Donated gifts are ‘a really nice gesture’
Hundreds of gifts for older and vulnerable people receiving care through Adult Community Services are being delivered island-wide up to and including Christmas Day.
About 300 people across the island, both within community services and outside of its remit, will receive donated gifts this Christmas.
Some of the places that will receive these gifts include the Hospice, St Julian’s House, and adult disability and mental health services.
‘Anybody over the age of 18 receives the gifts but the majority are older,’ said social care manager Angie Harrison.
These gifts for the elderly and vulnerable ensure that everybody has a little bit of Christmas cheer and is a scheme that has been ongoing for many years.
Community services staff will deliver the gifts to many of those at home.
‘For some people who we visit, we might be the only people they see on Christmas Day,’ said Mrs Harrison.
These gifts have been donated by the public and financial organisations and include chocolates, biscuits, socks, scarves, blankets, puzzle books, magazines and much more.
‘Some will have a normal family Christmas, others might not get many gifts, so it’s a really nice gesture and we’re very grateful for it,’ said Mrs Harrison.
