*** Erskine Park is "worst-hit care home in Scotland"

[govanblue 16,847]

source: bbc news - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-53502590

 

Erskine Park Care Home is the "worst-hit care home in Scotland", having lost over 20 residents from a population of about 40ish. 

That's a horrendous statistic, and nothing can change that.

Many of those Erskine Residents featured regularly in our Erskine Fund threads over the years, and we've certainly enjoyed watching them enjoy themselves either at Ibrox, in the Argyle Restaurant, on a paddle steamer, at the pantomime, or even just enjoying some Fish n Chips and a wee dram. 

It's good that their final years were spent in such a fantastic environment as Erskine, and it's great that we were able to add some wee bonuses here and there.

So I'd like to propose a toast to the memory of our absent friends at Erskine, and a toast to the future for our Friends at Erskine, old and new. 

 

The RangersMedia Erskine Fund Annual Fundraiser and Membership - Season 2020/21 will be launching soon, and your support will be highly valued, now more than ever. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,715]

I'll raise a glass this evening. 

 

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[Zetland 5,830]

Absent Friends. 

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,715]

Raising that glass now.

To present and absent friends.

 🍷

[Bears r us 30,791]

Noticed that earlier today GB, it is horrendous figures. 

Bring on the fund raiser and I am sure RM will respond once again to support the ones who survived and still want and able to go to games.

To absent friends.  

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[govanblue 16,847]

and some post-lockdown pics. 

 

 

[BLUEDIGNITY 33,647]

Heartbreaking. Lest We Forget.

[Bluekev 43,830]

This is heartbreaking. These people fought for our country and in return governments have abandoned them over the years and this needs to stop NOW.

RM always produces the goods regards to fundraising and hopefully it gives the residents a bit of happiness. @govanblue and @Zetland do an amazing job and I really appreciate all of their efforts.

 

To Absent Friends 🍻

 

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May I offer my usual tribute to those who have gone - 

WHEN SOMEONE'S TIME HAS COME TO PASS,

A BLUENOSE TO THE END,

UNITED WE STAND, GLASS IN HAND,

TO TOAST OUR ABSENT FRIENDS.

[jamess 3,422]

Yes, I toast those we lost. I don't have the words for this, apart from saying I hope we all fully support any fund raising the fund deems appropriate this year.

[Helicopter Sundae 5,977]

On 27/07/2020 at 15:44, govanblue said:

source: bbc news - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-53502590

 

Erskine Park Care Home is the "worst-hit care home in Scotland", having lost over 20 residents from a population of about 40ish. 

That's a horrendous statistic, and nothing can change that.

Many of those Erskine Residents featured regularly in our Erskine Fund threads over the years, and we've certainly enjoyed watching them enjoy themselves either at Ibrox, in the Argyle Restaurant, on a paddle steamer, at the pantomime, or even just enjoying some Fish n Chips and a wee dram. 

It's good that their final years were spent in such a fantastic environment as Erskine, and it's great that we were able to add some wee bonuses here and there.

So I'd like to propose a toast to the memory of our absent friends at Erskine, and a toast to the future for our Friends at Erskine, old and new. 

 

The RangersMedia Erskine Fund Annual Fundraiser and Membership - Season 2020/21 will be launching soon, and your support will be highly valued, now more than ever. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I saw that article and could not believe my eyes. I first thought that it couldn't be the one you fundraise for , but clearly now there is no doubt about it. Absolute shocker.

[ritchieshearercaldow 22,137]

So sad that we have lost so many good men, the figures are high but I suppose it reflects the numbers in the home, it must be the biggest in Scotland.

 

[WizardWalters 476]

That’s heartbreaking.

Some of those pictures are incredible though and shows the real difference that can be made for others. 

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1 hour ago, ritchieshearercaldow said:

So sad that we have lost so many good men, the figures are high but I suppose it reflects the numbers in the home, it must be the biggest in Scotland.

 

Sadly not. 

Erskine Park is just a small home which had only 40ish residents, so it's a huge percentage that is now gone.

Erskine Bishopton is the big home, with about 200 Residents,  They were not so badly affected as Erskine park,  losing just a few Residents.

 

 

 

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12 minutes ago, govanblue said:

Sadly not. 

Erskine Park is just a small home which had only 40ish residents, so it's a huge percentage that is now gone.

Erskine Bishopton is the big home, with about 200 Residents,  They were not so badly affected as Erskine park,  losing just a few Residents.

 

 

 

Its a national scandal. It would be corporate manslaughter if a company took the decisions taken by the SNP government.

And I don't necessarily mean the Erskine Park, I'm just generalising re what I believe is a national scandal. Entirely outwith the control of so many care homes, patients, and families.

Anyways.  Let me know when I can chuck in a little more towards this fantastic cause.

 

[ritchieshearercaldow 22,137]

9 hours ago, govanblue said:

Sadly not. 

Erskine Park is just a small home which had only 40ish residents, so it's a huge percentage that is now gone.

Erskine Bishopton is the big home, with about 200 Residents,  They were not so badly affected as Erskine park,  losing just a few Residents.

 

 

 

Cheers, didn’t realise they were two different homes.

[Zetland 5,830]

Even one loss is one too many for us because Fund Members and others on this Forum have such high regard for our Veterans. Of course we need to remember those we have lost to this dreadful virus but at the same time do everything we can for those who are still with us.

I think the Erskine Homes hold a very special place in our hearts and we want only the best for those who have given so much for us. It’s always an honour to support Erskine and the very special folks who have made it their home.

 

[King Jela 20,361]

Gutted reading that. RIP ❤🇬🇧

[16BlueSherbert90 19,223]

Sorry this is late.

Having worked both homes, this saddens me deeply. 

20 out of 40 residents is disgracefully high. The government did a terrible job protecting our residents and staff on a whole.

Having to beg the government for testing and PPE has been a disastrous nightmare which is still ongoing even today. 

Even for Community Home Care, but that's another story entirely. 

RIP Absent Friends:( 

[DinViesel 399]

That is devastating. I await your donation link. 

[Bad Robot 21,148]

I would be interested to know why the high percentage and who brought in the Covid. Every care home where there are a high number of deaths requires to be properly investigated for causes. If there’s blame then so be it.

[Zetland 5,830]

1 hour ago, DinViesel said:

That is devastating. I await your donation link. 

Signposted the thread for you.