Short breaks or respite care for adults with physical disabilities

Taigh Farrais respite unit

Taigh Farrais offers year round short breaks or respite care for, aged 16 to 70, either with or without their carer. It is available for residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray.

It is managed by Grampian Living Options Limited, a local voluntary organisation. Grampian Living Options is largely run by people with a physical disability and so has special insight in helping to manage the respite service to the best advantage of physically disabled people and their carers.

Taigh Farrais aims to:

• offer enjoyable, restful breaks for adults with disabilities and their carers

• offer a positive experience in a safe environment with care, support and help in meeting an individual's needs

• work alongside the families and carers of guests to make sure the service is tailored to their individual needs

• respect the dignity and independence of guests at all times

• offer a homely environment with a service which provides as wide a range of choices as possible, including choice of lifestyle

Taigh Farrais is a purpose built house. It has four rooms. Tthree with overhead tracking hoists and two with ensuite facilities. The whole building is barrier free and fully adapted for disabled people.

The staff consists of a manager and seven assistants who are trained in caring for people with a wide range of physical disabilities. The unit is staffed 24 hours a day, with at least two members of staff from 7.00am to 11.00pm and one member of staff is on duty throughout the night.

Taigh Farrais has a planned care system to identify the social, psychological, recreational and personal needs of each individual. Although direct medical care is not provided, medical needs are met by Forres Health Centre.

Further information

For more information about Taigh Farrais, please contact:

Taigh Farrais Respite Unit
MacDonald Drive
Forres
Moray
IV36 0NG

Tel: 01309 676417