Gender: Mixed
Age: 18+
Ellen Mhor is a large detached house with its own private garden situated in a residential area of Dundee. Everyone at Ellen Mhor has their own en-suite bedroom and they are encouraged and supported to personalise their rooms. There is a choice of three living areas that residents can choose from, as well as a bright and airy dining room and conservatory. There is a life skills kitchen and lounge area where residents are supported in a small group to develop and maintain independent living skills such as menu planning and preparing their own drinks, snacks and meals.
In Dundee, there are many activities for residents to access, including leisure centres, cinema, theatre, markets, shops and cafés. The team at Ellen Mhor aim to promote individuals’ independence. They do this by working closely with residents to ensure that their wishes, needs and interests are met. Ellen Mhor has regular house meetings where they discuss a wide range of topics from meal planning to arranging their social calendars.
Our experienced staff team use least restrictive practice approaches and are trained in specialised intervention techniques and sensory integration strategies.
Individuals may come to Ellen Mhor for many reasons. They may be moving through their care pathway from a hospital setting or may require extra support during a difficult period in their life, or they could be on a pathway to a place of their own.
Our resident profile:
- Male and female, aged 18+ years
- Primary diagnosis of learning disability
- May have autism
- May have complex mental and physical health needs
- May have behaviours that challenge
- Can be informal on a Guardianship Order or a voluntary resident
Our facilities:
- En-suite bedroom
- Choice of living areas
- Bright dining room
- Conservatory
- Life skills kitchen
- Activity room
- Garden & sensory garden
Our community links:
- Leisure centres
- Cinema
- Theatre
- Markets
- Shops
- Cafés and restaurants
- Museums
