Lanarkshire MSP commends charity for disabled locals after recent visit

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A Lanarkshire MSP has commended a local charity who provide care for disabled children and adults.Christina McKelvie, MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse visited the Lanarkshire TouchBase site belonging to Sense Scotland this week to learn more about the amazing work they do.TouchBase Lanarkshire, based in Hamilton, provide specialised services and tailored support in a welcoming, safe and accessible environment for disabled children, young people and adults.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Sense Scotland is a Scottish charity and specialised social care provider supporting people with communication support needs associated with complex and sensory disabilities, and their families, where individual needs and choices come first.Some of the work they do is provide a range of activities to service users in the area through music, drama, storytelling and performance.Ms McKelvie met some of the team who provide, amongst other services, social activities, arts, drama and music, vocational skills and continuing education, and shared her admiration for the local charity this week.Commenting, McKelvie told Lanarkshire Live: “It was great to visit TouchBase and Sense Scotland today. "They are a great, friendly, hardworking team that make a genuine difference to so many people’s lives.“Charities like