Crossroads Caring Scotland (Aberdeenshire)

Brief description:

We aim to prevent carers becoming ill through exhaustion and therefore being unable to carry on caring. We provide care throughout the East Banff and Buchan area with trained care attendants who are local people trained to meet the needs of the person being cared for, as well as the needs of the carer.

Organisation name:

Crossroads Caring Scotland (East Banff and Buchan)

Type of break:

Befriending, Carer Breaks, Sitter Service, Home Care

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Hearing Impairment, Infirm and Elderly, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment

Ages catered for:

Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Enquiries can be made by contacting our office. Referrals accepted from Social Work.

Full service description:

We give carers peace of mind by providing them with time to themselves to relax, go to the shops, socialise, or just rest knowing their loved one is being well looked after in their own home. We provide practical help and support to any carer, regardless of the age of the person being cared for. We also run Children's Clubs in Fraserburgh, along with Holiday Play Schemes. We have care attendants who are specially trained in the specific needs of children.

Price information:

Normally free to the carer. Hourly rate charged for people who wish to pay for our service Living Fund monies.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

All staff are trained to the highest standard as laid down by the National Care Standards and monitored by the Care Commission, this allows them to perform their duties as professionally as possible, whilst providing genuine care.

Organisation providing this information:

Crossroads Caring Scotland (Aberdeenshire)

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Staff training e.g National Autistic Society Introduction to Autism

Visual Impairment:

Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training

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