Business Name: Muirshiel Resource Centre

Website: www.muirshiel.org.uk

Email: admin@muirshiel.org.uk OR jenn.campbell@muirshiel.org.uk

Address: Block 8, Muirshiel Lane, Industrial Estate, Port Glasgow, PA14 5XS

Telephone: 01475745115

Overview: The Muirshiel centre is a local charity based in Port Glasgow for over thirty years managed by a voluntary board of directors. We are committed to providing a day service that meets the needs of those with support needs living in (Port Glasgow/ Kilmacolm/ Greenock East). The Centre is operated by a staff team of professionally trained individuals dedicated to the care and support of our service users.

The Centre caters for a wide range of individuals including those who are frail and elderly, those who are socially isolated, have dementia, anxiety or depression, learning disabilities or live with mental health. Muirshiel Centre operates a day care model offering various therapeutic and recreational activities designed to boost self-esteem and promote socialisation. This can include but not limited to, discussion groups, arts and crafts, games and dancing, or activities designed to stimulate memory and reminiscence. Muirshiel centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate and an approved provider to the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

The Muirshiel Centre offers a Home Maintenance Service where residents within Inverclyde aged 65 years are eligible for the service which provides practical help with basic repairs, maintenance, decorating and gardening at a charge of £18 per hour, per handyman. The Home Maintenance service offers a rapid response service to those at risk which could include support for an individual to return home from hospital.