Services provided:
British Red Cross provide short-term loans of mobility aids to people in need, including wheelchairs, commodes, walking sticks and frames.
Call direct line to borrow mobility aids 0131 660 9372
The Red Cross will deliver wheelchairs or mobility aids to people within Edinburgh and the Lothians for a £10.00 delivery charge.
Opening hours:
Monday from 10.00am 12.00pm and 1.00 -3.00pm
Wednesday between 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Thursday, 10.00am – 1.00pm and in evening from 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Friday, 10.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm and 3.00pm.
Neighbourhood Links and Buddy Service
The Red Cross also offers a Neighbourhood Links project, and a Buddy Service. This Service provides advice support, information and practical support to Midlothian residents aged 50 with long term medical conditions.
They can assist with:
- Benefits- for example attendance alllowance
- Housing applications
- Blue badge, Dial A Ride applications
- Assess for adaptations for your home and make the necessary referrals
- Falls Assessment
Tues 12 noon- 2.00pm
Wed 10.00am-12noon
Friday 10am-12noon
For further information on these projects call 0131 654 9260.
Address
131 High Street
Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 1BE
Phone: 01316 609372
Website: http://www.redcross.org.uk
Email: contactus@redcross.org.uk