Day care for older people

Day care is for older people who prefer to continue living in their own homes but need some support during the day, possibly adding to the support they already receive.

The length of time people receive day care for, will depend on their assessed needs. Our services are designed to:

Help people to maintain their independence by assisting them in caring for themselves and carrying out tasks of daily living.
Helping to maintain and improve personal skills they may have lost through illness or disability or to learn new skills they need to cope with changing circumstances.
Assist in maintaining links with the community and avoid social isolation.
Provide carers with a break and support.

We encourage people who use our services to make choices about their lives, both in the centres and as members of the community, and also to enjoy themselves through meeting new people, making friends and experiencing new things. A wide range of activities is available at each centre.

Please note - Day Centres are unable to offer nursing care.

To find out more about day care services, please use the headings to access information on:

We offer varied day services to older people living in the Derbyshire area.

We work in partnership with many other departments and organisations, such as domiciliary services, GP's, hospitals, community mental health teams and voluntary services.

Much of the work we undertake, and the services we provide, is inline with the various legislative acts underpinning Social Care Services.

These acts are:

NHS and Community Care Act 1990
Carers Recognition and Services Act 1995
Mental Health Act 1983
Human Rights Act 1998
Data Protection Act 1998
Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Best Value and Modernisation of Social Services
National Service Framework for Older People
Eligibility for Services for All Adults Aged 18 and Over

Equal Opportunities
We will provide services fairly, valuing diversity and with recognition for age, cultural background, disability, gender, HIV status, marital status, race, religion and sexual orientation.

If you have a suggestion, praise or complaint about this service you can obtain further information by clicking on this link.

Please use the following link if you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of an adult. (opens in a new window)