What can I do during the day?
Day care and resource centres help with personal care and daily living. They can give you support and advice with everyday problems and provide a range of social activities for you do during the day. They can also offer employment and training opportunities. Users of day services are included in local community events as much as possible.
Day care and resource centres
- What is day care?
- What is a resource centre?
- Where would I go?
- How would I get there?
- Will I have any say in how things are run?
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What is day care?
Day care is for older people (aged 65+) and people with disabilities who enjoy social contact, but are less able to get out and about, or need support to manage day to day tasks.
Some day care offers a specialist service for people with memory impairment in a safe and friendly environment. Through a programme of stimulating activities, a small team of staff experienced in working with people who have memory problems, give help and support, aimed at restoring and maintaining a sense of self confidence, self esteem and dignity.
Day care is a place to meet and make friends, in a warm, friendly atmosphere, where support can be given. Our day care services aim to:
- improve or maintain your quality of life
- promote your independence
- encourage friendships
- provide social contact, and
- meet your individual needs
Day care is organised by day care staff and volunteers and offers you a day out of your home and a break for your carer.
You can enjoy a nutritious and tasty meal in comfortable surroundings. There is a choice of menu and special dietary needs can be catered for.
For more information on what is available contact your local day care service.
What is a resource centre?
We have seven purpose built resource centres in Aberdeenshire providing a service to adults aged 16 to 65 with special needs.
- Banff Day Services
- Robertson Road Resource Centre, Fraserburgh
- Willowbank Day Centre, Peterhead
- Ellon Resource Centre
- Harlaw Centre, Inverurie
- Forest View Centre, Stonehaven
- Scolty Centre, Banchory
The centres provide a range of centre-based activities including:
- life skills
- social skills
- leisure activities
- community opportunities
- relaxation
- creative crafts
We also have several small scale industrial units, community venues and other facilities providing a range of alternative day opportunities, including training and access to work. Our resource centres have links to local colleges giving you access to a range of courses.
The centres build on your abilities, helping you to make more choices and develop your skills. We do this within a safe, caring and supportive environment and in a way that gives encouragement, builds self-confidence and skills and treats each person with respect.
Resource centres give you the opportunity to:
- continue to try new experiences
- develop new skills, and
- be part of the local community.
People have different needs. So the services are tailored to your individual needs after a needs based assessment. You also have a care plan, agreed with you, and tailored to your personal needs. This plan is reviewed regularly. Every centre user is allocated a keyworker, a member of staff who gives you individual support.
For more information on what is available contact your local resource centre.
Where would I go?
Day care services and resource centres are available across Aberdeenshire. They can be situated in purpose built centres or within a variety of settings in the community. They may be held in residential homes. Two community hospitals, Insch and Rothieden, also offer day care for older people.
Find your nearest day care or resource centre or contact your local social work office.
How would I get there?
You can be picked up by a minibus which has a tail lift for people who use walking aids or who are unable to manage steps. Or, if appropriate, you can be picked up by taxi.
If you prefer, you can arrange your own transport with family or friends.
Will I have any say in how things are run?
Yes ! Day care / resource centres are for you. We are always interested to hear your ideas about how the sessions should be run. We are keen to hear any suggestions you might have for new activities or outings.
Regular meetings are held so that people who attend day care / resource centres can be involved in decision making.
You will always be able to make choices whilst at day care / resource centres and will be treated with dignity and respect at all times.
