2017 RESPITE BREAKS
Break away from the everyday
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Contents
Leuchie House: A unique place
2017 holiday dates
What’s included in a Leuchie break
What people say about Leuchie
Personalised 24 hour care
The house, grounds and facilities
Activities and outings
A typical day at Leuchie House
2017 holiday themes
East Lothian and Edinburgh
Booking, visiting and day break service
Help with funding
Prices
Phone 01620 892864
Email [email protected]
www.leuchiehouse.org.uk
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Leuchie House: a unique place
Set in the beautiful East Lothian countryside, there’s nowhere quite like
Leuchie House.
We specialise in offering respite breaks for people with
long term physical conditions. Because we’re specialists
at what we do, you can be confident you’ll receive
expert, personalised care 24 hours a day.
More than just great care
A break at Leuchie is much more than just a change
of caring environment for you. It’s a chance to try new
things, rediscover old things, explore different places,
meet new friends, have fun – everything a holiday
should be. We have the people, the accessible facilities,
the equipment and the transport to make it all possible.
If there’s something you’d like to do or somewhere
you’d like to visit while you’re with us at Leuchie, we’ll
do everything we can to make it happen. We want you
to get everything you’re hoping for from your break. We
know just how important breaks are.
So read on to find out more about Leuchie House and
how we can help you find the perfect break for you.
My holiday at Leuchie has made
me realise I still have a lot going for me.
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2017 holiday dates
Whether you’re passionate about music, fascinated by nature, love to get
out and visit the sights, or simply want to relax and recharge, Leuchie House
is the place for you.
We hope our 2017 themed breaks
offer something for everyone. But
remember, whatever the theme
when you come to stay at Leuchie,
we’ll always do our best to tailor
your break to what you’d like to do.
Breaks at Leuchie House run on preset eleven day periods throughout
the year. Most of our guests come to
Leuchie for an eleven day break to
get the most from their time away.
If you’re looking for a shorter break,
you can usually book for four or
seven nights too. Just give us a ring
and we’ll be happy to talk through
the options with you.
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Dates and themes
JANUARY
9 January–20 January
Relax and recharge
23 January–3 February
The best of Scotland
FEBRUARY
13 February–24 February
Health and happiness
27 February–10 March
Historical highlights
MARCH
13 March–24 March
Arts and culture
27 March–7 April
Spring into East Lothian
APRIL
10 April–21 April
Spring and Easter at Leuchie
24 April–5 May
Natural world
Four, seven and 11 night breaks are available between these dates
MAY
8–19 May
Taste of East Lothian
22 May–2 June
Musical memories
JUNE
5–16 June
Arts and culture
19–30 June
Summer get–away
JULY
3–14 July
Summer fun for all
17–28 July
Discover East Lothian
31 July–11 August
Festival fever
AUGUST
14–25 August
Festival fever
28 August–8 September
Taste of East Lothian
SEPTEMBER
11–22 September
Health and happiness
25 September–6 October
Discover East Lothian
OCTOBER
9–20 October
Autumn highlights
23 October–3 November
Autumn highlights
NOVEMBER
6–17 November
Musical memories
20 November–1 December
The best of Scotland
DECEMBER
4–15 December
Winter highlights
18 December–4 January
Christmas and New Year at Leuchie
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What’s included in a Leuchie break
• Personalised 24 hour nursing care
• Comfortable accessible
accommodation
• Three meals every day with
delicious home made food and
home baking
• Daily activities and entertainment
• Choice of outings to accessible
visitor attractions and places of
interest around East Lothian and
Edinburgh*
• Individual and group
physiotherapy sessions
• Wheelchair checks, adjustments
and advice
• Specialised equipment to meet
your care needs
• One-to-one help at meal times
if you need it
• Candle lit dinner party on the final
evening of each 11 night break
• Hair and beauty treatments and
relaxing therapies available to
book**
• Free wifi
• Free laundry service
• No hidden extras
Recommend a friend
Been to Leuchie before?
Then help us spread the word!
Recommend a friend to book a
break at Leuchie and we’ll give
you £100 off your next holiday
when their booking has been
confirmed. Phone or email us
for more details, or visit
www.leuchiehouse.org.uk.
*Small fuel charge payable for trips beyond North Berwick. You’ll pay your own admission charges to visitor attractions etc. **Treatments payable separately.
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What people say about Leuchie
Being able to come
to Leuchie is a joy. It’s like
going into a world where
everyone understands
you. Every aspect of your
needs is accommodated
and nothing is ever too
much trouble for the
staff. Their care is above
and beyond. I particularly
love the company at
Leuchie and have made
some great friends there
over the years. Every time
I leave I can’t wait for my
next ‘Leuchie time’!
Anne,
Leuchie
guest
Seeing the change
in my wife over our 11
nights at Leuchie has
been tremendous for me.
While we’ve been here
she has become brighter
and full of smiles again.
I can’t remember when I
last felt as relaxed and at
ease with the world as I
do at the moment.
Delmar,
husband
of Leuchie
guest
The best thing about
working at Leuchie House
is that there’s always
a smile to be seen and
laughter to hear. The
guests are so friendly and
by day two everyone is
like an old friend. One of
the fun parts for me is
seeing guests try things
they don’t think they will
be able to do and visit
places that they wouldn’t
otherwise get to see.
Kim,
Leuchie’s
guest
engagement
manager
It is an awesome,
inspirational place
where guests can be
who they really are and
limited ability is seen
as a challenge to be
overcome rather than
a blockage to activities.
It is a real joy to work
with dedicated, caring
people who simply make
things happen for the
guest and carer.
Janina,
Leuchie
volunteer
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Personalised 24 hour care
Trusting your care to others can be daunting. At Leuchie
House, we have extensive experience of providing
respite breaks for people with a wide range of long term
complex conditions, so you can be confident that you
will have exactly the care you need, 24 hours a day.
Our expert nursing team are on duty
at all times so you’ll know your medical
care is in safe hands.
They are supported by our dedicated care
assistant team who will look after your
personal care, accompany you on outings
and do everything they can to make your
break the best it can be.
Leuchie House is registered with the Care
Inspectorate and we undergo rigorous
regular inspections, for your added peace
of mind and security.
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Tailored to your needs
Physiotherapy
From the time you book a break at Leuchie, we’ll start to
put together a personal care plan for you. We’ll ask you
to provide information about your condition, medication
and care needs. This will help make sure Leuchie is right for
you and, if so, means we can start putting in place the care
package you need. One of our nursing team will phone you
before your break to talk through any concerns you have
and go into more detail about your needs so that your care
plan is ready when you arrive.
One of the things which makes Leuchie House unique
is our complimentary physiotherapy service, open to
all our guests.
Experience of complex conditions
We have welcomed people with a wide range of long term
physical conditions for respite breaks at Leuchie over the
years. These include multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, motor
neurone disease, cerebral palsy, spinal injuries and stroke.
If you have a different condition to those listed, we are
always happy to discuss this on an individual basis to assess
whether we can meet your needs.
Leuchie House has open access so we regret we are
unable to take a booking for anyone requiring secure
accommodation.
In our well-equipped physio suite, our expert
physiotherapists can work with you on a one-to-one basis
over the course of your break, and can even give you advice
on a programme to follow at home. They can also help
with wheelchair assessments and adjustments to improve
your comfort and wellbeing. The team run fun exercise and
relaxation classes you can take part in too during your stay.
Counselling
We can arrange counselling and emotional support
if you would find this helpful.
The standard of care is very high.
We’re basking in pleasure at the
memory of last week’s visit.
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The house, grounds and facilities
Leuchie House and grounds
Bedrooms
One of the most obvious things that
makes Leuchie unique is the house
itself. The building is a classical country
mansion house dating from 1779. As
you come up the driveway through
the grounds, we hope you’ll feel you’ve
come to somewhere very special.
Our seven single and eight twin
bedrooms are light and spacious
with electric profiling and height
adjustable beds. You’ll have your
own nurse call system and
personal alarm.
The building has been completely
refurbished to make it fully accessible
and a welcoming comfortable
environment for all our guests. The
large and airy public rooms have
stunning views across the grounds and
are full of interesting original features.
The extensive grounds around
the house add to its beauty and
tranquillity and are home to lots
of wildlife.
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Single rooms are allocated by the
nursing team on a care needs basis.
We also have three carer’s
bedrooms, separate from our
guest rooms. While there’s no need
to bring a carer or family member
with you, you are very welcome
to if you’d like to enjoy a break
together. We’ll take on all the caring
responsibilities so you can both have
a relaxing break.
Facilities
At Leuchie House we have all the facilities and equipment you need
to ensure you have a comfortable, safe and relaxing break.
• Drawing room with a log fire
• Accessible transport
• TV room
• Free laundry service
• Activities room with computers
for guest use
• Cash-back service
• Guest lounge
• Physiotherapy suite
• Bathrooms with mobile or
overhead tracking hoists
• Specialised transfer equipment
• Treatment room for
complementary therapies, and
hair and beauty treatments
• Leuchie shop selling gifts
and Leuchie merchandise
• Free tea/coffee/juice/
filtered water
Famous for our food
For many of our guests,
Leuchie’s home cooking is a
highlight of their break. Meals
are made with fresh local
produce and can be tailored to
your specific dietary needs. A
vegetarian option is always on
the menu, and our famous home
baking is a star attraction most
lunch times!
On the last Thursday of each 11
night break, our farewell dinner
party will round off your holiday
in style and give you an occasion
to dress up for if you’d like to.
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Activities, outings
and entertainment
The social side of your break at Leuchie House is one of
the ways we hope we can make your stay extra special.
Activities and entertainment
Day time activities can include arts and
crafts, exercise classes, demonstrations
and walks in the Leuchie grounds.
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©VisitScotland
Our guest engagement team organise
a programme of in-house activities and
entertainment for each holiday which
offers something for everyone. Each of
our breaks has a theme which provides
a focus to the types of activities we
run. But if there’s anything specific
you’d really like to do on your break,
please tell us and we’ll do everything
we can to make it happen.
All our activities are adapted to
individual abilities to make sure
everyone can take part. In the
evenings, entertainment ranges from
live music to film and quiz nights.
My first visit surpassed all expectations.
Leuchie looks after the person as a whole
rather than just physical needs.
Outings
Our accessible vehicles mean you’ll be able to get out and
about around East Lothian and Edinburgh during your stay
at Leuchie, accompanied by one of our carers. If you are
staying for 11 nights, you will usually have a choice of two
outings, or one if you are here for a shorter break.*
Locations for trips vary depending on the theme of your
holiday but if there are specific places in the area you’d like
to visit we’ll always do our best to take you there. Favourite
visitor attractions for many of our guests include the
National Museum of Flight, the Scottish Seabird Centre,
the Royal Botanical Gardens, the National Museum of
Scotland, Holyrood Palace, and the Kelpies. We can also
take you shopping, to the cinema or theatre, to garden
centres, out for lunch or afternoon tea. If you have a
taste for adventure, we can help you with that too! An
increasingly popular activity for Leuchie guests is to take to
the skies on a microlight flight. Your options are endless!
Therapies and beauty treatments
During your stay at Leuchie you can choose to book a
range of relaxing therapies and beauty treatments.*
These include hairdressing, manicures and pedicures,
facials, massage, reflexology and foot health treatments.
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There is a small charge for trips beyond North Berwick to cover petrol and vehicle running costs. You’ll pay your own admission charge for any visitor attractions, films or shows you go to.
** You’ll pay at the end of your break for any therapies or treatments you’ve had.
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A typical day at Leuchie House
While every day is different at Leuchie, if you’ve never stayed with us before
here’s an idea of what you can expect on a typical day.
Rise and shine
Whether you’re an early riser or like
to take your time in the morning,
our care team will be on hand to
give you all the help you need to get
ready for the day ahead.
Then it’s off to our lovely dining room
for breakfast. There’s always a choice
on the menu, new friends to chat to
and help from our friendly breakfast
team. Or you could have breakfast in
your room if you’d prefer.
Morning
If you’re going on an outing,
you’ll usually get ready to go after
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breakfast. You’ll travel in one of
our accessible vehicles and have
the support of an experienced care
assistant throughout your trip.
If you’re having a day at Leuchie
House, our guest engagement
team will have organised a morning
activity. It could be a group exercise
class, or arts and crafts, or indoor
games – every day is different!
Afternoon
After a home cooked lunch in
the dining room, it’s time for our
afternoon activity. It might be a
stroll in the grounds, or our own
version of Desert Island Discs, or a
chance to try ice cream making – no
two days are the same.
You might prefer to visit our
physiotherapy suite to use some of
our specialist physio equipment. Or if
you’ve booked one of our therapies
or beauty treatments, you could
have a reflexology treatment, or get
your hair or nails done. Or maybe
you’ll just relax on our sun terrace
and watch the Leuchie wildlife. It’s
entirely up to you!
Evening
Dinner is served at 5.30pm and is
the perfect time to catch up with
other guests and share your stories
from the day. Then it’s time for our
evening entertainment. It could
be live music, a quiz night or a film
evening. There will always be a
great variety of things going on
throughout your stay.
Time for bed
Whether you’re a night owl or like to
be tucked up early, we’ll make sure
you have all the support you need to
get to bed when you like to go. That
way, you’ll be rested and ready to do
it all again the next day!
Check out our videos at
www.leuchiehouse.org.uk
to see more of Leuchie
and hear what our
guests say.
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2017 holiday themes
Relax and recharge
9-20 January
There’s no such thing as the January
blues at Leuchie! This relaxing break
is the perfect opportunity to recharge
and get the year off to a great start.
Choose from great days out around
East Lothian and Edinburgh. Pamper
yourself with a massage or a beauty
treatment. Try something new from
our daily activities programme. Have
fun at our cocktail making evening.
Or just cosy up in front of our log fire
and unwind!
The best of Scotland
23 January-3 February
Join us to celebrate some of the
wonderful sights, tastes and sounds
that Scotland has to offer. Visit your
choice of top local attractions such
as Edinburgh Castle, the Museum of
Scotland or the Saltire Centre. Sample
the delights of Scotland’s food and
drink larder. Learn about our local
history. Enjoy live music evenings
and themed film nights. And toast
Scotland’s Bard at our special Burns
celebration.
97% of our guests said they were
likely to recommend Leuchie House*
*Based on a survey of 330 guests across 2015
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Health and happiness
13-24 February
CARERS GO FREE!
It’s all about getting the most out of
life on this special break. We’ll give
you advice, tips and techniques to
help you stay as healthy as possible
while managing your condition. You’ll
be able to get out and about to visit
new places and try new things. And
of course you’ll enjoy great company,
delicious food and fun entertainment.
Plus if you’d like to bring a carer or
family member with you, they’ll stay
for free on this break*.
* Subject to availability.
Historical highlights
27 February-10 March
With a wealth of fascinating
historical sites and visitor
attractions on our doorstep,
Leuchie is the perfect place to
step back in time and explore
the past. Take our accessible
tour of East Lothian’s castles.
Visit Edinburgh’s famous
museums and landmarks. Enjoy
a talk on local history, wartime
memory sharing, a look at
family trees and lots more. And
of course there will be great
food, relaxing therapies, and fun
entertainment to make sure your
break is extra special.
Arts and culture
13-24 March
From our location in beautiful
East Lothian, Leuchie is
surrounded by some of the
best arts and culture that
Scotland has to offer. Visit
Edinburgh’s famous art galleries
or museums. Enjoy a trip to the
theatre. Have a go at creative
writing, drawing and printmaking. In the evenings, sit
back and enjoy live music, local
performers and film nights. And
there’ll be lots of time to relax in
our lovely country house, make
new friends and enjoy delicious
home made food.
This has been absolute heaven.
I couldn’t have been happier.
Spring into East Lothian
27 March-7 April
Welcome the arrival of spring in East
Lothian and discover why our county is
described as Scotland’s hidden gem. See
the new season come to life in our lovely
public gardens. Visit award-winning local
attractions including the Scottish Seabird
Centre and the National Museum of
Flight, home to Concorde. Indulge in some
retail therapy at our unique local shops
and boutiques. And enjoy the awardwinning food and drink produced locally at
our in-house tastings and on your choice
of outings.
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Natural world
24 April-5 May
Spring and Easter
at Leuchie
10-21 April
You’re guaranteed to have a cracking
time as you enjoy a spring break and
the Easter weekend at Leuchie. You’ll
get to see East Lothian’s stunning
landscapes on your choice of trips to
local attractions and places of interest.
Our daily activities programme will
have all kinds of Easter and spring
themed fun and entertainment. We’ll
also have live music, talks, great food,
indulgent therapies and all the things
you’d expect from a Leuchie break.
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Celebrate the wonders of nature
on this special Leuchie break.
You’ll have lots of great outings
to choose from including trips to
the Royal Botanic Gardens and
the Scottish Seabird Centre. You
can get hands-on with a variety
of animals during a visit by
ZooLab – always a Leuchie guest
favourite! We’ll be bird watching,
gardening and exploring the
wildlife around the Leuchie
grounds. In the evenings you can
relax and listen to live music, test
your knowledge at our nature
quiz night or just enjoy a chat
with your new friends.
Taste of East Lothian
8-19 May
Find out for yourself why East
Lothian is regarded as Scotland’s
larder on this food-themed holiday.
From a wide choice of outings,
including Glenkinchie Distillery,
Belhaven Smokehouse and local top
spots for afternoon tea, you’ll be
able to sample some of the delicious
food and drink produced locally.
We’ll have tastings to tempt you
and you can have a go at baking
and ice cream making. Among the
evening entertainment, there’ll be
wine tasting and a food-themed
film night. Then you’ll round off your
break in style at our special Taste of
East Lothian dinner party.
They move heaven
and earth for you here.
Musical memories
22 May-2 June
Whatever your musical taste, this
music inspired break is sure to have
something for everyone. From music
through the decades, to music
therapy, and our very own version of
Desert Island Discs, you’ll be singing
along in no time! With Edinburgh’s
theatres and music venues on our
doorstep, you could go to a concert
or take in a show. Or visit some of the
area’s great attractions and places of
interest on your choice of trips. In the
evenings we’ll have live music, musical
film and quiz nights and lots more.
Arts and culture
5-16 June
From our location in beautiful East
Lothian, Leuchie is surrounded by some of
the best in arts and culture that Scotland
has to offer. Visit Edinburgh’s famous
art galleries or museums. Enjoy a trip
to the theatre. Have a go at creative
writing, drawing and print-making. In the
evenings, sit back and enjoy live music,
local performers and film nights. And
there’ll be plenty of time to relax in our
lovely country house, make new friends
and enjoy delicious home made food.
Summer get-away
19-30 June
Located in the stunning East Lothian countryside, minutes from the coast,
Leuchie House is the perfect place for a summer break. Choose days out to top
Scottish attractions such as the Kelpies or the Royal Botanic Gardens, or a visit
to the Royal Highland Show. Enjoy a stroll in the Leuchie grounds and outdoor
games on the patio. Or get dressed up and enjoy a ‘day at the races’ and
afternoon tea at Leuchie’s Ascot Gold Cup Tea on 22 June.
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Summer fun for all
3-14 July
A Leuchie holiday
for the whole family!
For families where a parent
has a long term health
condition, it can be difficult
for everyone to enjoy a break
together free from any medical
caring responsibilities. As well
as being open to adults of
all ages, we have a number
of spaces for families on this
holiday so you can bring the
children and enjoy a special
summer break together. We’ll
have great days out exploring
wonderful local attractions,
such as East Links Family Park
and the Scottish Seabird Centre.
And around Leuchie House
and grounds we’ll have games,
entertainment and lots of
summer fun!
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Discover
East Lothian
17-28 July
Discover the sights, tastes
and delights of East Lothian
on this late summer holiday. Explore
the stunning scenery and uncover
the history of the area on our guided
bus tour. Visit award-winning local
attractions such as the National
Museum of Flight, and sample
some of the delicious food and drink
produced locally on your choice of
trips. And in the evenings some of
our best local performers will keep
you entertained, as you sit back and
relax with new friends.
Taste of East Lothian
28 August-8 September
Find out for yourself why East Lothian
is regarded as Scotland’s larder on
this food-themed holiday. From a
wide choice of outings, including
Glenkinchie Distillery, Belhaven
Smokehouse and local top spots for
afternoon tea, you’ll be able sample
some of the delicious food and drink
produced locally. We’ll have tastings to
tempt you and you can have a go at
baking and ice cream making. Among
the evening entertainment, there’ll be
wine tasting and a food-themed film
night. Then you’ll round off your break
in style at our special Taste of East
Lothian dinner party.
80% of our guests said they felt better
after their break at Leuchie House
From a survey of 132 guests in 2016
©VisitScotland
Health and happiness
11-22 September
It’s all about getting the most out of
life on this special break. We’ll give
you advice, tips and techniques to
help you stay as healthy as possible
while managing your condition. You’ll
be able to get out and about to visit
new places and try new things. You
can choose from a range of relaxing
therapies. And of course you’ll enjoy
great company, delicious food and
fun entertainment.
Festival fever
31 July-11 August and 14-25 August
Comedy, theatre, dance – the choice is yours as festival fever hits
Edinburgh and the Lothians. You’ll have so many options to pick from
including the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Edinburgh
International Festival, North Berwick’s Fringe by the Sea, the Edinburgh
International Book Festival and lots more.
If you love live music, then Hops in the Garden, East Lothian’s music and
ale festival for Leuchie on 19 August, could be right up your street. It’s
also a great time of the year to relax in the Leuchie grounds and take in
the beautiful scenery. And of course we’ll have great food and evening
entertainment to make your break extra special.
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Autumn highlights
9-20 October and
23 October-3 November
Discover East Lothian
25 September-6 October
Discover the sights, tastes and
delights of East Lothian on this
late summer holiday. Explore the
stunning scenery and uncover
the history of the area on our
guided bus tour. Visit awardwinning local attractions such as
the National Museum of Flight,
and sample some of the delicious
food and drink produced locally
on your choice of trips. And in
the evenings some of our best
local performers will keep you
entertained, as you sit back and
relax with new friends.
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Enjoy the rich colours of beautiful
East Lothian in autumn on these
October breaks. See the stunning
scenery on our guided bus tour of
the area or visit award-winning local
attractions on your choice of trips.
We’ll have woodland walks on the
Leuchie estate, autumn gardening
and a nature talk by a local expert.
In the evenings, there’ll be live
music, star gazing or you can just
enjoy a chat with new friends around
our log fire.
Musical memories
6-17 November
Whatever your musical taste, this
music inspired break is sure to have
something for everyone. From music
through the decades, to music
therapy, and our very own version of
Desert Island Discs, you’ll be singing
along in no time! With Edinburgh’s
theatres and music venues on our
doorstep, you could go to a concert
or take in a show. Or visit some of the
area’s great attractions and places of
interest on your choice of trips. In the
evenings we’ll have live music, musical
quiz and film nights and lots more.
Nothing has been too much
trouble. Lovely place, lovely grounds.
There’s nowhere like Leuchie!
The best of Scotland
20 November-1 December
Join us to celebrate some of the
wonderful sights, tastes and sounds
that Scotland has to offer. Visit your
choice of top local attractions such as
Edinburgh Castle or the Museum of
Scotland, or take part in the annual
Saltire Festival. Sample the delights
of Scotland’s food and drink larder.
Learn about our local history. Enjoy
live music evenings. And celebrate St
Andrews Day at our special end of
holiday dinner party.
Festive highlights
4-15 December
Enjoy the festive season to the full on this December break. Visit the
spectacular sights and attractions of Edinburgh’s Christmas wonderland
and take a ride on the Big Wheel. Or with both famous name stores and
unique independent boutiques on our doorstep, indulge in some retail
therapy and get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up. You’ll also have
plenty of time to relax beside our log fire, have a go at winter crafts and
wreath making, and enjoy our festive entertainment.
Christmas and New Year at Leuchie
18 December-4 January
Spend the festive season at Leuchie and make it a Christmas and New Year to
remember! We’ll have a packed programme of things going on for you to choose
from, plus lots of special guests and entertainment. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked
Christmas dinner, carol singing, fireside tales and festive fun. Then see in the New
Year with your Leuchie friends at our hogmanay party as we count down to 2018.
Activities and outings are subject to availability and change in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If there is a specific trip
or activity you’d like to do, please tell us when you book.
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East Lothian and Edinburgh
Leuchie House is located in the heart of beautiful East Lothian. With over 40 miles of
stunning coastline, rolling countryside, award winning attractions and fantastic locally
produced food and drink, East Lothian is the perfect place for a break at any time of the year.
Edinburgh, Scotland’s cosmopolitan capital is only a
short drive away and offers a completely different
side to your Leuchie break. Full of iconic historical
attractions, museums, art galleries, theatres and
much more, Edinburgh is also home to some of the
world’s biggest and best festivals every summer.
On your break at Leuchie House, you’ll have the
opportunity to explore both sides of this beautiful
region on your choice of days out and about.
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Booking, visiting and
day break service
How to book
Come and visit
The first step in booking your Leuchie
break is to get in touch with our
bookings team. You can phone or
email them. They’ll be able to tell you
more about having a break at Leuchie,
the care you can expect from us, and
answer all your questions. They’ll also
do an initial assessment of your care
needs and be able to tell you which of
our price rates applies to you.
If you live within easy travelling
distance of Leuchie, we’d encourage
you to come and visit before you
book. You’ll be able to get a real feel
for what it’s like to stay at Leuchie,
you’ll see the facilities, meet some of
our staff, even try some of our home
baking! Just give us a ring and we’ll
arrange a time for you to visit.
Everyone was so helpful from my initial telephone
enquiry, throughout James’ stay, and when I came to collect
him. He really enjoyed his stay which means so much when
you’re a carer and leave them to cope without you.
Leuchie’s day break service
As well as our residential breaks, we
also have a weekly day break service.
This gives you a chance to get away
from your usual routine for a day
every week, meet new friends and
relax in a different environment.
Day breaks are available Monday
to Thursday every week from
10am to 4pm.
Phone 01620 892864
Email [email protected]
www.leuchiehouse.org.uk
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Help with funding
If you need help to pay for your respite break, there are various sources of support
available. Our bookings team have a wide knowledge of the options and can give
you advice on the most appropriate sources depending on your circumstances.
Local authority funding
Many of our guests have their breaks
funded by their local authority
through their annual self-directed
support package. To find out if you
are eligible for respite break funding,
get in touch with your social worker
or occupational therapist to ask for
an assessment. If you have a live-in
partner, they will be eligible for a
carer’s assessment. If you don’t have
a social worker, contact the duty
social worker at your local authority
for advice. There is often a waiting list
for assessments so we recommend
you get in touch with them as soon
as possible.
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Charity and benevolent
association support
If you aren’t eligible for local
authority funding, or need it topped
up from another source, there are
a number of charities, trusts and
benevolent associations that may be
able to help you. We’ll be happy to
give you advice on this.
Paying for your
Leuchie break
If you book in advance, there’s no
need to pay for your break in full
when you make the booking. You’ll
pay an non-refundable deposit of
£150 to secure your booking, then
only need to pay the balance six
weeks before your break.
For advice on all the different ways
you can get help to fund your Leuchie
break, phone our bookings team
who’ll talk through the options with
you and be able to point you in the
right direction.
Prices
The cost of your Leuchie respite break depends on the amount of care you need
and the length of your stay. We’ll discuss your care needs with you when you
book and tell you which of the rates applies to you.
These costs include everything you need to have the best
break possible: full board with delicious home made food,
24 hour personalised nursing care, physiotherapy, activities,
outings, entertainment and lots more.
We’ll explain our booking terms and conditions,
including our cancellation policy, to you when you book
and send you a printed copy. You’ll also find these at
www.leuchiehouse.org.uk. We strongly recommend that
you take out cancellation and travel insurance when you
book a break in case your situation changes.
Be first to hear about our special offers,
new breaks and latest news – sign up for our
monthly newsletter at www.leuchiehouse.org.uk.
Care needs
11 nights
7 nights
4 nights
Low
£1,915
£1,345
£765
Medium/low
£2,040
£1,430
£820
Medium
£2,210
£1,490
£885
Medium/high
£2,370
£1,665
£945
High
£2,615
£1,830
£1,045
High/high
£2,775
£1,945
£1,115
£825
£580
£335
Carers
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Leuchie House
North Berwick
East Lothian EH39 5NT
The cost of each Leuchie break is
subsidised by fundraising to make
it as affordable as possible. 46% of
the money needed to run Leuchie
House each year is raised through
donations and grants.
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Tel: 01620 892864
[email protected]
www.leuchiehouse.org.uk
Patron: Gavin Hastings OBE
Leuchie is a charity registered in Scotland no SC042249
Company no SC392721