MacLehose Court, Greenock

Download a MacLehose Court Brochure Situated in the west end of Greenock and roughly one mile from the town centre, MacLehose Court is a modern, three storey housing complex designed to provide accommodation for people with physical disabilities within an integrated community setting. Opened in December 1993, it includes homes developed for wheelchair users and people who have limited mobility. There are also apartments for non-disabled people. MacLehose Court is close to accessible local shops, health centres, a community centre, library, both primary and secondary schools and James Watt College. Inverclyde Royal Hospital is less than three miles away.

Supported Accommodation

The Supported Accommodation Unit provides tailored services for people with intensive support needs. Prospective residents should be aged between 18 and 64. We ask that they make their own informed decision about accepting a tenancy or resident agreement and be motivated and committed to living as independently as possible. In return, we offer a high level of flexible assistance by professionally trained staff. This is available on a 24-hour basis. There are 20 studio apartments suitable for single people, each comprising a bedsitting room with en-suite shower and toilet facilities. Automatic door openers and other adaptations can be provided to suit individual needs.

The studios are on different floor levels and are accessed by lifts. A spacious sitting and dining room on the ground floor is served by a kitchen providing meals catering for all tastes and cultures. There are three smaller lounges situated on the first and second floors. Each has a small kitchen for residents who wish to make snacks or cook their own meals. There is a well-equipped laundry, located in the main unit, that can be used by residents of both the sheltered flats and the Supported Accommodation Unit. There are also wheelchair stores where battery charging points are provided.

The Supported Accommodation Unit is designed and managed to allow residents privacy and choice within a safe and supportive environment. Staff work with residents to enable independent living and, where the residents decide, to help them to move on to a more independent lifestyle in their own home.

The Supported Accommodation Unit is registered with the local authority to provide residential care services and is inspected by the Care Commission.

Housekeeping - In addition to cleaning all the communal areas within the Supported Accommodation Unit, the domestic staff provide a "home help" service to residents.

Personal Care

The keyworker system -
As well as having the security of 24-hour care from a professionally trained team on hand, residents in Margaret Blackwood supported accommodation can depend on the familiar and friendly help that comes from our "keyworker" system. Residents have the services of a "key" identified member of staff  with whom they can discuss their particular needs and this keyworker, in co-ordination with other staff, helps to support the resident work towards his or her individual goals. Residents and keyworkers also develop support plans, which are detailed programmes of care and support tailored to meet individual needs.

Personal choice

The democratic approach -
We encourage residents to take an active part in decisions affecting the daily life of their Unit. Regular meetings are held and new opinions and ideas are noted and acted upon. Residents set the agenda and chair these meetings. A member of the management team attends to assist as required and ensure that the decisions taken are carried through into action.

Sheltered Flats

There are nine wheelchair standard flats. These are available to people with physical disabilities who are aged between 18 and 64 when they move to MacLehose Court. These one-bedroom flats have kitchens and bathrooms designed to suit the principal user. They are linked to the Supported Accommodation Unit's call system for emergencies but any other support is provided from community sources.

Independent Apartments

There are five apartments built to wheelchair standards and designed for families where one or more members has a physical disability. Sizes range from flats with one double bedroom suitable for a couple or a single person, up to three bedroom apartments suitable for a family of six. Again, kitchens and bathrooms are designed to suit the needs of the principal user. The Association does not provide support to these apartments and any care needs are met by the local Social Work Department or by the District Nurse.

Flats for non-disabled people

Of the 30 flats at MacLehose Court, 16 are suitable for people without a disability. These properties are let to people nominated by Inverclyde Council's Housing Department and, in this instance, applications should be made direct to the Housing Department and not to the Association.

Care Commission Reports

All of the services that are currently on offer are regularly inspected by Care Commission Officers. To view the Care Commission Reports please go to the Care Commission Website.

Maintenance

A Handyperson is available three days each week to carry out minor repairs and offer advice to both residents and tenants. At other times defects can be reported to the Duty Manager, who will arrange emergency repairs if required.

Transport

Local taxi firms have vehicles adapted to accommodate wheelchair users. There are good railway and local bus services and bus stops are close by.

MacLehose Court

1 Eldon Street
Greenock
PA16 7UG

Tel 01475 727362
Fax 01475 727888
E-mail info@mbha.org.uk