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PHEW Short Breaks Respite Service -
A break when you need it

We are a registered charity based in Motherwell, Scotland, providing short breaks for adults who experience severe to profound learning difficulties.

Welcome to Phew Short Breaks Respite Service!

PHEW is a registered charity delivering short breaks residential respite for adults with learning disabilities who may also have a physical disability from across the West and Central Scotland.

PHEW is a 14 bedded unit equipped to promote safe, good quality care. We have 4 rooms which have high profile beds, tracking hoist and 2 shared specialised bathrooms. We have the use of a minibus to go out and about in the community or further afield depending on the choice of excursion

Each guest who stays at PHEW will have an individual support care plan. Their individualised plan reflects their choices and preferences about how they would like their needs and outcomes to be met during their stay at PHEW, e.g. personal care, dietary requirements, cultural and religious needs and social likes and dislikes.

We have a skilled, experienced and committed care staff team who are supported by our admin assistant, cooks and domestic staff to meet the individual needs of each of our guests. 

Mission Statement

To offer quality, accessible, planned and crisis services on a short term basis to adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers.

Our Aim

Our Aim is to provide needs led support to adults with learning disabilities and/or additional complex needs. PHEW recognises and celebrates the uniqueness of every individual by ensuring a person centred approach is adopted.

PHEW Latest News...

January Newsletter

As we start a new year, we just want to take a moment to say a big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who helped make 2023 a great year at PHEW. Read our latest newsletter to find out how we ended 2023 andRead more

December Newsletter

As 2023 comes to a close, we hope that all is well with you and your family. We wanted to update you on some of the many things that have been happening at PHEW since our last newsletter in October. Read more

October Newsletter

Hear about the latest updates within PHEW and our upcoming events including: Our recent trip to Loch Lomond The next coffee morning hosted at PHEW Our Halloween Party The 2023 Christmas Fayre We alsoRead more

What Does PHEW Mean To You?

We are always looking to improve our service, welcoming your feedback and ideas. Our Learning Tree is situated in the reception area for guests, families and carers to comment and share theirRead more

Care Inspectorate Report

In October 2022, PHEW received a positive Care Inspection Report which acknowledges the improvements made in the service. The report highlights the efforts and commitment of all the staff team. Read more

Thank you!

The team at PHEW would like to thank all those who made 2022 as special as it was for our guests.  Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated and all money raised by events over the year Read more

"Respite Services" Questionnaire results

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"How Did We Do" Questionnaire Results

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Coronavirus

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Job Vacancies

We have two new Job Vacancies. For Job Roles and Specifications, please CLICK HERERead more

Phew Christmas Fayre

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Christmas Fayre.  It was a great day and we collected £614. The feedback we received was fantastic and it was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselvesRead more

Monthly Coffee Mornings at Phew

Phew Coffee Mornings – last Wednesday of every month 10am – midday.  For just £2 you can get tea/coffee, home-baking and a wee blether.  There are also raffle tickets on sale  £1 perRead more

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