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Community rally round Lanarkshire dementia charity crippled by huge losses through pandemic

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Lanarkshire charity EK Dementia Carers Group has revealed it is under intense pressure post-pandemic as it fights to continue to provide a much-needed service to the local community amid the current cost of living crisis.At the start of lockdown in March 2020, the vital group was providing 11,000 hours of daycare annually to 30 people with dementia from their base in Greenhills, East Kilbride and supporting over 100 carers through respite, Carers Support and their Memory Café.But with elderly and dementia in the highest risk categories for Covid and daycare not regarded as an “essential service”, the charity was forced to close its doors until it was deemed safe to reopen.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android In June 2021, after a 15-month hiatus, the daycare centre resumed its services with some restrictions including reduced numbers and social distancing.But, only nine of the 30 people who had been attending pre-lockdown were able to return with a number of service users tragically passing away.It wasn't until September this year that the centre was able to return to full capacity.Reduced service provision resulted in an annual loss of £19,500 for the charity who's co-ordinator Brian Doig revealed a deficit again this year is "likely." He told Lanarkshire Live : "A combination of restrictions,

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