Day Care

CONTACT DETAILS

PORTOBELLO OLDER PEOPLES PROJECT (POPP)

189 Portobello High Street, Portobello, EDINBURGH, EH15 1EU
0131 200 2324
SERVICE LOCALITY
North East
LAST UPDATED
22 Jun 2023

KEY
INFORMATION

Who is the service for?
Older People
What age range is it suitable for?
60 - 64, 65+

ORGANISATION
CONTACT DETAILS

0131 657 4264 / 07472 646 262

DAY(S) / TIME(S)
AVAILABLE

MONDAY: -
TUESDAY: 10:00am - 2:30pm
WEDNESDAY: 10:00am - 2:30pm
THURSDAY: -
FRIDAY: -
SATURDAY: -
SUNDAY: -

information SERVICE DETAILS

The project is for frail older people in the Portobello area. The project offers older adults the opportunity to get out of the house and meet others and make friends. The group offers support, friendship, a variety of social activities and a hot lunch.

Portobello Older People's Project is a registered day care service for people who are 60 years or over. The project offers older, frail adults the opportunity to socialise and to have fun through a variety of activities held each day.

Activities

Include - quizzes, board games, music & movement, music & singing, guest speakers, reminiscence etc. Day trips and special events are also arranged throughout the year.

Food

Two course lunch and tea/coffee and biscuits are served throughout the day.

Transport

Transport to and from the venue is provided (included in the price) . Alternatively, you can make your own way to us or travel with your carer.

Catchment area: Portobello, Joppa & Duddingston.

Cost: £7.50 per day

Referrals...

You can refer yourself or someone you know in Edinburgh through Edinburgh Council's Social Care Direct service.

You can phone 0131 200 2324 or email socialcaredirect@edinburgh.gov.uk.

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Portobello Older Peoples Project (POPP)

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