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A centre that uses alternative treatments to help clients de-stress
 — [complementary therapies in Glasgow]
Author(s)Jennifer Trueland
Journal titleNursing Older People, vol 22, no 5, June 2010
Pagespp 28-30
Sourcehttp://www.nursingolderpeople.co.uk
KeywordsAlternative medicine ; Projects ; Glasgow.
AnnotationA service user-run initiative offering complementary therapies has turned out to be an unexpected blessing for clients. This article explores the work of Lotus (Linking Older People Through Understanding and Support), an imaginative and complementary therapies centre for older people in Glasgow. It was established in 2003 s a partnership between the NHS, local authority and a supported housing development, Taransay Court. The centre is run by a committee of service users, and services offered include massage and lifestyle advice, for example on diet. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-100819204 A
ClassmarkLK3: 3E: 9WC

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