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Acorn House, Dumfries

Main information

Type of service: Respite and short breaks

10 bedded unit providing short breaks for children and young people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and /or health care needs. Referral is via social work assessment.

Eligibility

Age: For people of any age

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Referral Sources: NHS Only

Covers: Dumfries and Galloway

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Provided by

Dumfries and Galloway Council

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Dumfries and Galloway Council

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Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board

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Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board

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Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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Joanna Higson - Senior Charge Nurse
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01387 251 325
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joanna.higson@nhs.net

Locations

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Kingholm Road, Dumfries, DG1 4SR
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