VETERANS ARE ALL SET TO HIT THE ROAD THANKS TO CARS DONATION

Erskine joy over donation of three amazing new cars

Veterans charity Erskine is gearing up for some great outings after getting the keys to three specially-adapted vehicles.

Scotmid Co- operative has donated three VW Caddy vans to Erskine, allowing it to help British Armed Forces ex- servicemen and women enjoy outings and activities.

The specially-adapted, wheelchair friendly vehicles will be used across the central belt at Erskine’s four care homes in Bishopton, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Sara Bannerman, from Erskine, said: “On behalf of all our veterans cared for here at Erskine, we are so grateful and delighted to receive such amazing support from Scotmid, for the purchase of three specially-adapted VW Caddy vehicles.

“At Erskine we have a broad range of outings and activities enabling our veterans to enjoy as rich and full a life as possible.

“These new vehicles will be fully wheelchair accessible and will feature bespoke adaptations, specifically designed with the needs of our veterans in mind.

“The need for the appropriate transport is really important as our residents are often living with complex health issues and require a high level of support.

“Thanks to this tremendous support from Scotmid, we are thrilled with our new Caddys.”

As Scotland’s foremost provider of care for veterans and their spouses, Erskine provides unrivalled nursing, residential, respite and dementia care across Scotland.

The charity’s person- centred care is tailored to the needs of each individual veteran.

The charity also employs exservicemen and women, and promotes wider employment opportunities, and offers housing to veterans and their families in the 44 cottages within the Erskine estate.

Scotmid Co-operative president Harry Cairney said: “Scotmid is delighted to be able to support such an inspiring charity and we hope the introduction of the new specially- adapted VW Caddy vehicles will make a big difference to the lives of the Erskine residents.

“We believe our new partnership with Erskine is a good fit for our Society and we are delighted to support such a worthy charity.”

Top partnership Erskine chairman Robin Crawford, Scotmid president Harry Cairney, Scotmid chief executive John Brodie, Erskine residents Nan Brown and Margaret Horsfield and former Erskine chief executive Steve Conway at the car presentation

Ready to drive An excited Margaret and Nan, with Derek Barron, Erskine’s director of care and acting chief executive