A SCHEME that offers 24-hour support to almost 10,000 older and vulnerable people enjoyed a double celebration.
Sedgefield Borough Council's Carelink scheme celebrated its 15th anniversary yesterday by welcoming its 3,000th 'Lifeline' customers - David and Marjorie Williams, of Pennine Way, Chilton.
Mr and Mrs Williams were given a bouquet and a cake by Mayor of Sedgefield Marie Predki to mark the occasion.
Sedgefield Borough Council has invested £1.4m to renew and upgrade equipment for the scheme, helping people to continue to live independently in their own homes.
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