Service Details
Brief description:
The Firrhill service offers residential short breaks for adults with learning disabilities aged from 16 years of age, who live mainly in the city of Edinburgh. We also welcome applications from people with additional support needs due to, for example, autism or mental health problems. People stay for anything from one night to a few weeks.
Organisation name:
City of Edinburgh Council
Type of break:
Dedicated Short Break/Respite Accommodation
Care needs catered for:
Learning Disability
Ages catered for:
Adults, Young People
How do people access your service:
Referrals accepted through social work department.
Type of accommodation:
The purpose built centre offers state of the art facilities for people with disabilities. With 8 fully adapted rooms and bathrooms the unit is able to accommodate people with a wide range of needs. There are extensive landscaped grounds, comfortable living area and a full catering service.
Full service description:
The Firrhill service offers residential short breaks for adults with learning disabilities aged from 16 years of age, who live mainly in the city of Edinburgh. We also welcome applications from people with additional support needs due to, for example, autism or mental health problems. People stay for anything from one night to a few weeks up to a maximum of 42 days. Because the breaks are planned in advance, we do our best to develop and keep relationships by matching friends together for their stay.
Organisation providing this information:
Firrhill Short Breaks Service
Quality Assurance Accreditation:
Care Inspectorate
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