Birchview Respite Unit

Brief description:

Birchview is a purpose built house with wheelchair access and tracking hoists in 2 en-suite rooms, providing short breaks/respite for adults with a learning disability.

Organisation name:

Cornerstone Community Care

Type of break:

Dedicated Short Break/Respite Accommodation

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability, Medical Condition

Ages catered for:

Adults

How do people access your service:

Contact Birchview direct for more information and availability.

Type of accommodation:

The house is purpose built house with wheelchair access and tracking hoists in 2 en-suite rooms. Accommodation is on ground floor with wheelchair access and there is a garden for residents.

Full service description:

Birchview is a purpose built house with wheelchair access and tracking hoists in 2 en-suite rooms, providing short breaks/respite to adults with a learning disability. The service operates from a bungalow situated on the same ground as the Moray Resource Centre.  It has its own secure garden to the rear and a parking area to the front. The service is located close to the centre of Elgin. There are four bedrooms at the property, two are en-suite with tracking hoists and the two others share a bathroom facility which provides both a disabled shower and a bath. There is a large communal kitchen/dining area which leads into a communal lounge which has patio doors opening directly onto a fully enclosed attractive garden.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

Specialist care categories: Austism/ASD Cerebal Palsy Epilepsy Head/brain Injury With sufficient notice respite breaks can be planned/booked in advance to allow a carer to arrange a break away from their caring role: Yes

Organisation providing this information:

Birchview Respite Unit

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

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

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