PHEW (Scotland)

Brief description:

We provide a quality residential short break service for people with learning disabilities in a comfortable setting that caters for varying needs.

Organisation name:

PHEW(Scotland)

Type of break:

Dedicated Short Break/Respite Accommodation

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability

Ages catered for:

Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

You can access the service by referral from Social Work or you can self refer.

Type of accommodation:

We are a 14 bedded unit, divided into two sub units of six bedrooms and 8 bedrooms. Each unit can support 2 guests who have learning and physical disabilities. All the rooms are single bedrooms and most have ensuite facilities. The rooms catering for people with a physical disability share a bathroom with one other person.

Cultural needs catered for:

We are able to provide food to accommodate cultural needs.

Full service description:

Breaks can be either on a rolling programme or for longer periods of respite to allow carers to go on holiday. We have a highly trained staff group who offer support and are attentive and sensitive to guests needs. We have many in house attractions including a sensory room and a hydrotherapy pool and we offer opportunities to experience a variety of activities both within PHEW and the wider community and encourage guests to try new experiences. Guests will have an individual support plan tailored to their needs and we encourage guests to be as independent as they are able and ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect.

Price information:

Please contact us for up to date pricing information. Prices in attached brochure are not current.

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

All meals and a laundry service are included in the price.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

We are situated near the town centre and are in easy reach of public transport both buses and trains. We have two mini buses which allows us to travel further afield and increase the opportunities for social inclusion.

Organisation providing this information:

PHEW(Scotland)

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Care Inspectorate

Accessible bedrooms:

Single

Bedroom accessibility:

Electric bed, Manual height adjustable bed, Tracker hoist, Manual 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, Accessible bedroom(s) on the upper floors (lift available)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Staff training e.g National Autistic Society Introduction to Autism, Pastel shades in decor, Secure entrance to buildings/grounds, Autism friendly furniture

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training

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