Service Details

Brief description:

Our services range from short breaks, respite to ongoing support. We can provide packages within your own home, the UK or abroad. We can provide care in holiday accommodation (hotels, self catering), where a carer is available in that area. All of our staff have a care related qualification.

Organisation name:

Social Care Alba

Type of break:

Home Care

Care needs catered for:

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

Ages catered for:

Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Our service can be accessed by contacting us directly. Your support can be funded through your local authorities, direct payments, self funding or a mixture of these. We are always happy to help in whatever way we can.

Cultural needs catered for:

We cater for a range of cultural needs, supported by a diverse staff team. We are always happy to listen to your specific requirements and will do our utmost to meet your needs.

Full service description:

All of our Personal Assistants have a recognised care qualification and our service is tailored to your needs. Whether your needs are for social support or to cover your full health and social needs we are able to help. For some people, it could be supporting them with personal care or making meals, while for others it could be helping them to get out of the house and taking part in social activities, or helping them with rehabilitation programmes. (e.g. physiotherapy, occupational therapy).

Price information:

Prices vary depending on the number Personal Assistants and the length of support required. We pride ourselves on being the highest quality and best value service available. To receive a free consultation and learn more about what we can offer please contact us.

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

Our package costs include the cost of your Personal Assistants, travel, 24 hour emergency access to us and comprehensive insurance. Where our service is being delivered as part of a holiday then we would ask you to arrange travel, accommodation and meals for your Personal Assistant.

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. All of our staff have a care related qualification.

Organisation providing this information:

Social Care Alba

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Investing in Volunteers, Care Inspectorate


Accessibility Details

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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