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Structure | Crossroads Lewis
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Supporting carers and those living alone, regardless of age, disability or illness. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Young Carers’ Stories. The parent body in Scotland is Crossroads Caring Scotland. Crossroads Lewis is affiliated to this body but is an independent charity, responsible for its own governance and funding. Meetings are held at least 5 times a year, with the AGM open to the public. Day to day activities are carried out by a Manager and Assistant Manager. The quality of ser...
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History/Mission | Crossroads Lewis
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Supporting carers and those living alone, regardless of age, disability or illness. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Young Carers’ Stories. The Lewis scheme started in 1986. Originally intended for Stornoway and the surrounding district, it serves the whole of Lewis since 1999. Crossroads Lewis, whilst affiliated to Crossroads Caring Scotland, is an independent charity with its own Board of Management. The aims of the scheme as stated in its Memorandum and Articles of Association are:.
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Comments | Crossroads Lewis
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Supporting carers and those living alone, regardless of age, disability or illness. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Young Carers’ Stories. Alex Kennedy and his wife, Robina. Who needs someone with her all the time. The Crossroads Care Attendant keeps her company and ensures her welfare, allowing Alex time to attend to shopping, etc. and to relax from the stress of caring. Maud Duthie, who lives alone in a remote area. Sisters Agnes, Isobel and Janet. Gil Chadwick, Macmillan Lead Cance...
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Staff | Crossroads Lewis
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Supporting carers and those living alone, regardless of age, disability or illness. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Young Carers’ Stories. Care Attendants are recruited through advertisement in the local press, followed by a selection and interview process, including 2 written references and PVGs. While present staff come from a variety of backgrounds many have had experience in nursing or care. All staff are paid. Service Questionnaire’s 2015 – Summary.
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Services | Crossroads Lewis
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Supporting carers and those living alone, regardless of age, disability or illness. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Young Carers’ Stories. Crossroads Lewis provides a Care Attendant service throughout the Island of Lewis. The service is managed by a Manager who organises and reviews the care provided. She is assisted by an Assistant Manager. Sometimes, it may be that another agency would best meet these needs and the home is then offered a referral to that agency. Most referrals for t...
