Atkinson Road Respite

Brief description:

Atkinson Road offers accommodation to people requiring a short break from 1 night up to 2 or 3 weeks. We provide 24 hour support with either sleepover or waking night staff dependent upon individual's needs

Organisation name:

Leonard Cheshire

Type of break:

Residential Care Home with Short Break/Respite Places

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment

Ages catered for:

Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Referrals are required through Social Services.

Type of accommodation:

The accommodation consists of 3 single rooms, all with en suite facilities. There is an emergency on call button in each room. There are hoists, ramps and walk in showers within the Respite Unit.

Cultural needs catered for:

Special diets are catered for.

Full service description:

We hold craft and social events within the unit, and you can also take part in social activities within the local community and with other agencies. We have access to transport.

Price information:

To be discussed with local Social Services Department.

What is included/not included in the price of the break:

We include personal care, laundry, meal preparation, and support for activities that service users wish to attend. Any social activities outwith the Respite Unit will need to be paid for separately.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

Respite breaks can be booked in advance or at short notice (availability permitting). All staff are highly trained to the required standards complying to Care Inspectorate and SSSC requirements.

Organisation providing this information:

Leonard Cheshire

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

Accessible bedrooms:

Single

Bedroom accessibility:

Electric bed, Tracker hoist, Bedrails, Level entry wet floor shower, Manual shower chair, Grab rails in shower

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available, Designated disabled parking spaces, Parking available by premises, Level entry to gardens or ramp available, Accessible bedroom(s) on the ground floor

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Pastel shades in decor

Visual Impairment:

Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

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