Moray Volunteer Services Organisation (MVSO)

* Provides responsive, independent services to enable voluntary groups to develop.

* Through local and national partnerships, MVSO actively encourage groups to make a positive difference to Moray Communities.

Tel: 01343 544689
 E-mail: mvso@moray.gov.uk

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Elgin & District Support Group For Parkinson's Disease

* Support group for those who suffer from Parkinson's Disease, their carers, friends and families.

* Meet first Monday of month at the Moray Resource Centre, Maisiondeu Road, Elgin, from October to April.

* Regular mailing list - contact to join.

Contact: Jean Still
Tel: 01343 544689

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Elgin & District Cancer Support Group

* Provides emotional and practical support to patients, relatives, carers and friends of those involved with cancer

* Assists people in developing a positive approach to living with cancer

* Offers home & hospital visits

* Social activities and outings.

* Assists with transport to and from hospital for treatments or visits (subject to availability of volunteer drivers).


Tel: 01343 549556 / 542052 / 812917
E-mail: edcsg@bosinternet.com
Web: www.cancer-support.co.uk

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Moray Volunteer Stroke Service

* Help, conversation, outings and social activities for people with aphasia (language difficulty resulting from stroke).

* Local groups are held weekly and bi-weekly in Elgin, Keith, Buckie and Forres.

Contact: Ian McLennan
Tel: 01542 832891

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Moray Young Carers

* A project which offers support to Young Carers (under 18) from offering a confidential listening ear, advice, chances to make new friends, take part in activities, experience new things and have fun!!!

* You can register as a Young Carer by contacting Moray Carers Project and talking to one of our team.

Tel: 01343 540990

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Moray Mental Health (MMH)

* A registered charity founded by a group of people with a common interest in mental health issues - those with personal experience, carers, professionals and enlightened lay people.

* MMH works to improve services and conditions for the mentally ill in Moray, aiming to have representatives on various committees concerned with mental health issues.

Moray Mental Health
Fassifern, Seafield Crescent
Elgin, IV30 1RE

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CRUSE Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS)

* CBCS welcomes enquiries from those who are bereaved or those who are concerned about them.

* CBCS volunteers are trained to listen and help you to work through grief. They have all undertaken a full training and are regularly supervised.

* CBCS has over 25 branches throughout Scotland, and volunteers are regularly sought to help with the work.

Tel: 01542 833238
 E-mail: info@cruisescotland.org.uk

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The Moray Resource Centre

* Day and information service for individuals with a physical and/or sensory disability

Tel: 01343 551339
E-mail: info.dlc@comm.moray.gov.uk

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Shopmobility Moray

* A charitable organisation which aims to provide equipment or an escort to help people with mobility difficulties or sight or hearing impairment

* Equipment available for loan includes electric scooters, electric and manual wheelchairs

* Volunteers - Would you consider joining a happy team providing a much needed service to people with mobility difficulties or other impairments?

Tel: 01343 552528
E-mail: shopmobility@lineone.net

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The Moray Carers Project (The Princess Royal Trust For Carers)

* Provide up-dated information on local services.

* Support and advice.

* Training to help you in your caring role.

* Contact with other carers.

* Therapeutic and social opportunities.

* Access to information on specific illnesses.

* Support groups meet regularly in Elgin, Buckie and Forres.

Tel: 01343 540990
E-mail: moray@carers.net