Raeden Court, Aberdeen

Download a Raeden Court Brochure Situated on the west side of Aberdeen and roughly two miles from the city centre, Raeden Court is a modern housing complex that includes houses developed for wheelchair users and people who have limited mobility, as well as flats for older or non-disabled people, all within an integrated community setting. Raeden Court is close to accessible local shops, health centres, a community centre, library and both primary and secondary schools. Both Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital are less than a mile away.

Supported Housing

The Supported Accommodation Unit provides tailored services for people with intensive support needs. Prospective residents should make their own informed decision about housing 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 fourteen fully self-contained studio apartments, 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 Unit also has two large bathrooms where staff assistance can be given.

Raeden Court's supported accommodation 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 move on to a more independent lifestyle in their own home.

For residents of supported accommodation there is a pleasant dining room serving meals to suit a wide range of tastes. Additionally, there is a sitting room and a small lounge equipped with a kitchen where residents can make snacks or cook their own meals. There are also two rooms for charging powered wheelchairs.

The Association's supported accommodation housing is registered with the Social Work Department to provide residential care services.

Housekeeping - As well as cleaning all communal areas throughout Raeden Court, the domestic staff provide a home help service to residents in supported accommodation.

Respite Care - One fully furnished studio apartment in the Supported Accommodation Unit is used as a respite facility and for assessment purposes by people considering a permanent stay. Applications for the respite facility are welcomed.

Personal Care The keyworker system - As well as having the security of 24-hour care from a professionally trained team on hand, the residents in Margaret Blackwood supported accommodation can depend on the familiar and friendly help that comes from our "keyworker" system. Residents each have the services of a "key" identified member of staff with whom they can discuss their particular needs. 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 where people can raise issues and ideas and be involved in any decisions that need to be made. Tenants, and especially residents of the Supported Accommodation Unit, participate in staff selection.

Sheltered Housing

There are 26 flats suitable for wheelchair users which are available to people with a wide range of physical disabilities. These one and two person flats have kitchens and bathrooms designed to suit the needs of the principal user. They are linked to the Supported Accommodation Unit's call system so that tenants can obtain emergency help at any time. Regular support services are provided from community sources.

Independent bungalows and ground-level flats

There are six bungalows and two flats built to wheelchair user 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 bedrooms for a family of up to six. Again, kitchens and bathrooms are designed to suit the needs of the principal user. Car ports provide excellent weather protection for wheelchair users. Staff at Raeden Court do not normally provide support to tenants of these properties and any care needs are met by the local Social Work Department or by the District Nurse.

Flats for non-disabled people

Of the 62 flats at Raeden Court, 14 are designed for non-disabled people.

Additional facilities

There is a large recreation room and a well-equipped laundry which can be used by all residents and tenants. There is also a fully furnished guest room which is available for a nominal cost for friends and relatives of residents who wish to stay overnight.

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 handyman is available on weekdays to carry out day-to-day maintenance 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 and there are good local bus services with bus stops close by.
 

Raeden Court

16 Raeden Court
Mid Stocket Road
Aberdeen
AB15 5PF
Tel 01224 326331
Fax 01224 208614
E-mail info@mbha.org.uk