Community and Day Centres
Our centres provide a range of activities and facilities for people. Places at a day centre are usually allocated following an assessment of needs by a social services officer.
For more information contact your local social services office.
Aims and Objectives
A our Community and Day Service Centres, we aim to promote:
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Independence
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Dignity
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Privacy
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Choice
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Safety
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Motivation
Our Service Objectives are
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To assist people to remain in their own homes should they wish to do so
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To promote social stimulation and prevent isolation
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To provide a resource for social care and health
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To promote the maintenance of daily living skills
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To contribute to rehabilitation
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To provide specialist care for people with cognitive impairment
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To provide support and information to carers
Policies and Procedures
Staff can advise you on a particular policy or procedure.
Rights and Responsibilities
The Charter of Rights for people who use the service is displayed in the unit. It emphasises some of the fundamental rights promoted by the Council about individuality, respect, dignity and choice.
Complaints and Suggestions
We try to maintain our high standards of care at all times and the Care Commission and Service Monitoring Officers regularly check us.
If you wish to make a complaint or suggestion you can
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Speak to any member of staff
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Speak to the Senior Day Service Officer
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Use the Council's Listening and Learning
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Use the contact us details above
If you believe that your complaint is unresolved you can contact the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman at:
Freepost EH41,
Edinburgh, EH3 0BR,
tel 0870-011-5379.