Rutherglen Community Carers

01/04/2026

With Dementia UK – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

23/03/2026

When a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life, compassionate care is essential for their comfort and dignity. 💙

This can include making clear plans, thinking about where the person will be cared for and that any religious, spiritual or cultural beliefs are respected.

What does good end of life care look like for you?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments. We'll be sharing some of them next week. 👇

12/11/2025

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24/02/2025

29/11/2024

Huge thanks to Melvin and Douglas at The Control Panel Ltd for all their work upgrading our computers and to The Rotary Club of Rutherglen for their very generous donation to allow us to do this,

22/10/2024

Exciting funding news! 🎉

Thanks to incredible players, £19.3 million in life-changing funding is heading to almost 590 community groups across Scotland!✨

With The National Lottery’s 30th birthday just around the corner, we’re not just celebrating the past—we’re empowering the future of local projects that uplift and support their communities.🏡

This funding fuels everything from grassroots projects to larger programmes, making a real difference where it matters most.🙌



Kin Kitchen Maryhill Integration Network Mental Health Foundation Buckhaven Community Centre BRAG Enterprise Business Wellbeing Scotland People Know How Carers of East Lothian Carers Centre Ayrshire Deaf Club - SCIO Play Alloa MoveOn Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre Bute LGBT+ Kirrie Connections Mental Health Aberdeen Badenoch and Strathspey Community ConnXions Baby Loss Retreat - Aftercare Support Recycle Fife Ltd West Lothian Pride Get2Gether Givin' It Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

27/02/2024

Being kind to others helps to build connections and boosts mental wellbeing. 💙

This Random Acts of Kindness Day, here are six acts of kindness for someone with dementia.

Add your own example of an act of kindness in the comments below! 👇

Read more about acts of kindness on our website: https://www.dementiauk.org/random-acts-kindness-dementia/?utm_campaign=advice&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

08/02/2024

Over two decades of scientific research has shown that listening to a personalised playlist can improve the lives of those living with dementia. A personalised playlist is a low-cost and unique tool which can bring joy and highlight the ‘me’ in dementia. From managing symptoms of dementia to strengthening connections with family and carers, a playlist has so many benefits.

Join us on Wednesday 28 February 2024 from 11am - 12:30pm for an online session in partnership with Playlist for Life to find out more.

Book a place by visiting: https://www.lanarkshirecarers.org.uk/training

05/02/2024

One in two of us will be impacted by dementia in our lifetime - whether by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

If you love someone living with dementia, you’re living with it too. 💙

Are you impacted by dementia? Share how you're living with dementia in the comments. 👇

05/02/2024

Minor injuries units are designed for the assessment and treatment of injuries of a potentially painful, but non-life-threatening, nature.

If you need to be seen by Minor Injury Services, you can arrange this by phoning NHS24 on 111.

Minor Injuries Units can be used for a range of illnesses & injuries such as:
- Sprains
- Strains
- Burns
- Bites and Cuts

NHS 24 can also offer additional assessment options, so they may advise you that you are able to access quicker treatment from another service.