Gleneagles Day Opportunities

 

Gleneagles Day Opportunities

Gleneagles Day Opportunities is a centre for excellence for adults with profound and multiple disabilities.

Parents, carers and service users paid a key part in the design of the centre and the services it offers.

The centre boasts high quality, specialist equipment that provides new opportunities for people of different capabilities to enjoy and develop from.

This includes a traction system that allows people with no or little mobility to move freely from one part of the building to the other, and a lifestyle development kitchen suitable for learning skills and sensory (sound, smell, taste) appreciation.

It has practical working space for staff from the Council and also from other agencies where that would benefit service users.

And features throughout the centre, such as signage inspired by drawings done by people with learning disabilities, come together to create a relaxing and welcoming environment.

How to Access the Service

Operational Times/Days

Monday to Friday 8.45am till 4.00pm.

Criteria for the Service

Adults with complex and multiple disabilities.

There are eligibility criteria for all community care services provided by the Council.

Details of referral process

The Learning Disability team organise referrals and will offer a place based on availability, suitability and need. There can be an initial viewing of the centre prior to attending and an initial six week trial period. After this trial period, the service is agreed upon and the service user is given regular update meetings and a yearly review.

Some people who have attended Special Schools or Units have already been linked to a Care Manager from the time of their future Needs Review.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who decides on allocation of days?
  This is decided in consultation with a Care Manager.
  
  
• Do I pay for the service?
  The service is free, although money is required for community activities.
  
  
• Is the Gleneagles service open all 52 weeks of the year?
  No, the service closes for one week for Easter, two weeks for summer, one week at October and approximately a week over Christmas.
  
  
• Does the centre have public holidays?
  Not outwith the weeks listed above.
  
  
• Can the centre be visited?
  Yes, with a prior appointment.
  
  
• Can transport be provided?
  Yes, service users may have access to transport to and from the centre.
  
  
• Do you take clients away on holidays?
  No, this is not something we organise, but short breaks can be arranged through Care Managers
  
  
• Can you take service users to appointments, such as dentists or doctors?
  No, however if required this may be able to be arranged with Community Nurses.