DESCRIPTION
In a world that values winning and coming first L'Arche communities are places where people can discover who they are rather than just what they can do.
There are 11 L'Arche communities in the UK where people with and without learning disabilities share life together, living and/or working in a community. All are part of the International Federation of L’Arche which was founded by Templeton Laureate Jean Vanier.
Although grounded in the Christian tradition, L'Arche communities welcome people of all faiths and none: our vision is a world where all belong. For more information about L’Arche go to www.larche.org.uk.
Like other support providers we are regulated and inspected to ensure a high quality of provision.
Each community is very different.
L'Arche Edinburgh...
Our Edinburgh community has 3 shared houses and 4 flats in the Leith and Restalrig area of North-East Edinburgh. We provide personalised, flexible support and care services to 16 members with learning disabilities including some 1-1 day activities support. In 2014 we opened a specialised, purpose-built service for people with learning disabilities who are aging and need round-the-clock care. Our flats support people with varying needs ranging from a few hours visiting support each week to high levels of 1-1 support.
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