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Autism Service Directory

Netherlea Short Break Service

Multiple providers

Main information

Type of service: Respite and short breaks

Person-centred short breaks in an environment that promotes well being, safety and personal development opportunities. Netherlea is jointly funded by NHS Dumfries and Galloway and the local authority. Provides respite to adolescents with a learning disability and challenging behaviour and/or health care needs. There is an open referral system, however young people must have social work assessment prior to using service. Volunteers accepted.

Eligibility

Age: From age 12 to 18

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Covers: Dumfries and Galloway

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Provided by

Your local authority provides children’s services, education, adult social care, housing support and...

Dumfries and Galloway Council

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NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides health care and promotes healthy living for the people of Dumfries ...

Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board

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Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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Ms Joanna McNillan - Unit Manager

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01387 244058

Locations

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Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4AL

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