Aberlour Options - Ayrshire

Brief description:

Our disability support service offers a safe, homely environment for a child to come and stay for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role.

Organisation name:

Aberlour Childcare Trust

Type of break:

Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes, Dedicated Short Break/Respite Accommodation

Care needs catered for:

Learning Disability, Physical Disability

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People

How do people access your service:

Referrals accepted through the social work department.

Full service description:

We make life easier for families where a child has a disability. Based in a quiet, residential street in Prestwick, our disability support service offers a safe, homely environment for a child to come and stay for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care of children with disabilities. Our service is very much a ‘home from home’ for the children who stay with us there. Taking care of a child with a disability can be very demanding. For families with more than one child, it can mean having less time to focus on other children. It can lead to unsettled sleep and less time out to relax and recuperate. Our specialist disability services are designed to take the weight off, and provide a package of support that works for you.  In addition to short-break respite, we can also help families in other ways below: Day-care options Specialist play-schemes during school holidays in various locations in the community ‘Out of school’ care service during term-time Help for families in their own homes Help for children at school Parenting advice Emergency, short notice care For information about funding please see the pdf document attached to the left of the screen or you can call 0800 0856 150 or email: sds@aberlour.org.uk

Price information:

Aberlour Options - Ayrshire is supported by a partnership with South Ayrshire Council, NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

Service Aims: To provide children and young people with a variety of additional support needs, quality time away from their main primary carers Provide parents, carers and families with a necessary and valuable break from caring responsibilities To ensure that all children and young people using the service receive a quality service that is specific to their individual needs To ensure that the service is specific, appropriate and positive and stimulates their own personal development

Organisation providing this information:

Aberlour Options - Ayrshire

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Investing in Volunteers, Investors in People, Care Inspectorate

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