Last week our regular guest, Bob wrote his first ever blog in which he told us about his visit to the Apple store and his hunt for a voice activated phone. With his new phone now delivered, he’s given us an update on how things have turned out. You guessed it, it’s BOB’S EPIBLOG (sic)!”…

Regular guest, Bob, shares his experiences of a day out with a difference on his latest break at Leuchie House. I had a great day out this week going to the Apple Store in Edinburgh. It was all organised by Leuchie House’s Digital Skills Co-ordinator, Caroline. She set up an appointment then it just needed…

Full-time carer, Johane Baker, recalls the first time she brought her aunt to Leuchie in April 2017, and her surprise – and pleasure – at discovering she was able to have a proper break too I have been a full-time carer for my aunt, Johan, since January 2017. My aunt is nearly 90 and had…

I have been a full-time carer for my aunt, Johan, since January 2017. My aunt is nearly 90 and had ended up in hospital after falling and breaking her pelvis. She has had falls before but this time was in hospital for over 15 weeks. Without a full-time carer to live in and look after…

Being diagnosed with a progressive long term medical condition is devastating and means your life is likely to change beyond recognition. In these circumstances, how can you ensure you maintain your health and quality of life for as long as possible? This was the theme of a letter we’ve just sent to Leuchie House’s supporters…

A paraplegic woman has been able to come to East Lothian for her first holiday in over thirty years thanks to the support of her local community. Ruth Jenkins from Wick was left paralysed from the waist down 12 years ago after a neck operation went wrong and her life changed completely overnight. Unable to…

A woman with MS will take on the challenge of her life next week when she embarks on a sponsored microlight flight for respite centre Leuchie House. Kitty Walker, 62, from Lundin Links, has been coming for respite breaks to Leuchie House several times a year since 2015. The breaks at Leuchie make such a…