What does Day Service provide?
- We provide day care as part of an agreed care plan to help support people to remain living in their own home.
- Specialist Day Care for those people who experience mental health difficulties.
- Trained staff who will provide assistance.
- We provide short term and long term support.
- Meals and refreshments whilst at the unit.
- Transport if needed.
What happens next?
A care plan will be agreed with you which will set out your needs and include:
- The days of the week you will attend the centre.
- Transport arrangements.
- How your personal care needs will be attended to for example, if you require help with bathing.
- How your cultural and religious needs will be met.
- Arrangements for any special dietary needs.
- The kind of activities you would like to be involved in whilst at the centre e.g. walking and exercise, hobbies and other leisure activities.
Is there a charge?
- Yes, the charge will depend on your weekly income and whether you are paying for any other services being provided by Family Services.
How many times a week can I attend day care?
- This will depend on your assessed needs - usually once or twice a week.
How long will I spend in day care?
- An average day is between 5 and 7 hours.
Will I have to take my medication?
- Assistance will be given in line with the Department's policy on medication.
Can I smoke at Day Care?
- Day Centres are non-smoking but there is a designated outdoor smoking area at each centre.
