Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) has secured funding to provide an Ayrshire-wide dementia befriending service for the next three years.<\/p>\n

Made possible by the National Lottery Community Fund, this service aims to provide a few hours of face-to-face support, either weekly or fortnightly, to individuals living with early-stage dementia.\u00a0It will also provide respite for unpaid carers.<\/p>\n

AILN Dementia Befriending Co-ordinator, Sharon MacPherson, came into post in July 2022, and brings a wealth of knowledge in volunteering. She told us more about the service:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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