Ecas

Friendly and practical support for people with a physical disability living in Edinburgh & Lothians. We have moved to Bluesky - @ecasscot.bsky.social

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🦋 Ecas has moved to Bluesky, we'll see you there... 🙂@ecasscot.bsky.social

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Elaine first met the folk from Ecas on a night out ten pin bowling, in 1995. Our relationship with her helps demonstrate why Ecas is here and the essential value of what we do. She is a true trailblazer!🙂
SEE ELAINE'S STORY - https://t.co/vldmAy6nG5

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This week we've trained our 200th Volunteer Befriender! Volunteer Befriending is a rewarding and valuable way to make a meaningful difference within your community. FIND OUT MORE about our training approach - https://t.co/K22Zx61UxE #befriending #volunteerbefriending

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It’s nearly the end of the year and our Ecas Groups have been feeling creative, festive and collaborative! Enjoy our Merry Ecas videos… 🎅🙂 SEE THEM HERE - https://t.co/AQ0rDzqsZW

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Welcome to the 2023-24 Ecas Annual Report 🙂 Enjoy the many highlights of 2023-24 with Ecas, including updates on our Activities, Befriending Service and Grants. FIND OUT MORE - https://t.co/tqC9gnZ4GJ

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Merry Ecas... nearly!
It’s that time again.... 😉

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JOB OPPORTUNITY! Ecas is looking for a part-time (17.5 hrs/week) Befriending Assistant. Are you experienced and keen to help make a difference? Please apply. Closing date Mon 16 Dec
FIND OUT MORE - https://t.co/DwNF2fN3dy

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As we celebrate #BefriendingWeek 2024, we want to say a HUGE thank you to our #BrilliantBefrienders. There are SO many reasons to volunteer as a befriender. FIND OUT MORE - https://t.co/NbeJn1YeXB #BrilliantBefriender

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Returning to befriending, meet Aoibheann. Befriending with Ecas is a rewarding and valuable way to make a meaningful difference. Our volunteers often return. DISCOVER MORE - https://t.co/0CBdkUjQ7g #BefriendingWeek #BrilliantBefriender

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When Heather met TJ – an Ecas Befriending Story – a tale of good times, shared passions and waffles! DISCOVER MORE - https://t.co/2gVOkFScLb #BefriendingWeek #BrilliantBefriender

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Meet some of our Volunteer Befrienders. There are SO many reasons to volunteer as a befriender. Become a #BrilliantBefriender - FIND OUT MORE - https://t.co/jqFdxIkdy9 #BefriendingWeek

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This week we're celebrating #BefriendingWeek 2024. Find out more about Volunteer Training for our #BrilliantBefrienders here at Ecas - https://t.co/K22Zx61mI6

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Do you live in Edinburgh with two hours a week to spare? There are SO many reasons to volunteer. Become a #BrilliantBefriender - FIND OUT MORE - https://t.co/jqFdxIkLnH #BefriendingWeek

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When Sandro met Sharon - an Ecas Befriending Story!
Sandro and Sharon have been meeting up regularly since May 2023 and are both thoroughly enjoying each other’s company! DISCOVER MORE - https://t.co/niPeS1zCxN #BefriendingWeek #BrilliantBefriender

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Ecas is very happy to be celebrating #BefriendingWeek. Thank you @befriendingnet for your support over the years. Become a #BrilliantBefriender - FIND OUT MORE about Volunteer Befriending with Ecas - https://t.co/jqFdxIkLnH

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Looking for something fabulous to do on a Friday? Harness your creativity by volunteering. Ecas is looking for volunteers to assist our Art or Crafts Group Leader with our friendly and fun weekly classes. FIND OUT MORE with https://t.co/Q8chCQBGdd #VolunteerOpportunity

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Tomorrow it's #NationalPoetryDay and the theme is counting. It's also the day our weekly Ecas Reading & Creative Writing Group meets. You can count on our talented lot to celebrate the occasion and explore this year's theme! 🙂 #poetry #poetrysociety

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🙂 More inspiration from the Ecas Craft Group!
Lesley and Angela love to make personalised gifts for family members, friends and even sometimes strangers! They worked on this piece as a team and gifted it to Lesley's Mum - a pop of colour to brighten her day... and now yours 😊

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Make a Splash with Ecas with this fantastic job opportunity! We're looking for a #Lifeguard to help support our #hydrotherapy swimming group FIND OUT MORE - https://t.co/SqtayykS2U
#JobsEdinburgh #swimmingjobs

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As one of the Edinburgh Office’s charitable partners, Ecas had a stand at @AegonUK annual ‘Big Tune In’ event this week. Ally, our CEO had the opportunity to meet Aegon staff and share information about Ecas 🙂