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Our 2020 annual report is here
March 15, 2021
Our recently published Annual Report looks back at some of Ecas’s greatest hits from April 2019 to March 2020. Here are a few of the highlights: In November 2019, the Ecas AGM Showcase allowed us to highlight the work of Ecas and our group activity me …
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Ecas adapts services for virtual delivery
November 16, 2020
Physically disabled adults in Edinburgh and Lothian can once again access the Grants Fund, Activities, Befriending, and Young People’s Services. With the recent decision to re-open the Grants Fund, Ecas is now offering our full range of activities and …
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Distance befriending reduces isolation
November 3, 2020
When Joan found herself more isolated during the coronavirus pandemic, she found company in Ecas’ new Distance Befriending Service.
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Online activity groups now open to new members
October 19, 2020
“I can still enjoy my art class whilst staying safe and not having to travel outdoors.”
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Ecas activity groups resume with virtual meetings
August 11, 2020
In our 100-year history, Ecas has adapted to a lot of major world events, including the Great Depression and World War II. In the last few months, we’ve done it again. With the coronavirus pandemic making it unsafe for us to gather in person, we made t …
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Thank you volunteers!
June 1, 2020
This year’s Volunteers’ Week comes at a time of social distancing, when many of us have struggled with uncertainty and loneliness. Our Ecas volunteer befrienders support isolated people with a physical disability, and their importance has never been cl …
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