Let's Connect
Supporting people within their communities
Let’s Connect Group is an interesting alternative to day services, designed at a more basic level for the less able individuals with learning disabilities, autism, long term conditions and mental health. The program uses various mediums to enhance and support individuals’ development with connecting to others, filling their day in a meaningful way, learn new skills and improve existing skills, getting a break from carers and the isolation of home, having fun with peers. The timetable will change every 12 weeks, to keep things fresh and keep people engaged.
We believe that learning disabled adults deserve the opportunity to live the best life possible. So every day we create opportunities for people to take part in things they enjoy doing, and help them make choices about when and where they do them.
Day Opportunities, or Day Services, are a vital element of achieving the goals of the Care Act and the Transforming Care Agenda, particularly for people with additional support needs. To ‘empower individuals’ and deliver the ‘right support, in the right way’, we need to make sure that all our services help people to lead the lives they want.
Our approach is based on a philosophy that all people have contributions to make to their community, a formula that helps lead to great outcomes for the people we support. We also take different approaches to developing our services throughout Aberdeenshire, depending on what works best in the local area. In some areas we manage bases in the heart of the community, in others, we develop ‘community hubs’ focused on specific activities and responding to local need.
Some of the Activities
Socialisation, music and singing, basic cooking; healthy eating, gentle exercise through music, arts and crafts, sensory fun, relaxation and games to name but a few.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide personal care?
No we do not provide personal care.
Are the staff trained?
Yes staff are trained and most come from the Health and Social Care sector. They receive support and supervision and ongoing personal development training.
Can I try the group before signing a service level agreement?
Yes you can come along to a maximum of 4 tasters lasting 1 hour.
What is a service level agreement?
This is a contract with us to secure your place within the Club and is payable 52 weeks of the year.
How much does it cost?
Day rate £45 per day, £25 per half day. Which we know is an extremely competitive rate to current traditional services.
Can I just leave when I want to?
If you choose to leave us there is a four week notice period if you have a service level agreement I place
Do I get reviews?
Yes every year we will hold a review with you and your family/ carers/ care manager.
Does the Group run all year?
The club closes for two weeks over the Christmas period.
Program Overview
Supporting people within their communities
Let’s Connect Group is an interesting alternative to day services, designed at a more basic level for the less able individuals with learning disabilities, autism, long term conditions and mental health. The program uses various mediums to enhance and support individuals’ development with connecting to others, filling their day in a meaningful way, learn new skills and improve existing skills, getting a break from carers and the isolation of home, having fun with peers. The timetable will change every 12 weeks, to keep things fresh and keep people engaged.
We believe that learning disabled adults deserve the opportunity to live the best life possible. So every day we create opportunities for people to take part in things they enjoy doing, and help them make choices about when and where they do them.
Day Opportunities, or Day Services, are a vital element of achieving the goals of the Care Act and the Transforming Care Agenda, particularly for people with additional support needs. To ‘empower individuals’ and deliver the ‘right support, in the right way’, we need to make sure that all our services help people to lead the lives they want.
Our approach is based on a philosophy that all people have contributions to make to their community, a formula that helps lead to great outcomes for the people we support. We also take different approaches to developing our services throughout Aberdeenshire, depending on what works best in the local area. In some areas we manage bases in the heart of the community, in others, we develop ‘community hubs’ focused on specific activities and responding to local need.
Some of the Activities
Socialisation, music and singing, basic cooking; healthy eating, gentle exercise through music, arts and crafts, sensory fun, relaxation and games to name but a few.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide personal care?
No we do not provide personal care.
Are the staff trained?
Yes staff are trained and most come from the Health and Social Care sector. They receive support and supervision and ongoing personal development training.
Can I try the group before signing a service level agreement?
Yes you can come along to a maximum of 4 tasters lasting 1 hour.
What is a service level agreement?
This is a contract with us to secure your place within the Club and is payable 52 weeks of the year.
How much does it cost?
Day rate £45 per day, £25 per half day. Which we know is an extremely competitive rate to current traditional services.
Can I just leave when I want to?
If you choose to leave us there is a four week notice period if you have a service level agreement I place
Do I get reviews?
Yes every year we will hold a review with you and your family/ carers/ care manager.
Does the Group run all year?
The club closes for two weeks over the Christmas period.