Supporting the mental health of children and young people Neurological conditions affect at least 1 in 6 people in the UK, including children and young people. Many children and young people will have a loved one with a neurological condition, and in some cases multiple family members with complex and life changing conditions.

It's #BrainAwarenessWeek 💙 We're supporting #DontAssumeImOk — shining a light on the hidden impact of neurological conditions on children and young people.
A free toolkit is available for professionals who support them:
scottishneurological.org.uk/mental-health-cyp/ Neurological Alliance of Scotland

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👋 Introducing Leigh, who is our new Occupational Therapist at Leuchie! You may remember Leigh as she completed her OT student placement with us. So it's great to welcome her back to Leuchie! 🙌
#ReEnablingIndependence

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, as Leuchie's Patron, recently chaired a discussion as part of The Leuchie symposium on the future of neurological respite care.

➡️ Read more at leuchie.org.uk/hrh-the-princess-royal-c...

🙌Wow- what an afternoon at our Leuchie Long Lunch! Raising an incredible £183,000 for people living with neurological conditions 💚 Thank you! 👏

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☕️ Making morning brew easier with #EnablingTech
This easy-pour tipping kettle lets people with limited hand strength or mobility pour hot water safely—no heavy lifting required.
One of many tech we have at Leuchie helping guests maintain independence 💚.
#ReEnablingIndependence

🏥 Looking forward to Transforming Scotland's Health Summit tomorrow in Edinburgh! Our Director of Income & Innovation, Vicki Goodwin will join a panel on 'Accelerating Healthcare Innovation in Scotland.'
#TransformScotHealth

Leuchie's Christmas Trees & Meet Santa

🎄🎅 SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR XMAS TREES & SANTA'S GROTTO!
🗓️ Sat 6th Dec - Early tree collection
🗓️ Sat 13th Dec - Pick up Xmas Trees + Meet Santa!
Cosy fireside grotto in reception (no outdoor trail this year). Every child gets a giftwrapped selection box! 🍫🎄

Guest using MotoMed bike at Leuchie

🚲 Our MotoMed bikes help wheelchair users stay active — improving circulation, reducing stiffness & boosting wellbeing. They work actively or passively, detecting when you need help & powering the pedals for you. 🌅 Speak to our Therapies team to learn more💡.

Every year, Leuchie provides life-changing services to around 500 families living with neurological conditions. Image of Sharon smiling outside on the drive of Leuchie, with the North Berwick Law in the background.

💞 Every year, Leuchie provides life-changing services to around 500 families like Sharon's living with neurological conditions.
▶️ Read more about her story, and donate to Leuchie so we can help continue to support people like Sharon and their families.
https://tinyurl.com/2nhvw4v7

Text: This might be landing on your doorstep soon... Image: Copy of the Sharon's Story mailing next to a letterbox

📮If you live in East Lothian, you might notice 'Sharon's Story' landing on your doorstep soon... It tells the life-changing power of asking for help.

We'll be sharing more about her story & the importance of respite breaks for those living with neurological conditions soon...

Guest using the accessible kitchen. The hob is at wheelchair height.

👨‍🍳 Guest Iain was busy cooking some honeycomb this morning for everyone to enjoy later on! Our Accessible Kitchen enables guests to enjoy the independence and joy of cooking during their break 🍽️.
#EnablingTech

🚌 We need volunteer drivers for our accessible bus! Help Leuchie guests explore beautiful East Lothian and other local attractions.
📋 Requirements: Under 70, D1 licence entitlement, 2+ years driving experience, max 3 points.
Apply: https://ow.ly/krc150X2JWb

An image of Mark Bevan, CEO of Leuchie House next to a quote reading: "Our intention is to grow our impact tenfold by the end of the decade… We have the expertise, imagination and passion and we are going to put it to work.”

In our latest Member Spotlight blog, @leuchie.bsky.social CEO Mark Bevan reflects on the organisation's response to future need – and its aim to grow impact tenfold by the end of the decade ⤵️

bit.ly/429VxRg

Sharon at Leuchie

“At Leuchie, I’m Sharon again.” 💕
Sharon’s journey with MS changed her family’s world, but her breaks at Leuchie gave her confidence and independence back – and time for her husband, Neil, to recharge.

👉 Read more about Sharon’s story in Transform – our supporter publication bit.ly/LeuchieTrans...

- Leuchie Leuchie, as a vital provider of respite breaks for people with neurological conditions, supports calls today for better investment in services and improved access to care co-ordinators. These calls co...

As a member of NAoS we join them in calling for:

✅ Targeted investment to strengthen services.
✅ Access to a named care co-ordinator.

These actions would support faster diagnosis, better and more targeted support for people with neurological conditions and increased support for carers.

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We're proud to become a member of @neuroalscotland.bsky.social. Making connections to grow our impact and better the lives of people living with degenerative neurological conditions. Glad to hear from other members who have a desire to do more of what they do well, on behalf of those we serve.