Linlathen Neurodisability Centre
Linlathen Neurodisability Centre is situated in a pleasant semi-rural location on the outskirts of Dundee. It benefits from a wide range of local amenities and attractions in nearby Broughty Ferry.
The Centre 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 Centre.
Our aim
We aim to create an environment that is welcoming, comfortable and safe which facilitates a positive attitude to independence. The team is committed to providing high standards of nursing and rehabilitation, treating each client as an individual and reflecting their wishes and rights to privacy, dignity and respect.
We accept adults aged 18 years and over who are medically stable, with a range of conditions including:
- Complex neurodisability
- Spinal injury
- Neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease and cerebral palsy
- Acquired brain injury such as head injury and stroke
- Enteral feeding
Our facilities
Our Centre has spacious modern facilities, designed and equipped to meet the specific needs of clients and families.
- 48 single bedrooms in total, all with en suite facilities
- Specially adapted unit dedicated to meeting the needs of clients with Huntington's Disease
- Bathroom fully equipped with specialist bath and hoist system
- Therapy room
- Spacious lounges with wide screen televisions, DVDs and music systems
- Quiet lounges
- Comfortable dining room
- Clients' kitchen with drinks machine
- Large garden and patio area with direct level access
- Lift, fully accessible to wheelchairs
- Mini bus with wheelchair lift
- In-house personal laundry service
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. We also have links with a neighbouring riding school for the disabled, which provides an excellent opportunity for clients who are interested and able, to take part in riding lessons.
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, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, community mental health team and dietitian, who visit when required.
We employ in-house caterers to prepare appetising and nourishing meals with varied menus, accommodating all dietary needs.
Clients are registered locally with a General Practitioner and are able to access community resources such as dentists, opticians and chiropodists as appropriate.
Referral, assessment and admission
For enquiries and further information regarding referral, assessment and admission fees please contact us on 01382 480707 or by email at: linlathen@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 Centre. 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 Centre and meet with the manager and members of our team.
Location
From the M90 Glasgow to Perth:
Leave the motorway at junction 10 and follow the signs for Dundee, Forfar and Aberdeen (A90). Remain on the A90 for approximately 20 miles. After Shell Caird Park, proceed straight through on the Kingsway roundabout and exit onto the A972. Follow the A972 across two further roundabouts. At the third roundabout and further Shell Garage, take the second exit onto the A92 Arbroath Road. Continue on the A92 until you reach a set of traffic lights, with a Sainsbury's store on your left; proceed straight on to the next roundabout and take the first exit left into Clearwater Park. Follow the road and the Centre is located on the right hand side.
By train:
Dundee Station which is approximately five miles from the Centre.
Linlathen Neurodisability Centre
Arbroath Road
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
DD5 3NN
Tel: 01382 480707
Fax: 01382 776225
Email: linlathen@fshc.co.uk
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