Blantyre LIFE has now supported 200 people through reablement in its first year of operation.
The facility built on the former site of St Josephs School recently held a special event to mark the anniversary of the pioneering housing and care campus that champions the ‘home for life’ approach.
Residents past and present joined staff and senior leaders to share personal stories of recovery and independence, highlighting the vital role Blantyre LIFE plays in helping individuals transition back to independent living without prolonged hospital stays.
Raymond Walters, whose 82-year-old mother Maria from East Kilbride has been receiving care at Blantyre LIFE, expressed his gratitude for the outstanding support provided.
He said: “My mum arrived on Christmas Eve and the care she has received has been absolutely phenomenal. She is getting back to her old self. She has worked part-time in TK Maxx for 20 years and is incredibly independent — she’d go back to work today if she could!”
He added: “I’m over the moon with this place, it’s a breath of fresh air. The staff here have given my mum her independence back, helping her learn to fend for herself again. This facility is second to none, it’s a perfect bridge between leaving hospital and getting back home, rebuilding confidence every step of the way. This place really has been there for her when she needed it.”
