Abbeyfield Scotland
 The Abbeyfield Society for Scotland (Abbeyfield Scotland) is affiliated to Abbeyfield UK and is a registered charity. It is a source of advice, support and training for Scottish societies. The society has a management committee of 14, elected at its Annual General Meeting. The committee members usually also sit on their local society management committee. Abbeyfield Scotland employs a small central staff.
In 2007 there are 56 Scottish Abbeyfield societies, which between them run 69 houses. There are 61 very sheltered houses and 8 care homes, providing accommodation for around 650 older people. A volunteer management committee oversees the running of each Society.
The Future
Some of the progressive Scottish societies are working on integrated care and supported living projects.
For further information contact:
Abbeyfield Society for Scotland Ltd
15 West Maitland Street
Edinburgh EH12 5EA
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 131 225 7801 Fax: +44 (0) 131 225 7606
e-mail: abbeyfieldscotland@btconnect.com
website: www.scotland.abbeyfield.com
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