A regional daily is backing a charity’s £3.9m bid expand the only purpose-built specialist neurological care centre in Scotland.

The Press and Journal is backing the Sue Ryder fundraising initiative, which was formally launched earlier this month

Sue Ryder runs Dee View Court in Aberdeen, which provides round-the-clock care for people with a wide variety of conditions affecting the brain and nervous system.

The charity needs to raise £3.9m to build an extension at Dee view Court and increase the number of people it assists from 24 to 44 by 2019.

P&J editor Damian Bates, pictured above left, said: “Sue Ryder do wonderful work to help so many people affected by these neurological conditions and they are inspirational.

“We are delighted to help highlight the appeal and let our readers know about the first-class care provided at Dee View Court.”

Pamela Mackenzie, Sue Ryder’s director of neurological services in Scotland, added: “Sue Ryder Dee View Court sets the standard on caring for people with neurological conditions in Scotland, and yet as demand continues to grow, we desperately need to do more.

“This is why our Capital Appeal to raise £3.9million is so important. We are determined to give more people the care and support they need and deserve to flourish in life.”