Crossroads Caring Scotland (West Lothian)

Brief description:

Our care services are provided within the home, but wherever possible, we also aim to assist service users to spend some time away from the house and to enjoy activities within their local community. Our local services are able to deliver packages of care that are focused on both the physical and social care needs of individuals and are designed to: improve the quality of life. support people to live independently at home. enable carers and service users to benefit from a regular, meaningful break.

Organisation name:

Crossroads (Caring for Carers) West Lothian

Type of break:

Sitter Service

Care needs catered for:

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

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

People can access our service by referral through a social worker or GP. They may also pay for the service privately by contacting us directly.

Full service description:

<h3>24 hours a day, 365 days a year</h3> Crossroads Caring Scotland is a charity with over 35 years’ experience of providing support for vulnerable people and their carers. We support people of all ages regardless of their illness or disability. Whether the person being cared for is a loved one living with terminal cancer, an elderly relative with dementia, or a young person living with a disability requiring life-long care, our highly trained and professional staff are well equipped to provide the right support at the right time. Respite for the carer - giving the carer that much needed break to take some ‘me time’ Befriending - taking the cared for person back into the community on outings of their choice Escort service e.g. accompanying the visually impaired person to college classes, social events Personal care i.e. help with feeding and bathing and domestic support i.e. light household duties

Price information:

Please contact us directly for pricing information.

Organisation providing this information:

Crossroads Caring For Carers West Lothian

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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