Using the mobile library service to supply hearing aid batteries to rural communities has proven so successful the scheme is now being extended to include walking stick ferrules, datalink bottles and information on both Benefits and Home Safety Visits. Anybody requiring their walking stick ferrule changed can bring their stick to a mobile library and the driver will replace it. The drivers will also distribute datalink bottles. These small plastic bottles are kept in a person’s fridge and contain information on an individual’s medical condition or medication. This allows the emergency services to quickly assess a situation if a medical emergency should arise. Also available is a leaflet from the Welfare Rights Team and an invite to have a free Home Safety Check from Scottish Fire and Rescue.
This important new initiative that supports health, safety and wellbeing in remote and rural communities has been developed over the past few months between Culture Perth & Kinross, Councillor Mike Williamson and the Home Safety Partnership.
Funding has been provided by the Community Planning Partnership to purchase ferrules and datalink bottles and training has already been delivered to the staff involved. This will ensure that people in remote areas will have access to a valuable service which contributes towards their health, safety and wellbeing in the home.