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    What are Day Services?

    Day services are places that you can go for a day or half a day, where you can:

    • meet new people
    • enjoy a meal and join in social activities
    • learn new skills
    • get care and support, if you need it

    You can pay for these privately or through your financial arrangement with the Council.

    How to access Day Services

    You can contact the organisations directly to arrange your own support. Or contact Adult Social Care at Newcastle City Council to find out if you are eligible for help to attend community and day services.

    Read more on InformationNOW about Adult Social Care 

    How much do day services cost?

    You can choose whether you would like a Financial assessment to see if you’re eligible to receive funding for day services or pay yourself. The cost of the services depends on what you choose to have and on your individual needs.

    If you are eligible for funding you can use your Personal budget to pay for community or day services or set up a Direct payment.

    You can choose to purchase services privately.

    Day centres in Newcastle

    Day services are based in a building, known as a day centre. You can attend for full days or half days. There is usually a cost for these services.

    You can take part in activities and get support from staff. This might be helpful if you find it difficult to move around or need help with personal care. The service includes transport, a meal and refreshments. Staff are available to help you and to organise activities.

    Day Centres for older people

    The Grange Day Centre is available Monday to Friday.  Activities include quizzes, crafts, cookery and bingo, as well as entertainment from choirs, guest speakers and regular trips out. They also arrange:

    • transport to and from the centre
    • hairdresser and barber
    • visits from an optician
    • manicurist
    • chiropodist
    • bathing services
    • local Meals on Wheels service

    St Anthony of Padua day service is for older people and people with physical disabilities or mental health needs. Activities include:

    • toast, tea and a homemade lunch
    • transport to safely collect and drop off at the beginning and end of each day
    • therapeutic activities such as hairdressing, aromatherapy and nail treatments
    • variety of activities planned by the people who attend the centre, including bingo, crafts, games etc.
    • personal care including bathing
    • armchair exercises
    • outings and day trips
    • men’s group

    Day Centres for people with learning disabilities

    The Welford Centre for adults with learning disabilities. To use this service you need to be referred by Adult Social Care at Newcastle City Council. The building is fully equipped with a range of resources including:

    • communication aids
    • physiotherapy equipment
    • specialist moving and handling equipment
    • rebound therapy room
    • sensory room
    • pottery room
    • meeting rooms
    • adult changing rooms with overhead hoists
    • large dining room
    • shower rooms with specialist shower trays
    • kitchens for cookery
    • art and craft room

    Journey Enterprises has a Day Centre in Kenton, where they provides activities, life-skills and employability training for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. Activities include arts and crafts, catering, drama and puppetry, music and dance, IT, horticulture, woodwork and health and exercise. You can contact them directly. Transport is available. This is a local charity. There is a cost for this service

    Lunch and tea clubs

    You may be able to get lunch as part of your day centre arrangement.  If not, see our Food and Friends article for lunch, tea and evening opportunities as well as coffee mornings and foodie activities.

    Support to access activities in the community

    Newcastle Reconnects is run by Age UK Gateshead in Newcastle at the Dene Centre for people with a long term condition (not dementia) including: respiratory problems, arthritic conditions, Epilepsy, unstable diabetes, severe hypertension, incontinence and catheterisation, Parkinson’s disease.  To use this free service, contact Age UK if you live in the West of the City.

    Chain Reaction supports older people (over 55) to live independently in the community. They help you to access groups and services in your local area. It’s provided by 3 partner organisations:

    They promote the use of community-based resources and facilities, Chain Reaction help people to lead happier, healthier lives. They support and sustain friendships to combat social isolation and increase a sense of good emotional health and wellbeing.

    Together they have knowledge and experience of working with older people, those who have a learning disability, and people with poor mental health.

    Ways to Wellness service helps people in the West of Newcastle to manage their long term health conditions, through activities such as:

    • getting involved in local groups and activities
    • accessing specialist services and support
    • healthy eating and getting more active
    • getting support around benefits and welfare rights

    Social prescribing link workers also help people to access local groups and activities and help people manage their income and welfare.  Access these through your GP.

    Last updated: June 28, 2024