Jewish CareSam Beckman Special Day Care Centre

What does it do?The Sam Beckman Special Day Care Centre offers a programme of stimulating activities for people who have memory impairment and/or a diagnosis of a type of dementia. Staff work in close partnership with volunteers, helping to offer a warm, friendly and Jewish environment for all members to enjoy. The centre offers a very high level of care for up to 25 people a day and clients can attend as many days as required dependent on their circumstances and places available.

Who it is for: People who have memory impairment and/or a diagnosis of a type of dementia.
Ethnic / cultural aspects: Throughout all our work at Sam Beckman Centre we recognise and celebrate the Jewish way of life, helping maintain tradition and giving a sense of belonging in a culturally sensitive environment.
Where it is available: Local service covering: Barnet (Greater London). Hendon
What it costs: Please contact the organisation for more details.
How to access or apply for it: The centre is located in a quiet cul-de-sac just off Church Road, Hendon, near the Town Hall. It is a specially designed, bright, modern building with a secure, mature garden that is ideal for clients to use on warmer days. The centre is open Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 3.15pm and Friday 9am - 1pm. Referrals can be made directly by social workers, care managers, GPs, hospitals and families. This process is straightforward – please contact Jewish Care Direct on 020 8922 2222.
What to expect then: Care plans are negotiated for each client as part of our referral and assessment process. They are reviewed regularly so we can be certain the service meets the needs of the client and their carers. Additional support may be provided from one of Jewish Care’s other services, such as home care, and we also support carers through our Carers’ Network.
Classification(s): Dementia, Dementia care, Support for carers, Day centres
Info last updated: 18/04/2011.

About the service provider:
Contact info:	Jewish Care: 221 Golders Green Road, London, NW11 9DQ. (view on map) Telephone: 020 8922 2222 Fax: 020 8922 1998 Visit their website Contact the provider
Parent organisation:	Jewish Care
Who are they?	Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring directly for nearly 7,000 people every week.