London Borough of RedbridgeDay care services

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What does it do?Day care services provide support for people living in the community, social inclusion and respite care for carers.

It offers practical and emotional support by providing a range of activities and facilities to help stay as independent as possible and improve and maintain quality of life.

Our day care centres are:
  • Oaklea Lodge in Ilford
  • Kielder Close in Hainault
  • Elderberries in Woodford Green (frail elderly unit and dementia care unit)
  • Downshall in Seven Kings
  • Link Place and the Simon Green Training Centre in Hainault (for adults with a physical and/or sensory disability)

Each of our day care centres has its own individual character and offers a safe, comfortable and friendly environment where you can meet people, have lunch and get involved with a variety of social activities including:

  • keep fit sessions
  • lifelong learning
  • massages
  • reflexology
  • hairdressing
  • arts and crafts
  • entertainment
  • outings and trips
  • gardening

A midday meal is offered everyday with menus catering for different dietary and cultural requirements.

Who it is for:

The service is for older people living in Redbridge

Where it is available:

Local service covering: Redbridge (Greater London).

What it costs:

The cost of day care services will depend on your personal circumstance and this will be discussed with you once a financial assessment has been completed.

We need to ask for financial information so that your contribution is at an amount you can afford to pay.

How to access or apply for it:

To attend a day care centre you will need to undergo an assessment of need and providing you meet the eligibility criteria (with the exception of the Downshall Centre) you will be allocated a place.

For an assessment contact the Community Care Advice Centre above

Classification(s):

Socialising, Care, Activities, Day centres, Day care (registered)

Info last updated:

08/07/2011.
About the service provider:
Contact info:

Community Care Advice Centre: Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7SR. (view on map)

Telephone: 020 8708 7333

http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/benefits_care_and_health/adult_social_services/services_and_support/older_people_50/day_care_services.aspx

Parent organisation:London Borough of Redbridge

Provider

London Borough of Redbridge