Kinnoull Day Opportunities
Kinnoull Day Opportunities is community based day
service for adults with a learning disability. The service
provides support to up to 45 people aged between 16 and 65,
from Monday to Friday.
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.
Kinnoull Day Opportunities is committed to facilitate the
changes brought about by the Scottish Government's The
Same As You? Recommendations [PDF: 1.38Mb]. Service users
of Kinnoull Day Opportunities 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 activities 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
Riverview House, Perth, organise referrals and will offer a place
based on availability, suitability and need. There can be 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.
- Are services open all 52 weeks?
No - the service closes for one week at Easter, two weeks
during the summer, one week in October and approximately 2 weeks
over Christmas.
- Does the service have Public
Holidays?
Not outwith the weeks listed above.
- Can transport be provided?
Yes, service users may have access to transport to and from their
activities.
- 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.
