The Open Door

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • Elderly people and dementia sufferers.

Description

The Open Door is a day service for elderly people to keep them connected to their local community. It runs Monday to Friday and provides a safe, supportive and nourishing environment for people of various capabilities and needs.

Our professional staff and volunteers support members in activities and projects throughout the day and provide a hot two-course lunch.

The service operates a bus to pick members up but also supports self travelers.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral

You can make a referral via this form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=WgYDznhyYkSXGySpMMVlwudGS2iJLhJJiGC0RDXLnTVUQlJZM1JOODNQS05GMzUxMjE4SDdTVTQySy4u&route=shorturl

Is there a cost?

£63 for a day if self travelling
£73.03 for a day if using the Open door bus.
There are council funded places available.
The Open Door

Contact Details

Keiron Mellotte
, 420 Morningside Road, Edinburgh , EH10 5HY

Types of support on offer:

Creative
Support in person
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Long term conditions/disabilities

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