Funding helps Newton Mearns charity support people with their end of life care plans

In response to Covid-19, East Renfrewshire-based charity Friends at the End (FATE) has been awarded grants from the National Lottery Community Fund and Foundation Scotland to help people to put their end of life care plans in place.
By Kevin McRoberts
Published 29th May 2020, 10:41 BST
Friends at the End helps people set out their final wishes and plans.Friends at the End helps people set out their final wishes and plans.
Friends at the End helps people set out their final wishes and plans.

FATE formed as a voluntary society in 2000 and was awarded charitable status in 2018.

It is based in Kirkhill House in Newton Mearns and works with people throughout Scotland.

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Chief Executive, Amanda Ward said: “This award will help us to support more people (especially those in need by reason of age, ill health, and other disadvantage) to document their end-of-life wishes, by assisting with the preparation of Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Advance Statements etc.

“We already offer this support to our members via a telephone advice line, video conferencing and newsletters/e-bulletins.

“We also cover the associated legal and registration fees for those who otherwise could not afford it.

“These grants will allow us to reach more people.”

You can find more information in the coronavirus section of the charity’s website at FATE: COVID-19

Related topics:Covid-19East Renfrewshire

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