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Blantyre Short Breaks

Sense Scotland
Sam Taylor
117 Auchinraith Road
Blantyre
G72 0XX
01698 714 930
Alternatively, call 0300 330 9292 to speak to our Advisory Officer.
yourchoice@sensescotland.org.uk
http://www.sensescotland.org.uk/
Information can be made available in alternative formats.
South Lanarkshire
Dedicated Short Break/Respite Accommodation, Supported Leisure & Activity Holidays
Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment
Young People, Adults, Older Adults
16
Places are obtained via South Lanarkshire Social Work Services or through using a South Lanarkshire Council funded Individual Budget, Direct Payment or being self-funding. Our Advisory Service can help you with this process, and can be contacted via the email address or phone number listed.
Guests need to be resident in South Lanarkshire.
We have seven single bedrooms, all ensuite. All beds are electric to adjust height and comfort positions and padded bed sides can be provided when required. Three bedrooms have tracking hoists. There is also a manual hoist that can be used in all rooms.
The rest of the building has a kitchen, dining room and two living rooms, with mobile recliner / comfort chairs in all rooms. There are electric baths and electric shower trolleys available for those who need them and grab rails in all bathrooms. Each room has personal alarm systems of varying types along with vibrating pillows for fire safety.
If required we support guests to attend any religious events. We are able to provide special diets, and will discuss cultural requirements with you to ensure we meet these appropriately.
The aim of the service is to provide short-term care within a safe, homely and stimulating environment and to provide a break from caring in a way that enhances the quality of life of both the guest and their carer.

We aim to provide the following:

Planned short breaks based on individual assessed need.
Opportunities for guests to access leisure and social activities within the local community.
A quality service that maximises the use of local facilities and assists guests to become integrated within the local community.
Opportunities for guests to gain in life experience and to develop skills that enhance independence and personal growth.

Guests have the option of attending their usual day centre whilst they are taking a short break. However, many prefer to take part in the numerous alternative activities we have on offer, for example, ten pin bowling, swimming, visits to places of interest, cinema, restaurants and so on. In addition there are plenty of places just to chill out and relax during your stay.

This is usually covered by the Social Work Department, but they may make a charge towards costs which they will clarify once a financial assessment has been carried out. For people funding their own support, costs will be clarified once their support needs have been agreed.
The price includes food, board, fuel costs, laundry service and transport once at the accommodation. Guests are required to pay a small contribution towards some external activities, for example bowling, cinema or dining out. Internal activities are provided. Toiletries are not included, nor is transport to and from the accommodation at the beginning and end of a break.
Sense Scotland supports people who have complex support needs due to any combination of: visual impairment; hearing impairment; deafblindness; learning disability; physical disability and healthcare support needs. The people we support often have communication difficulties, and associated behaviours. We aim to provide short breaks in a range of ways to children, young people and adults that meet their needs, and fit in with family life. If you feel this type of short break is not for you, please contact the Advisory Officer listed, who will talk about alternative options with you.
Sense Scotland
OSCR, Care Inspectorate
Single
Electric bed, Tracker hoist, Manual hoist, Bedrails, Level entry wet floor shower, Manual shower chair, Grab rails in shower
We will discuss people's individual needs with them, and agree how any equipment or adaptations will be provided. Our staff receive training based on individual needs, and any new skills or knowledge required will be provided for.
Level entry to premises or ramp available, Designated disabled parking spaces, Parking available by premises, Level entry to dining area/room or ramp/lift available, Level entry to kitchen (for self catering venues) or ramp available, Level entry to gardens or ramp available, Accessible bedroom(s) on the ground floor, Accessible bedroom(s) on the upper floors (lift available)
Staff training e.g National Autistic Society Introduction to Autism, Pastel shades in decor, Secure entrance to buildings/grounds
Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training, Task focussed lighting, Audio described services, High contrast signs, Liquid level indicators, Talking clocks
Task focussed lighting
Staff training, Loopback system, Vibrating alarms

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Listing Last Modified: November 6, 2020
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