The Hollybush Appeal

Hollybush House in Ayrshire is the only treatment centre in Scotland for ex-servicemen and women who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences on active duty - from the Second World War to the recent conflict in Iraq.

The Hollybush Appeal

Building a better future for Scotland's brave 
 
Sandra’s Parliamentary Christmas Card this year is in support of Combat Stress and Hollybush House.

Hollybush House in Ayrshire is the only treatment centre in Scotland for ex-servicemen and women who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences on active duty - from the Second World War to the recent conflict in Iraq.

About this Appeal

Hollybush provides first-rate treatment, but suffers from old-fashioned dormitory-style sleeping accommodation and limited occupational therapy and activities facilities.

In addition, the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 requires Combat Stress - the charity that runs the centre - to provide single room accommodation to comply.

We aim to address these issues by constructing a new residential block and converting existing accommodation into facilities to deliver an improved range and quality of care. The cost of doing so will be £996,000. Work is due to being in April 2005.

What the Appeal will fund

The construction of a new residential block, comprising

• 12 single rooms
• Nurses' station
• Consulting and common rooms
• Laundry facilities
• Furnishings
• Covered walkway link to the main building
• The conversion of existing bedrooms within the main building into facilities to accommodate clients and carers
• The conversion of the existing laundry into an Activities Centre
• Funding an Assistant Activities Co-ordinator post for three years
• Materials to set up the Activities Room.

How you can support our work

You can make a donation by visiting the donations On Line page on the Fundraising Page http://www.combatstress.org.uk/welfare/hollybush-appeal.asp

Or you can telephone us on 01372 841619

You can request a fundraising pack and host a fundraising event to support the Hollybush House Appeal, please call 01372 841619
If you would like to make a regular donation to Hollybush House Appeal, telephone 01372 841619 and ask for a Direct Debit form.