This was also a great opportunity to meet representatives from a variety of other public and voluntary organisations that provide services for older people in Dundee including The Ferry.
It was a particular pleasure to meet the Chairperson of the Dundee branch of Contact the Elderly, Ferry resident and retired GP, Dr Shirley McEwan. She explained to me that she organises regular Sunday afternoon tea parties which are held in private homes for people over 75, who live with little or no social support. The afternoons are full of fun and laughter and make a real difference to the lives of their guests who are picked up and dropped off by volunteer drivers.
What a simple yet wonderful service to provide!
Further details and local contacts can be had from:
Morna O'May
East of Scotland Development Officer Contact the Elderly in Scotland
telephone 01786 871264 email morna.omay@contact-the-elderly.org.uk
