Elderly Care Service Faces Funding Cuts in Scotland
Why this is here: The story illustrates how CACE helped a veteran cope with PTSD and grief following his wife’s death, demonstrating the service’s impact beyond basic care provisions.
Cumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly (CACE) will lose £135,000 in annual funding from North Lanarkshire Council starting in April. The organization provides door-to-door transport, meals, and activities to up to 85 elderly individuals weekly. CACE staff say the funding cut threatens the service, which aims to combat loneliness and support independence.
The council stated a review found duplication with its own services and a need to distribute funding equitably. Service users and their families report CACE provides essential social interaction and mental health support.
One 87-year-old veteran experiencing grief and PTSD found significant improvement in his well-being through CACE’s support groups and activities. CACE has begun a petition to advocate for continued funding.