The Laura Fergusson Trust (LFT) was established
40yrs ago to cater for people between the ages 16-65yrs and provides
day rehabilitation, respite, short -term and transitional living services
for physical and cognitive disabilities.
There are some very impressive services that our members can easily
hook into. The most impressive aspect of these services is that they
are designed to cater for the needs of the individual. The client has
the opportunity to map out his/her future pathways with the support
of a multidisciplinary staffed team including Physio’s, OT’s,
speech language therapists, rehabilitation coaches, registered nurses,
general practitioner, vocational and learning tutors.
Transitional and Supported living services are available which offer
Community living options and lifestyle choices.
As part of the Respite service a seven bed High Needs
Unit has been established providing 24/7 out of home respite. |
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This service is targeted for young adults
between the ages of 16-30 who come under the umbrella of Ministry of
Health funding. Referrals are via Taikura Trust. All referrals are assessed
by the LFT team for suitability.
“I love it (at Laura Fergusson) because they treat me like an
adult. They are there when I need them but also give me space to be
me,” said Mandy Slade one of the clients participating in the
Respite Service.
Mandy has been transitioned into a self contained unit that is attached
to the respite service where she is able to be more independent but
still managed by the high needs respite staff. That transition is in
preparation for Mandy to make future choices for living options.
“As a solo parent without family around (it has been extremely
difficult.) LFT has become that "family" and I know she will
be well looked after under their care for many years to come,”
said Mandy’s mum Lynn Slade.
“I can't say how great it’s been to finally find a place
that provides such a fantastic service as Laura Fergusson. They have
welcomed our young adults, with a service, that, we as parents once
only dreamed of.”
The day activities programme has been developed in partnership with
the Ministry of Social Development. It is primarily for school leavers
(age 21 plus) who have been assessed as having very high needs.
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Out of home Respite support (Farell unit) |
Other services and programmes offered by Laura Fergusson
which are also available to the community are
• The health and fitness day service, staffed by qualified fitness
trainers, who assess, develop, teach and review personalised exercise
programmes.
• Daily hydrotherapy classes supervised by a physiotherapist.
• The computer Training Programme has been designed to cater for
people with a wide range of physical disabilities
• The Workshop Programme has a range of vocational programs and
activities operating in a safe and well supervised manner.
Enquiries: Rehabilitation Support Services (09) 520 9018
Or visit www.lft.co.nz |
