The Huntercombe Group

Linlathen Neurodisability Centre

Linlathen Neurodisability Centre specialises in meeting the needs of adults with complex neurological conditions who have low, medium or high nursing dependency needs. We tailor our programmes specifically to meet the needs of each individual to enable them to achieve their personal goals, reduce disability and improve their quality of life.

Services Offered

About Linlathen Neurodisability Centre

The centre has 48 beds, 12 of which comprises of a 12-bed specialist care unit, Bridgeview, which offers a spacious and therapeutic environment designed specifically to meet the needs of adults with conditions such as Huntington's Disease and associated challenging behaviours.Our staff have a good understanding of Huntington's Disease and undergo extensive training, both in-house and through external agencies such as The Scottish Huntington's Association, to ensure that they are able to provide the highest level of care. We recognise that living with Huntington's Disease can result in loss of self-esteem and feelings of acute vulnerability, and therefore aim to help our clients to regain their confidence, encouraging participation in the range of activities that are provided. We use a person-centred and empathic approach to care, endeavouring to maximise each individual's ability to live independently and, wherever possible, to stabilise the client's condition.

Situated in a pleasant semi-rural location on the outskirts of Dundee, Linlathen benefits from a wide range of local amenities and attractions in nearby Broughty Ferry.The centre has spacious modern facilities, designed and equipped to meet the specific needs of clients and families. There are 48 single bedrooms in total, most of which have en-suite facilities, and we have a bathroom fully equipped with specialist bath and hoist system.There are spacious lounges with wide screen televisions, DVDs and music systems, as well as quiet lounges, a therapy room and a comfortable dining room. We have a large garden and patio area with direct level access. We also have a lift, which is fully accessible to wheelchairs, and a minibus with a wheelchair lift. There is in-house personal laundry service. In the Bridgeview Unit, all rooms are single with their own en-suite facilities, and are designed to ensure the safety and comfort of our clients. Our large day room and conservatory enable clients to enjoy panoramic views of the countryside.