St Anthony of Padua Community Association

St Anthony of Padua Community Association provides home and day care services for older people and people with disabilities. They provide a choice of services to help people to be more independent.

Home Care Service includes:

• domestic services; laundry, preparation of meals, shopping, housework
• support to attend social activities and appointments
• carer support; a sit in service where carers can take a break from looking after a family member
• companionship
• advocacy and signposting
• telephone support service, such as. medication prompts
• personal care; assistance with showering/bathing/dressing/medication

Day Care Service includes:

• 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
• toast/tea and a homemade lunch is provided
• transport to safely collect and drop off at the beginning and end of each day