ONE of Renfrewshire’s best known charities has received a welcome cash boost to help it cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The £40,000 donation will be used by veterans’ charity Erskine to continue to provide high-quality nursing, dementia and palliative care.

It will also be used to treat its residents to days out.

The windfall has been awarded by The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), which exists to support sailors, marines and their families for life, and its supporting partner Greenwich Hospital.

Wing Commander Ian Cumming, Erskine’s chief executive, said: “Erskine is both privileged and proud to offer sector-leading care for Royal Navy and Royal Marines Veterans.

“The care and support challenge, is more difficult and more important, during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“Erskine simply would not be in this position without our incredible supporters who help fund our on-site clinical expertise, enhanced staffing ratios and extensive recreational activities.

“We are hugely grateful to The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and Greenwich Hospital for their long-term commitment to helping Scotland’s brave Royal Navy and Royal Marines Veterans receive the expert care and support that they truly deserve.”

Mandy Lindley, director of relationships and funding at RNRMC, said: “Having visited The Erskine Home, Bishopton in June last year I witnessed first-hand the excellent facilities and high standard of care in place. 

“It was a great privilege to meet with Royal Navy and Royal Marines Veterans and wonderful to see that the naval humour was well and truly thriving among them. 

“RNRMC is pleased to be able to continue to support Erskine in caring for our beneficiaries.”

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