Lanarkshire dementia hub receives bumper grant to continue great work

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A Clydesdale dementia hub has received a bumper grant to continue the work it does within the community.The hub, based at Carluke’s St Andrews Parish Church, has received a £5,054 grant to support the growth of community-led support for people living with dementia, their carers and family members.The grant will help develop their support for carers by providing a space for them to meet and socialise and provide peer support.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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