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Record Name: Ellon Resource Centre
Record Key: 1359
Organisation Contact Details
Address
Aberdeenshire Council Social Work
Ellon Resource Centre
29 Station Road
Ellon
Aberdeenshire

Post code:
AB41 9AE
Telephone No. 01358 720066
Fax No. 01358 724362
Individual Contact Details
Name: Lena North
Position: Day Service Manager
Telephone No. 01358 720066
Type of organisation: Local Authority
Client Group: Day care centres, Learning disabilities, Learning disabilities
Category: Day Centres - Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities
Opening hours:

Mon-Fri: 8.45am-4.00pm

Area covered: Ellon
Description

Ellon Resource Centre is a day service for adults with learning disabilities. The centre has 30 registered places per day and is situated in the centre of Ellon.

Aims

To provide individuals with new opportunities and choices in order that they can maximise potential.

Services/Activities

 

Ellon Resource Centre opened in July 1992. The services offered by the Centre are structured and planned according to the individual needs of service users and include: 

  • life skills: confidence building, social skills, adult basic education, work experience
  • Benchmark - community based project providing work experience opportunities in woodworking - see related record
  • Can-Do Recycling - community based project providing work experience in recycling for people with disabilities - see related record
  • community interaction
  • computer skills
  • leisure activities
  • evening meeting place for self help groups and other organisations
  • therapeutic activities
  • work preparation and work experience placements

Service users are encouraged to make choices and ultimately become involved in the day to day running of the service and community involvement is actively promoted wherever possible.

Referral:

Through social workers or care managers

Access and Facilities
  Entering the premises Within the premises
 
Doorbell at entry can be reached from wheelchair: Yes
Steps into premises: 3
Ramp: Yes
Wide Doorways: Yes
Further access information:

Accessible to wheelchair users without assistance

Sign language information:

Most of the staff are familiar with Makaton

Toilets
Toilets adapted for people with disabilities
Publications

Leaflets, Booklets, Newsletters

Information received from: Aberdeenshire Council, Social Work
Last reviewed on: 02-11-2009 11:37:09

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While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, services are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change. If you discover any errors or inaccuracies please contact Grampian CareData.

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