A Renfrewshire councillor visited a lifeline mobility charity to learn about its funding bid.
Councillor Will Mylet, independent councillor for Paisley East and Central, stopped by Shopmobility Renfrewshire to hear its plans for the future.
They include ongoing hire of mobility equipment, repair of the aforementioned equipment, social inclusion events and providing advocacy support to people in Renfrewshire with mobility difficulties.
Currently, Shopmobility Renfrewshire is organising some social inclusion events using funding from the National Lottery but hoping to be successful in an application to the council’s Winter Connections fund.
Councillor Mylet said: “Although I was well aware of the great work carried out by Shopmobility Renfrewshire, this was a great opportunity to meet the team and see them in action. It really is a well organised and professional operation.
“I was especially interested in any funding they receive locally and what I could do to help. I looked at their application for Winter Connections funding and it seemed an excellent proposal – providing food, a warm place to meet and some crafting lessons by a very experienced crafter.
“Holding events like this help to encourage people to come together and to tackle the problem of loneliness and isolation.”
Karen Miller, Shopmobility Renfrewshire’s office manager, said: “It was great to meet Will and he seemed very keen to help and support us.
“He understood the problems people with mobility difficulties face – with his mother-in-law recently needing support from him and a wheelchair from us.
“We are very grateful for the support we will receive from Will and other councillors who have visited us.”
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