The usual services continue to be available at the Jenner Centre; Footcare on Mondays and Hearing Aid Services on Tuesday and Friday mornings; and of course we’re still there to answer questions and help folk find information and support. We are moving slowly but steadily towards plans to support those affected by dementia. A Meeting …
Read MoreThe recent rise in gas and electricity costs have made us consider whether we can afford to keep the Jenner Centre going on a full time basis. Our landlord has been extremely supportive throughout our 21/2 years at 24 St David’s Street but he cannot be expected to absorb the very high increases which will …
Read MoreBrechin Healthcare Group met on Wednesday 13 July 2022 and spent some 2 hours carefully and long debating the way forward in the light of the non-cooperation of NHS Tayside. All agreed that the Infirmary would have been optimal, but wishing for the ideal outcome sadly does not make any difference. It was decided by …
Read MoreThe last newsletter was sent out in January following our successful meeting at St. Andrew’s Church Hall and since then we have been trying, unsuccessfully, to get NHS Tayside (NHST) to engage with us. Following the meeting at St. Andrew’s Church we had discussions with Mairi Gougeon our MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs …
Read MoreThe pandemic highlighted all that was good in our community, with people, groups and businesses rallying round to help and support families, friends and neighbours in their time of need. Yet it also showed us how isolating life can be without connections especially for people without digital access. Brechin Healthcare Group have received funding to …
Read MoreIt is with deep sadness that we share with you from Brechin Healthcare Group that Lindsay Cameron, one of our Trustees, passed away suddenly last Friday, 25 March. Lindsay’s involvement with the Group cannot be put fully into words. He was central to all our activities and decision-making and very importantly, if it hadn’t been …
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