Aims:
To develop provisions for Older People from Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Mauritian
communities in Edinburgh and surrounding areas to meet their social, cultural, recreational,
language and care needs, allowing ‘Our elderly to age with dignity’.
Objectives:
1. To enable elderly people to have a place to meet where they can gather, relax, reminisce
and chat to improve their health and wellbeing
2. To provide a shared meal in the company of other individuals
3. To provide a range of educational and recreational opportunities to increase their
knowledge and awareness of the services available and also to reduce isolation and
encourage social inclusion
4. To assist BAME elderly in living independently and remaining active as long as possible
by maximising their income
5. To develop links and work in partnership (as appropriate) with agencies providing
services on older people related issues