Who
runs the Centre?
The Community Services department of Harlow
Council administers the Centre and provides most of the
funding. The Council works in partnership with Essex County
Council and West Essex Primary Care Trust, who also provide funding
support for the Centre.
How many staff work at the Centre?
There is a core staff of 5 full time
employees supported by 15 part time members of staff.
What is the function of the Centre?
The Centre is open from 8.30am until 5.00pm
Monday to Friday. It provides day care for those residents with a
higher level of need as well as opportunities for social and
recreational pursuits.
Why does the Council provide the Day
Centre?
The Council is committed to improving the
quality of life for all its residents. It seeks to achieve
this by working in partnership to provide services for those people
in the community with a higher level of need. As well
providing a social setting for those who wish to come along and
meet other people, use the Centre facilities or enjoy an excellent
meal.
The restaurant is open daily Monday to
Friday from 10am to 3pm with a multi choice menu at lunch
times.
Whilst at the Centre clients can get advice
about bus passes and other council services and facilities.
Senior citizen rail cards and stamps can be purchased at
reception.
How do people get referred and assessed for
general day care at the Centre?
Primary care teams, hospital services,
Social Services, carers, families and individuals themselves can
make referrals for general day care.
Clients who require a higher level of care
are referred by Social Services.
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What is the difference between a Day Centre and a
Day Hospital?
A Day Centre plays primarily a social role,
with the emphasis being on interpersonal relations and
participation in-group activities. It plays a monitoring role
and guides people into the right service for long term care.
It offers a valuable respite facility for
families.
Trained staff not medical personnel usually
staff it.
A Day Hospital is a treatment setting where
emphasis is on remedial action and therapy. Once the
individual has been rehabilitated transfer to the Day Centre is
often possible.
What activities go on in the Centre?
The Centre encourages personal and social
development of individuals by providing a range of indoor games
that maximise hand to eye coordination.
We hold quizzes, reminiscence, recall and
discussions to encourage cognitive alertness.
We have “Extend” exercise classes on
Monday mornings from 9.30am to 12.30pm and dancing on Wednesday
afternoons starting at 2.15pm. For these 2 activities there
is a small charge.
The Centre has a hair salon providing ladies
hairdressing Monday to Friday, (telephone 01279 417571 for
appointments), with a gents barber on Monday morning.
Chiropody is available Wednesday and
Thursday mornings. (01279 446117/446121 for appointments).
Special events are staged throughout the year and at
Christmas.