Eday Gardens, Aberdeen

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Opened in 1994, Eday Gardens is a mix of 12 supported houses especially designed for wheelchair users and people who have limited mobility, and 14 rented flats for non-disabled people. Situated two and a half miles from Aberdeen city centre, Eday Gardens is close to an accessible shopping precinct, health centres, a rehabilitation centre, library and both primary and secondary schools. Woodend Hospital is nearby and both Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital are less than two miles away.

Flats for non-disabled people

If you would like to apply for a house, please contact Customer Services on 08457 125 865 or e-mail feedback@mbha.org.uk. Additionally you may wish to apply to the Housing Department of Aberdeen City Council as we have an arrangement to house applicants from Council lists for a number of our vacancies.

The accommodation comprises:

• 3 one-bedroom flats suitable for single people;
• 8 one-bedroom flats suitable for up to two people;
• 1 two-bedroom flat suitable for up to two people;
• 2 two-bedroom flats suitable for up to three people.
• The flats are all centrally heated and have double glazing.

Supported Housing

Prospective tenants of our supported housing should make their own informed decision about housing and should 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 support is tailored to individual needs and is available on a 24-hour basis, whether the tenant lives alone or with his or her family.

The supported housing is designed and managed to allow tenants privacy and choice within a safe and supportive environment. There are twelve fully self-contained properties consisting of:

• 6 single-person flats which all include living room, double bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom with a "wet-floor" shower that is easily accessible by a wheelchair user;
• 2 two-person flats which all include living room, double bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom with a "wet-floor" shower;
• 2 three-person bungalows, both of which feature living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom with "wet-floor" shower, and carport;
• 2 four-person bungalows - one with two bedrooms and one with three bedrooms - each featuring living room, kitchen, bathroom with "wet-floor" shower, and carport.

Each supported property has double glazing, central heating, fire detection, alarm and call systems installed. Automatic door openers and other adaptations to suit individual needs can be provided. Communal facilities available to tenants of the supported flats and houses include a spacious lounge and dining room, a well equipped laundry and battery charging points for electric wheelchairs.

Housekeeping - As well as cleaning all the communal areas within the main building, domestic staff help tenants to clean their flats as required.

Personal Care The keyworker system - As well as having the security of 24-hour care from a highly trained team on hand, tenants in Margaret Blackwood supported housing can depend on the familiar and friendly help that comes from our "keyworker" system. Each tenant has a member of the support staff nominated as their keyworker. This will be someone with whom the tenant particularly relates and with whom they can discuss their specific needs. The keyworker, in co-ordination with other staff, helps the tenant work towards his or her personal goals. Tenants and keyworkers also develop support plans which are detailed programmes of care and support specifically tailored to meet individual needs.

Personal Choice

The democratic approach - Tenants are encouraged to participate fully in the running of Eday Gardens. Regular meetings are held where ideas, concerns and information can be shared.

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

Any defects can be reported to the main office. Eday Gardens has a Gardener/Handyman who can carry out day-to-day minor repairs and offer advice to tenants. Larger repairs are contracted to specialist tradesmen. Other maintenance work, such as internal and external decoration, is carried out on an ongoing programme.

Transport

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

Eday Gardens

Summerhill
Aberdeen
AB15 6WT
Tel 01224 323757
Fax 01224 323761
E-mail info@mbha.org.uk