Our Day Care Service for older people seeks to operate within a holistic approach
to care and aims to provide a stimulating environment with particular regard to the
needs of African Caribbean Elders; however individuals from other ethnic groups are
welcome to attend our service. We combine the benefits of social interaction with
a renewed focus on health awareness and health promotion activities as part of our
core programme of activities. In doing so, this enables us to give our service users
a better understanding of their health conditions; it also empowers them to change
their lifestyles so that they become fitter and more active.
We have been on the Adult and Community Services Approved Providers List for over
15 years.
We have also continued to support carers of African Caribbean older people by providing
respite places for their loved ones within our service; this enables primary carer
to either continue with their education, remain in employment or to have a break
from the caring responsibilities so they can pursue leisure activities. Our service
is currently available twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10am – 3pm.
On a weekly basis, we invite practitioners from Sandwell Primary Care Trust, Sandwell
Homes, Health Foundation Trust, Sandwell Adult and Community Services plus a broad
range of Voluntary, Community and Independent Organisations to raise awareness of
available services.
Also, on a three or six monthly basis we have Healthcall Opticians & Hearing Services
visiting our Centre so that Service Users can have their eyes and ears tested.
Referral
We currently operate a three prong referral system.
For referrals associated with Adult & Community Services Block Contract; we only
receive referrals from qualified Social Workers or Practitioners that form a part
of Integrated/Virtual or STARS Team
If individuals that do not meet the above criteria, but they have a Carer who needs
respite, they may be able to access our service through the Carers Special Grant.
For individuals that do not meet the above two areas, or if they live outside of
the borough; we will set up a spot purchase contract.
