Crossroads Scotland - Stewartry

Brief description:

Respite for the carer - giving the carer that much needed break to take some ‘me time’ through, befriending - taking the cared for person into the community on outings of their choice, escort service eg accompanying the visually impaired person to college classes, social events, personal care ie help with feeding and bathing and palliative care. We also undertake domiciliary and personal care tasks. Our main aim is to relieve the carer and take on their duties in their absence. We also take clients out for socialisation to allow the carer time to themselves.

Organisation name:

Crossroads Caring Scotland (Stewartry)

Type of break:

Befriending, 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:

Children, Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Most referrals are received from Social Services, but anyone can self refer.

Type of accommodation:

We offer respite for carers in their own homes.

Cultural needs catered for:

We will cater for most cultural needs when required to do so.

Full service description:

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.

Price information:

Please call Crossroads for up-to-date pricing.

What is included/not included in the price of the break:

Individual breaks would be calculated according to the distance for carers to travel and all other relevant factors.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

We can provide care in holiday accommodation (hotels, self catering), where a carer is available in that area. Crossroads Stewartry have an established, well trained staff, who are capable of dealing with all types of health issues in the absence of the carer. Staff all have SVQ2 certificates in health and social care.

Organisation providing this information:

Crossroads Scotland Stewartry

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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