Dar il-Kaptan is holding a coin marathon in St Anne Square, Sliema all day on Saturday 22 September from 10am onwards.

The general public is invited to go to St Anne Square on the day to make the donation in person. Company donations will be mentioned as one of the event’s sponsors.

With over 20 years’ experience, Dar il-Kaptan takes great pride in providing respite care services to people with disability and their families.

Based at Mtarfa, Dar il-Kaptan follows the philosophy based on the individual’s right to dignity, respect and privacy. Through its services, it aims to enhance the individual’s potential and enrich each client’s quality of life.

This is achieved at Dar il-Kaptan by:

• maintaining a clear focus on the needs and wishes of each individual client;

• affording dignity and respecting each individual’s cultural and religious background;

• ensuring that the care services provided are discreet, sensitive and appropriate to the needs of each individual;

• ensuring that the standard and scope of service delivery is consistent and accessible to all service users regardless of their ability, condition or behaviour; and

• respecting each individual’s fundamental right to confidentiality.

Dar il-Kaptan is committed to ensure that its professional, fully trained staff look after clients and constantly monitor their well being in a homely, safe and secure environment.

For a full rundown of its services, including individual care plans, social work support and residential stays, please consult the website www.darilkaptan.org, call on 2145 0103/4 or visit Facebook – Dar Il-Kaptan Mtarfa.