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The residential houses are based within the community
in Glasgow.
Smaller
more integrated community residences help to avoid the institutionalisation attributed
to larger residential settings.
Residents become accustomed to communal group
living in their homes & are encouraged to be as independent as possible.
Where
appropriate the use of public transport to get around also forms an important
part of their increased independence.
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Residents
are encouraged to participate in all aspects of self help. Each individual
varies considerably in their abilities, but with encouragement, assistance and
supervision, they gradually build up their skills.
The aim is to promote insight
and maturity through a caring environment.
Input and training includes practical
skills such as shopping, cooking, budgeting, information about emergency
procedures, language work, social skills, community knowledge and behavioural
learning, and leisure and
recreational opportunities. Also included is safety in the
home and road safety.
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Residents
who make progress may choose to move to a smaller group
living situation.
There is an expectation in this
setting for the service user to be more independent and self-sufficient.
The learning has been done, now their skills are put into practice and they find
out if their motivation can sustain the skills they have worked hard to
develop.
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Those
residents who are less able, physically frail, or unable to achieve sufficient
independence, are able to live in a residential setting suitable for those with
longer term needs.
Developmental input is still given to maximise their
independence whilst still providing the necessary level of support
The main aim for this group is quality of
daily life.
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For those wishing a taste of even greater
independence and who have the skills to cope, there is the chance to live
in a single persons residence
Here they are entrusted with the responsibilities of living independently.
This setting enables a resident to acquire extensive experience of independent
living including full control of household budgeting, yet still have the support of Hayfield
staff available.
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