The RNRMC is excited to share that we are rewarding another grant of £50,000 to Erskine. This grant will directly support their sector-leading care services for Navy and Marines beneficiaries living at The Erskine Home, Bishopton.
With this grant, we have reached a truly special milestone of over £500,000 donated, in total, to support Erskine's Veterans which is something in which we take great pride in and we are thrilled to continue this relationship with such a reputable service.
Erskine continue to offer a unique blend of on-site enhanced care services for elderly residents, most of whom live with dementia. This includes physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, their daily activities service and expert clinical input from their Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The Erskine Home, Bishopton cares for many Navy and Marines Veterans such as Sandy Cormack. Sandy had a remarkable Forces career after being called up at the age of 19. He served as a Royal Marines Commando during World War Two, arriving with his unit in northern France just after D-Day and working up the coast to liberate civilians. Following his years in the Forces, Sandy was awarded the Légion d’Honneur for his service in Normandy. Sandy moved into Pearson House at The Erskine Home, Bishopton last year and is benefitting from the expert care funded by the RNRMC and Greenwich Hospital. Sandy is very active at the Home even as one of our most senior residents – he took part in his first physio gym session in January and completed the 14.4-mile Glasgow Kiltwalk ‘Big Stroll’ event in April!
Erskine's Chief Executive, Ian Cumming: “We are delighted that the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and Greenwich Hospital have chosen to make another fantastic grant in support of our Navy and Marines Veterans. The Erskine Home, Bishopton has returned to its usual busy and welcoming atmosphere following the main challenges of the pandemic. Our Home’s residents enjoy an excellent quality of life and benefit from high staff to resident ratios, specialist support teams and a homely, clean, and stimulating environment. I am very pleased to congratulate the RNRMC on reaching the terrific milestone of £500,000 donated in support of our Navy and Marines beneficiaries – thank you so much for your exceptional support.”
Erskine's unwavering support for Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans over the years has been exceptional, and their commitment to delivering exceptional care is widely recognized.
The partnership between RNRMC and Erskine serves as a remarkable example of how cooperation, a beneficiary-first focus, and a shared vision can result in unparalleled support for veterans. Through this partnership, RNRMC and Erskine can ensure that veterans receive the support they need, including medical care, rehabilitation services, accommodation, and emotional well-being.
“Erskine's unwavering support for Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans and their family members over the years has been exceptional, and their commitment to delivering world class care is widely recognised across the sector.
The partnership between RNRMC and Erskine serves as a remarkable example of how cooperation, a beneficiary-first focus, and a shared vision can result in unparalleled support for veterans. Through this partnership, RNRMC and Erskine can ensure that veterans receive the support they need, including medical care, dementia care, rehabilitation services, accommodation, and emotional well-being.
The commitment of both RNRMC and Erskine to prioritise the welfare of veterans is evident in their shared vision. They recognise the sacrifices made by those who have served in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and strive to provide them with the highest quality of care and support. We are proud to be funders of such an exceptional organisation.”
Andrew Jameson- CEO of the RNRMC
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity is the principal charity of the Royal Navy, supporting sailors, marines and their families for life. Since 2007, the Charity has funded projects and facilities that boost morale for those who serve today. The Charity also distributes millions of pounds annually to military charities which care for the children, families and Veterans of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. For more information, please visit www.rnrmc.org.uk and www.grenhosp.org.uk.
