Kinnoull Adult Resource Centre

 

Kinnoull Adult Resource Centre

Kinnoull Adult Resource Centre is a purpose built Day Centre for adults with a learning disability who may also have a physical disability. The Resource Centre provides Day places for up to 45 people aged between 16 and 65, from Monday to Friday. It is situated in a residential area of Perth and the provider is Perth & Kinross Council.

We believe that people with a learning disability should have access to the same facilities and services used by other people. Our philosophy is that everyone has the right to live as ordinary a life as possible, have the correct level of support to make informed choices, and the opportunity to develop skills in independent living.

The Centre is committed to facilitate the changes brought about by the Scottish Government's The Same As You? Recommendations [PDF: 1.38Mb].  Service users at Kinnoull Adult Resource Centre are encouraged to choose from Educational Social, Leisure and Recreational activities. College placements can be arranged through the Centre as can opportunities for supported employment. Some of the choices which are on offer to the people who use the Centre are:-

• The Arc Art Group is based in Moncrieff Hall in Perth.
• Community Groups access Comrie Croft and Auchterarder Community Shool.
• A Drama Group which has working links with Perth Theatre and other companies.

Presently, transport to the Centre can be provided if required, but service users are encouraged to travel independently as much as possible. Service users usually bring a packed lunch, cook their own with staff assistance or access facilities in the community.  Staff offer support and supervision throughout the lunch period.

How to Access the Service

Operational Times/Days

8.45am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Criteria for the Service

Individuals who have a Learning Disability, some of whom have complex and multiple disabilities.

Details of referral process

The Learning Disability Social Work Team, based at Birch Avenue, 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.  Young people who have attended specialised schools or units have already been linked to a Social Worker from the time of their Future Needs Review.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who decides on allocation of days?
  This is a decision between Social Worker, the Centre and the Centre's Management.
  
  
• Do I pay for the Service?
  The service is free at present, although money is required for community activities.
  
  
• Is the ARC open all 52 weeks?
  No ? the Centre closes for one week at Easter, two weeks during the summer, one week in October and approximately 2 weeks over Christmas.
  
  
• Does the centre have Public Holidays?
  Not outwith the weeks listed above.
  
  
• Can the centre be visited?
  Yes, with 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 that we organise, but short breaks can be arranged through Social Workers.
  
  
• Can you take service users to appointment such as dentists or doctors?
  No, however, if required, this may be able to be arranged with Community Nurses based at Birch Avenue.