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An exciting new service for Aberdeen.

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Able to Socialise

Your Friends, Your Family, You're Included.
Ever been invited to join in with an outing or a social event but you were not sure if you would manage it?

Able Deen is here to assist you.

COVID 19 message

we are back on a limited timetable, with PPE for our staff, rigorous cleaning regimen for the equipment and social distancing rules as follows:

  • No access to the interior of the vehicle
  • Only the person using the service to approach the vehicle
  • All instructions given by staff are to be followed

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Able to Shop

Your Clothes, Your Food, Your Choice.
Want to visit your local shops to get your food shopping, have your hair done, buy a gift for someone or treat yourself to a fine piece?

Able Deen is here to assist you.

Able to Participate

Your City, Your Services, Your Say.
Have an issue you want to discuss with your local Councillor but can't get to their surgery, is there a big development happening near you and you want to see the plans but find it difficult to get out and about?

Able Deen is here to assist you.

Able to Visit

Your Parks, Your Gardens, You're There.
Fancy a visit to Duthie Park to have a trip round the Winter Gardens, Aberdeen Beach for a stroll along the Prom or an ice cream cone, Johnstone Gardens to see all the beautiful plants?

Able Deen will be there to assist you.

Able to Volunteer

Your Skills, Your Enthusiasm, You're Needed.
Want to make real, practical, positive differences to people in your community? Want to learn new skills and meet new people?

Do you have a few hours to spare each week?
Able Deen needs you!

Able to Explore

Your Places, Your Things, Your Way.
Whether it's going somewhere you haven't been in ages, finding somewhere completely new or trying out an event or show.

Able Deen is here to assist you.

What is Able Deen?

Helping to connect the community.

The Able Deen service will take our wheelchairs, scooters and volunteers to the four corners of Aberdeen to enable people to access their local services, facilities, shops etc.

We want you to tell us where you would like Able Deen to visit and what you would like it to help you be Able to do.

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Able Deen services

The Able Deen facility will be able to provide you with:

  • The use of mobility equipment, manually powered wheelchairs, powered scooters and walking frames
  • A volunteer companion to provide company and assistance when you are about and about (this service is currently unavailable)
  • A safe, quiet place to relax and gather your thoughts

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AbleDeen5 months ago
Good morning, folks!

Another great event coming for Able Deen! ☺️ This Saturday is the European Pipe Band Championships at Duthie Park & we will be in the park!
Hopefully, it will be another cracking fun family day out for our customers to enjoy❤️
The unit will be situated inside the park & close to disabled parking‼️
If you require a piece of equipment for the day, please call us on 01224 254338 or 07436 102939. We look forward to hearing from you! #abledeen2023 #pipebandchamps #aberdeen
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AbleDeen5 months ago
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Good morning, peeps! 👋 Highland Games has arrived at Hazlehead Park & we are all set up & ready for some action! 👉 Our scooters, wheelchairs & walkers are all buffed up! So, get along to the park with family & friends! 😊 #abledeen2023 #hazleheadpark #highlandgames
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AbleDeen6 months ago
Just a reminder, folks! 😊 Able Deen will be taking over the turning circle/old bus stop area at Hazlehead Park on Sunday! Parking in this section is only available to our customers! 👉So, if you require a scooter/wheelchair/walker for the Highland Games? Or visiting the park? Please call us on 01224 254338 or 07436 102 939 #abledeen2023 #aberdeenhighlandgames2023 #hazleheadpark #aberdeen
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AbleDeen6 months ago
Ooh! More cracking news to share with you! ❤️ Able Deen is going to the European Pipe Band Championships, too! It's going to be great to be part of this event! 😊 We are planning to be parked up inside the park & pretty close to Blue Badge parking area!!
👉If you require some assistance to explore, please book & call us on 01224 254338 or 07436 102 939. #abledeen2023 #duthiepark #pipebandchamps2023
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AbleDeen6 months ago
Ooh! Cracking news for you!!! ❤️ Able Deen is going to the Highland Games on Sunday!!!
We are so excited to back out for this event! 🎉
👉If you require some assistance to explore the games, call us on 01224 254338 or 07436 102 939
👀 for future posts! 😊
#abledeen2023
#aberdeenhighlandgames2023
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AbleDeen7 months ago
*update* Important information for next week as follows; 👇
9 May (Tue): In lieu of the bank holiday, our shop at Union Square will be closed + no Able Deen service.
We apologise for any inconvenience during this time.
#abledeen2023
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