Weavers Linn Respite Centre

Brief description:

Weavers Linn is a small purpose-built 10-bed residential facility for adults with learning disabilities and autism that offers personalised care and support within a bright, modern and safe environment. The key aims of the service are to give everyone staying in the facility opportunities to enjoy activities and gain and maintain your independence. If you are a carer, you can have a break from your caring responsibilities in the knowledge that the person you look after is safe and having fun. Our service is designed to support adults with specific needs associated with learning disability and autism, from supportive, safe and therapeutic environments.

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Type of break:

Dedicated Short Break/Respite Accommodation

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability

Ages catered for:

Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Requests for the services come from a variety of sources, including healthcare workers, Social Work Services and voluntary organisations, or you and/or your carer can make a self-referral. All referrals must initially be made to the RLDS Community Health and Social Work Team through ASeRT on 0300 300 1380 or adultservicesreferral.se@renfrewshire.gov.uk or to Renfrewshire Learning Disabilities Service Community Team, Renfrew Health & Social Work Centre, 10 Ferry Road, Renfrew. When we receive your referral, we will allocate a member of staff from the community to help you through the self-directed support process and, from there, assist you to develop a care and support plan to meet your needs, which may include the day and/or respite service.

Type of accommodation:

Our facilities include: 3 lounge/dining rooms 10 single bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms 1 sensory room 2 small kitchen areas where service users can further develop their independent living skills An independent satellite unit Beautiful secure courtyard style garden Our facility is bright, modern and furnished to a high standard, and has been designed and adapted to accommodate people who have varying degrees of learning disability and associated physical, health and complex behavioural support needs.

Full service description:

We provide a personalised service for regular planned periods of up to 2 weeks, to enable carers to have a break from their usual caring responsibilities. Support is delivered through the key worker system by a dedicated, registered, trained care team, and regulated by the Care Inspectorate.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

The Renfrewshire Learning Disabilities Service (RLDS) is Renfrewshire’s fully integrated health and social work service which provides a single point of access to a comprehensive range of health and social work services.

Organisation providing this information:

Weavers Linn Respite Centre

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

Accessible bedrooms:

Single

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