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In 1992 Queensferry was recognised to be an area of the Lothian's requiring out of hospital care for the elderly and in particular, people with a diagnosis of dementia. A situation that often-left families isolated and struggling alone to provide care at home for their relatives.A Local Authority Social Worker with responsibility for the care of older people, brought together a group of people from across the Queensferry community to see if a solution could be found.One of the main concerns was daycare.  Funding was needed as were premises. A small grant was obtained for one year and a member of staff employed. Rev John Carrie (Minister at Queensferry Parish Church) played an integral part in all the negotiation offered a room at the Church. In September 1993 the organisation we know today as "Queensferry Churches' Care in the Community" was born. 

A Board was appointed to oversee operations with the minister of Rev John Carrie as its first Chairman, and two years later a manager was appointed to manage the service. Under her leadership QCCC grew from providing daycare to 12 people one day a week to providing a five day weekly service which moved to its own premises in 2004.Our Board of Directors continue to ensure that we maintain our gold standard of high quality care and service delivery and continues to work alongside our staff team and volunteers to identify and meet the challenges of ever growing need.  

QCCC now provide a variety of services for older people from Newbridge and if you click on the links below you will get further information. 

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Resources

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Daycare

QCCC provides daycare opportunities for older people who have additional… more

Telephone Befriending

During COVID 19 lockdown we have been able to adapt our services to stay… more

Supper Club

The Almond Supper Club is for older people with a diagnosis of dementia… more

Volunteer Hub

The Volunteer Hub aims to support local groups in the form of advertising,… more

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We're always looking for volunteers and staff roles to assist with services in our six communities; click below to see what vacancies or opportunities are available:

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newbridge Staff

Sue Hope

Sue is passionate about the voluntary sector and has been involved in it on both on a personal and professional…

 

Lorna Russell

 I am Lorna and I joined Queensferry Care, 4 years before the first iPhone!!

 

Sharon Adams

Sharon and her family stay in South Queensferry, she is a former hairdresser Sharon has recently started her own beauty…

 

Linda Drysdale

I’m Linda, I am originally from Edinburgh but have lived in the Ferry since 1994.

 

Aileen Morton

Aileen is our day care coordinator and ensures that all our members enjoy the time they spend at The Haven. 

 

Anita Roberts

Anita is a member of our relief team and enjoys spending time with our members at The Haven

 

Diane Spence

Diane enjoys spending her Tuesday's with the day care members.

 

Elaine Robinson

Elaine is an avid supporter of Queensferry Care, having volunteered in both Kirkliston and Queensferry. Elaine appreciated the care her Mum…

 

QHS volunteers

Queensferry Care provide opportunities for senior pupils to get work experience. 

 

Quaid Walker

Quaid is shown receiving his Saltire Awards from our Volunteer Coordinator Lorna. 

 

Lorna Russell

 I am Lorna and I joined Queensferry Care, 4 years before the first iPhone!!

 

John Robson

John is our Supper Club Coordinator as well as being a member of relief staff. John organises trips out for…

 

Susan Norton

Susan has been a staff member for a number of years and has taken on various roles, at present she…