Gibtelecom provide an update re Panic Buttons:----------- Hello all, My name’s Ellie and I am part of the Gibtelecom marketing team who has been involved with the Panic Button project since Lianne left for her maternity leave. We have been busy behind the scenes preparing a number of documents for Panic Button Users to allow… Continue reading A message from Ellie
A list kindly given to us by one of our Tea for Two attendees. Please note that this list was curated pre-pandemic and needs updating; please make contact with the relevant groups to ensure they are still operating on these days and at these times. The idea is just to get a list started so… Continue reading Looking for something to do?
See below for a recent article published in the Gibraltar Chronicle, highlighting the necessary points of contact for issues such as Community Care, Mobility Scooter Top Up Point Keys, Panic Buttons, etc. https://www.chronicle.gi/bridging-the-gap-a-helping-hand-for-gibraltars-senior-citizens/ For those of you without a subscription to the Chronicle, you can view the article below (click it to enlarge, and click… Continue reading Bridging the Gap
A quick update to say the Gibraltar Disability Rights Federation are no longer managing the Mobility Scooter Top Up Point Keys nor the Panic Buttons. A post on where to access both will follow this one shortly. The Gibraltar Senior Citizen's Association is currently undergoing a restructure, after which full information regarding the Chairperson etc.… Continue reading Restructure
Following the devastating news of the passing of Manolo Ruiz, The Gibraltar Disability Rights Federation has kindly taken on the responsibility of managing the mobility scooter top up point keys, as well as the panic buttons. Please find a statement from the Federation below: "The Gibraltar Disability Rights Federation is proud to announce that it… Continue reading GSCA Announcement
The GSCA is devastated to announce the passing of Manolo Ruiz, President of the GSCA, champion for change, and friend to all. Thank you to the Chronicle for this fitting tribute: https://www.chronicle.gi/manolo-ruiz-indefatigable-champion-of-the-elderly-dies-at-88/
We were very pleased to learn that “Enough is Enough” had among other issues brought up the question of the cost of phoning St. Bernard’s for an appointment when the caller waits for minutes on end in a queue which invariably already has 30 callers waiting. Well done on an issue which affected us all… Continue reading Newsletter: December 2021
There is absolutely no doubt that upon the birth of the Disability Rights Federation, the Government is keen to be seen that they are similarly concerned about the welfare and conditions of the disabled and there forthwith a survey to familiarise themselves with disabilities and on to prioritisation. As far as persons with disabilities are… Continue reading Newsletter: November 2021
https://youtu.be/-2OjkiZ7c7c The International Day of older persons was celebrated by staff and residents at Mount Alvernia, with food, drink, music and other activities enjoyed on Friday 1st October.
Sincere thanks. We feel proud in having provided Gibraltar with the Panic Button programme for the past 20 years, over which period not only many lives must have been saved but has also given that peace of mind to wearers and families that in the worst scenario help was only but minutes away. We have… Continue reading Newsletter: October 2021
Gibraltar Senior Citizens Association 