Scotmid Co-operative has donated three specially-adapted VW Caddy vehicles to Scottish charity Erskine, allowing it to help British Armed Forces veterans enjoy a broad range of outings and activities.
The wheelchair-friendly vehicles will be used across the Central Belt at the charity’s four care homes in Bishopton, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Sara Bannerman, Head of External Relations at 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.
“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 are fully wheelchair accessible and feature bespoke adaptions, specifically designed with the needs of our veterans in mind.”
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.”
As Scotland’s foremost provider of care for veterans and their spouses, Erskine provides unrivalled nursing, residential, respite and dementia care across Scotland. Its person-centred care is tailored to the needs of each individual veteran. The charity also employs veterans, and promotes wider employment opportunities, and offers housing to veterans and their families in the 44 cottages within the Erskine estate.
