Gilmerton Neurodisability Suite
Gilmerton Neurodisability Suite is located in the district of Moredun within easy reach of the City of Edinburgh with its many attractions and amenities and is easily accessible from the A772 with good public transport links. Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is situated nearby, as are local shops, a library and other community services.
The Suite specialises in meeting the needs of adults with complex neurological conditions who have low, medium or high nursing dependency needs. We tailor our programmes specifically to meet the needs of each individual to enable them to achieve their personal goals, reduce disability and improve their quality of life.
Whatever the need, care is delivered with patience, kindness and understanding. We recognise the benefits to clients of family involvement and we welcome and encourage relatives and friends to be part of the life of the Suite.
Our facilities
Our Suite has spacious modern facilities, equipped to meet the needs of clients and families.
- 15 single bedrooms all with en suite facilities
- Specially equipped bathroom
- Rooms available with overhead tracking to aid mobility
- Spacious lounge with television, DVD and music system
- Comfortable dining room
- Large garden and patio area with direct level access
- In-house personal laundry service
- Minibus available for transport and outings
Our programme
Our manager and staff endeavour to ensure that each client's individual needs are met.
We provide qualified nursing care 24 hours a day. Our registered nurses have the role of key workers, each leading a team of staff providing care, support and encouragement for a small group of clients and planning their care in consultation with that individual, their relatives and their doctor. Programmes and care plans are reviewed regularly by our team and at meetings with clients, relatives, referrers and funders.
Our structured programmes of recreational activities and daily living skills are tailored to meet the individual needs and choices of our clients, and are designed to enable each client to achieve their full potential. Clients are encouraged and assisted to visit local facilities and make wide use of the public services available.
Our team
Each aspect of care is discussed and agreed with the team members. We also work closely with specialist members of community based multidisciplinary teams to ensure that clients access relevant agencies and treatment programmes, appropriate to their changing healthcare needs.
The support for the service includes input from specialists such as the community speech and language therapist, Huntington's and Parkinson's nurses, tissue viability nurse and dietitian, who visit when required.
Clients benefit from treatment by our on-site physiotherapist.
We employ in-house caterers to prepare appetising and nourishing meals with varied menus, accommodating all dietary needs.
Our dedicated activities co-ordinator arranges a varied programme of activities to suit our client group, including outings to the cinema and theatre, and also helps and encourages clients to arrange holidays.
Clients are registered locally with a General Practitioner and are able to access community resources such as dentists, opticians and chiropodists.
Referral, assessment and admission
For enquiries and further information regarding referral, assessment and admission fees please contact us on 0131 672 3337 or by email at: gilmerton.suite@fshc.co.uk
Following referral there will be a pre-admission assessment either at the place where the client is cared for, or at our Suite. Clients accepted for admission will have funding provided by the appropriate statutory or private organisation.
Prior to admission, each new client and their families are welcome to visit the Suite and meet with the manager and members of our team.
Location
From Edinburgh:
From the City Bypass take the Gilmerton junction. Follow the A772 Gilmerton Road until you reach the superstore, then take the second turning on the right into Moredunvale Road. Our entrance is the second on the left.
From Edinburgh City Centre:
Take the A7 out of the City. Continue forward onto the A701. At the traffic lights, take the second exit (A701). Turn left into Gilmerton Road (A772). Moredunvale Road is a mile along Gilmerton Road on the left.
Public transport:
Bus numbers 3, 29 and 8 provide a frequent service from the City.
Gilmerton Neurodisability Suite
9 Moredunvale Road
Moredun
Edinburgh
EH17 7QU
Tel: 0131 672 3337
Fax: 0131 672 3335
Email: gilmerton.suite@fshc.co.uk
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