The hamper was accepted by Ann Buckley, a carer, on behalf of her mum who had the winning ticket. Ann is also a volunteer member of our Board of Directors, wanting to give back to the organisation she feels supported her family so well. 
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The grand total for our Charity Curry Night has been announced - a whopping £583.45! Thank you so much for all the people who bought tickets, participated in the raffle and played games on the night. Thanks also goes to people and local businesses who donated prizes. The money raised will provide additional hours to carers and the people that they support.  Staff members Margaret, Alaena and Julie can be seen here enjoying their meal.  Marjorie Cleghorn - a Carer's Perspective.
I worked full time, had a busy schedule and looked after my mother, who has dementia, and my father who is an amputee. My husband is invaluable as he supports them as well as organising hospital visits, doing shopping runs and being a taxi generally! This really curtailed our lives as we could no longer just go away for the weekend to visit family. We haven't had a holiday in ages as we live in the country; we need to arrange everything as neither parent could cope with buses or even taxis. Crossroads became involved after I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the start of this year, having survived a brain tumour four years prior to this. I had to go in quickly for surgery and we called Crossroads Fife Central to assist, which they did providing care and companionship for my parents two days a week. We purchase this support, which is ongoing. This made a difference to us be easing the pressure on ourselves and it meant that I could try and recover without the added worry of my parents. Now, my life is better than it has been in a while and I would most certainly recommend Crossroads to other people. Marjorie Cleghorn - November 2016 Staff, their family and friends and people supported by Crossroads recently attended our Charity Curry night at Reya Tandoori in Leslie. This was the second year that Coordinator Laurie O'Brien organised this event as it had proved so popular last year. Yet again, everyone enjoyed delicious food and had lots of fun, all whilst raising funds to provide additional support. We will soon be announcing the final total of funds raised. Meanwhile, here are some pictures of the night.   The revised Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers (the Codes) came into effect on 1 November 2016. The Codes set out the standards of practice and behaviour expected of social service workers and their employers.
The Codes were updated to reflect current social service policy and practice following wide consultation and engagement with the sector. For more information please visit the SSSC Website on the following link: http://www.sssc.uk.com/about-the-sssc/codes-of-practice/what-are-the-codes-of-practice  After 11 years working as a Support Worker, providing assistance to many families, Linda Coyle has decided to retire. Linda is caring, compassionate and lots of fun and she will be sadly missed by both the people she supports and her colleagues.
On Monday 31st October Linda enjoyed a farewell coffee and cake with several of her colleagues and was presented with flowers and a cheque. Linda is looking forward to spending more time catching up with family and friends, spending time at her caravan and walking her dogs. Good luck Linda, we will miss you but wish you the very best! |
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