David’s GCP Story

David’s GCP story

David has been a member for over 9 months now. Originally referred by his Community Psychiatric Nurse, David was unsure about coming along;

‘I was sceptical at first. Other groups I had tried weren’t very stimulating but at GCP I can properly converse and get social stimulus. I was surprised at the various activities and the breadth of people who use the service.

‘It’s a more productive and stimulating environment than I was expecting.’

David is certainly making the most of GCP’s Members Programme and he has become an active and valued member of our community.

On Mondays he attends IT, Wednesdays is Reading and Writing, and Thursdays is Open Book followed by Expressive Writing.

David also regularly attends GCP’s bespoke Mercat Tours and enjoys our daily Members Lunches, especially the soup!

‘The Grassmarket has given me a routine. Before it felt like every day was the same. Now I am getting out and about and I’m intellectually stimulated and much more socially engaged. There is such a variety of people amongst members, staff and volunteers. Everyone is nice.’

He would say to anyone thinking of joining,

‘Come along and try it, there will be something you like. It gives a structure to your week and real social engagement.’

A BIG thank you to David who was happy to share his experience and insights into the difference GCP has made.