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Who is the Service For?
Many families include a family member who has a learning
disability. Often this can be accompanied by a physical
disability and, depending upon the severity of that
disability, that person's care needs can vary. Some
people with learning disabilities require fairly intensive
support with daily basics while others can lead a relatively
independent lifestyle. Respite Care is intended to support
these individuals and their families so that people
who have a learning disability will be able to remain
with their families and lead full lives in their local
communities. The service is available for children.
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What can it Provide?
The Short Break Service provides a residental care service
usually of three or four days duration. Longer or shorter
breaks can be arranged according to the needs of the
client. We are currently developing an even more flexible
service in dialogue with service users and their families.
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Where is it Provided?
We operate six respite centres at various locations
throughout Central Scotland. We have three centres located
in Glasgow and one centre each in North Lanarkshire,
West Dumbarton and North Ayrshire.
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How can I Request these Services?
Information about each centre is provided from
the Project Manager. Enquiries can also be made through
your local Social Work Department. Before a placement
can be offered, the Social Work Department will require
to complete an assessment of needs and approve funding
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Is There a Charge?
There is a charge for respite care. The charge
will vary from centre to centre. The Social Work Department
will meet most of the cost and clients are required
to make a contribution. This will be fully explained
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How Long Will I Have to Wait?
This is dependent on various factors. Generally we like
to offer an introductory period of visits with perhaps
an overnight stay to reassure clients and carers of
the nature of the service. Before any placement can
be confirmed, the Social Work Department must confirm
that funding will be made available.
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