Answer Project - Meeting the needs of older people in West Lothian

The Answer Project

Provides services for older people which:

• Encourages clients to maintain previous skills and interests
• Offer a stimulating programme of activities
• Promotes the rights of each individual to have a feeling of self-worth and to be treated with respect and dignity

The Answer project provides support for older people to:

• Enable clients to maintain links within their own communities
• Enable them to continue living independently in their own homes as long as possible
• Provide additional support to delay or prevent the need for admission into long-term care

Anyone using the services of Answer has the right to:

• Be valued as an individual
• Be treated with dignity and respect at all times
• The same right of privacy as everyone else
• Access a range of service tailored to meet their individual needs
• Information and support which enables them to remain independent for as long as possible
• Be supported to make informed choices
• Realise their full potential in a safe supportive enviornment
• Full participation with the support of an advocate (if needed) in decision making about their on going and continued involvement in the Answer Project

The Answer Project will:

• Always involve the older person and their carer in any decision making
• Refer people to and work with other agencies when and where appropriate

We are looking for committed volunteer drivers. Mileage paid @ 45pence per mile. We are also currently seeking to recruit volunteer carers.

If you’re interested in any of the above, please contact us on 01501 749974.

 Thank you.