Day Services

What is it?

Day Services may be provided for people who require assistance with basic tasks of daily living and are unable to access social and recreational activities independently. An assessment will be required to establish whether an individual is eligible for Day Services.

Day Services can be provided

by attending a Day Centre. This can offer opportunities to learn new skills and hobbies or relearn old ones, meet new friends and enjoy trips out. Meals and refreshments are usually included and transport may be offered subject to being eligible. Day Centres may be organised by Social Care Services or Voluntary organisations, and are held in community centres, colleges or purpose built centres.
via the allocation of a Direct Payment (again, subject to eligibility.) which is an amount of money paid by Social Care Services to people to arrange their own activities.

Adult Social Care staff will support individuals who have been assessed as needing Day Services to access information regarding a range of activities available within their local community.

How do I get help?

To arrange Day Services, contact your local Social Care Office. Initially you will speak to a Duty Officer who will to discuss your circumstances with you. Social Care Services has eligibility criteria for services it provides. We can offer you advice and information or, if required, arrange an assessment of your needs at home. You can arrange for a family member, carer or friend to be present when we visit. We will talk to you about what difficulties you have with every day tasks and how best we may be able to help you.

Further Information

See Charges for Social Care Services for cost implications
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Day Services

What is it?

How do I get help?

Further Information

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