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Appeal launched to help people in care homes stay connected with loved ones during lockdown

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An appeal has been launched to help care home residents stay connected with loved ones.With visits to care homes suspended, Scottish Care, who represent the sector from their base in Ayr’s Barns Street, are looking at ways to bring families together.The idea to use tech devices was started when publicist Jenn Nimmo-Smith became concerned about her mum during the lockdown.She was able to video call mum Kathleen, 60, on an iPad but was aware not all residents could do the same.Jenn, 33, said “I call my mum everyday but I was anxious about how people would cope during the lockdown.“So many people are not fortunate enough to have technology to do that and that is something I thought we could help change.“I got in touch with Scottish Care and

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