Lothian Autistic Society Playscheme

Service Details

Type of break

• Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes

Description

Lothian Autistic Society organise and manage autism specific playschemes in the Easter and Summer school holidays. Currently we offer up to 50 places in Edinburgh and 20 in West Lothian. These playschemes are open to children and young people with an Autism Spectrum Condition in full time education between the ages of 5&18.

Children attending will be matched 1-1 with a carer though some may need more or less staff input depending on ability and nature of the scheduled activity. These playschemes are run in accordance with the regulations inpossed by The Care Commission and our own policies.

Care Needs

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Service Location

• Edinburgh City
• Midlothian
• West Lothian

Available to age groups

• Children
• Young People

Accommodation

Cultural needs

How do people access your service

Contact Lothian Autistic Society for further information or contact can be made through Social Work referral.

Price info

Please contact Lothian Autistic Playscheme for up to date costing information.

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

With sufficient notice respite breaks can be planned/booked in advance to allow a carer to arrange a break away from their caring role

We can provide care in holiday accommodation (Hotels, Self Catering), where a carer is available in that area

Accessibility Details

General Accessibility

Level entry to premises or ramp available

No

Designated disabled parking spaces

No

Parking available by premises

No

Level entry to dining area/room or ramp/lift fitted

No

Level entry to kitchen (for self catering venues) or ramp available

No

Level entry to gardens or ramp available

No

Accessible bedroom(s) on the ground floor

No

Accessible bedroom(s) on the upper floors (lift available)

No

Bedroom Accessibility

Electric bed

No

Manual height adjustable bed

No

Tracker hoist

No

Manual hoist

No

Bedrails

No

Loopback system

No

Level entry wet floor shower

No

Drop down shower chair

No

Manual shower chair

No

Grab rails in shower

No

Accessible bedrooms

Single

0

Double

0

Twin

0

Other grab rails in wet room/bathroom

Other accessible features of accommodation

Further information regarding accommodation, location, activities and surrounding area

Contact Details

Organization name

Lothian Autistic Society

Alternative name

Contact person

Nicola Latham or Jennifer Chard

Address

Unit 22, Castlebrae Business Centre
40 Peffer Place, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB

Telephone number

0131 661 3834 - We are open Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm

Fax number

Email address

office@lothianautistic.org

Web address

www.lothianautistic.org/Playscheme.htm

Alternative methods of communication

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