Respite Fife

Brief description:

Respite Fife provides a short break service for adults with mild to moderate learning difficulties, living in the community. We offer short respite breaks either through the week or at weekends.

Organisation name:

Respite Fife

Type of break:

Dedicated Short Break/Respite Accommodation

Care needs catered for:

Learning Disability

Ages catered for:

Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Anyone who has been diagnosed as having a learning difficulty, is over 16, and has left school can refer themselves or can be referred by friends, family, carers or an official body eg social worker or community nurse. After initially contacting Respite Fife, a referral form will be completed by us and an assessment carried out by social work to determine the level of respite required. Once a referral has been accepted, an initial visit to the property will be arranged for the service user and carer. A lunch/tea visit can then be arranged. Once the service user feels comfortable with our service, overnight stays will be offered and regular dates will be discussed with the service user and carer.

Type of accommodation:

We have four respite houses. Two bungalows in Kirkcaldy (one with a ramp) and two ground floor flats in Kinglassie. Service users have their own bedroom within three bedroomed fully supported residential accommodation in a relaxed, comfortable, ordinary domestic environment.

Full service description:

We aim to provide and promote community integration, social/recreational activities and to help develop personal and domestic skills to their full potential. Service users are encouraged to participate in decision making as regards places to visit, things to do such as arts and crafts, baking, visits to local attractions, the cinema, bowling, shopping etc. All physical, intellectual, emotional and social aspects of each individual's needs are cared for. Breaks could be, for example, Monday to Friday, Friday to Monday, Monday to Monday.

Price information:

Please contact us for pricing information on current service user contributions.

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

All in house meals are included. However, if the service user prefers to eat out then they are responsible for the cost. They are also responsible for all other expenses incurred through social activities.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

Our aim is to value the individual, recognise the potential of each person and acknowledge their right to be part of the local community.

Organisation providing this information:

Respite Fife

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Care Inspectorate

Accessible bedrooms:

Double

Bedroom accessibility:

Level entry wet floor shower, Manual shower chair, Grab rails in shower

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available, Designated disabled parking spaces, Parking available by premises, Accessible bedroom(s) on the ground floor

Visual Impairment:

Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training

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