Day Care Centres for the elderly are a great chance for your relative to get out and socialise, while you can take a much-needed break from your caring role. There are day care centres throughout Essex, most of which offer full days of activities and a hot cooked lunch for your relative to enjoy.
Some of the day centres also provide helpful services such as hairdressing, nail-trimming, and reflexology. If your relative needs help getting to and from the day care centre, then you should ask the centre if they provide transport – many do. Otherwise you can look at Community Transport Services in Essex, which may be able to help your relative.
Below we have compiled a list of elderly day care centres in different areas of Essex.
Day Care Centres in Basildon
George Hurd Activity Centre
The George Hurd Activity Centre describes itself as a lively and friendly day centre for older people, with lots of activities on offer. This includes classes, snooker, events, hairdressing and reflexology services. The centre is run by Basildon Council and is open Monday to Friday, from 9.00am till 4.30pm.
- Telephone: 01268 205305
- Email: [email protected]
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The Pitsea Activity Centre
The Pitsea Activity Centre, also run by Basildon Council, offers day care for over 50s. It has entertainment, activities, a tea bar and hairdressing all through the week for older people to get involved in. It is open from Monday to Friday, 9.00am till 4.30pm.
- Telephone: 01268 205272
- Email: [email protected]
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The Laindon Activity Centre
Also run by Basildon Council, the Laindon Activity Centre offers arts and crafts, dance classes, a choir, a computer suite and various day trips to entertain older people. They also have hairdressers and nail technicians come in to offer their services. The Laindon Activity Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9.00am till 4.30pm.
- Telephone: 01268 411753
- Email: [email protected]
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The Ark, Laindon
The Ark day care centre offers activities for seniors to enjoy and the chance to socialise with one another. Their centres also promote well-being through the provision of social and health-related services at their venue. Based in Laindon, they also welcome older people from the neighbouring areas of Brentwood, Wickford and Basildon.
- Telephone: 07708 398310
- Email: [email protected]
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Day Care Centres in South-East Essex
Harwood House Day Centre, Southend
Harwood House Day Centre in Southend has a wide range of services for older people to enjoy and use while they visit. Their qualified staff run fun activities including quizzes, arts and craft sessions, card games and indoor bowls. Tea, refreshments and a mid-day meal are also served.
- Telephone: 01702 314373
- Email: [email protected]
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Royale Carers Day Care Centre, Southend
The Royale Carers Adult Day Care centre is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am till 3:00pm. They offer hot meals and refreshments, a social inclusion service, and a range of activities for your relative to get involved in alongside other visitors. They also offer a transport service for residents who need it.
- Telephone: 01702 353547 or 07752 881415
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The Harbour Club, Hullbridge
The Harbour Club is a day centre located in the peaceful and picturesque setting of Hullbridge Riverside. They aim to improve social inclusion for older adults and those with dementia, with a person centred approach.
Club members will be able to enjoy a two course lunch with tea and coffee, plus an array of activities including singing, arts & crafts, armchair exercises, baking, group discussions and much more. The club’s staff are also able to help transport members to and from the venue at the beginning and end of the day.
The Day Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9:45am to 15:45am and costs £84 per day, including lunch. You can find out more information or get in touch through the details provided below.
- Telephone: 01702 232068
- Email: [email protected]
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Day Care Centres in North-East Essex
Lime Court Care Home, Dovercourt
The Lime Court Care Home’s Day Centre service offers a full and comprehensive programme of activities, including quizzes, dominoes, bingo, seated exercise and regular live entertainment. They also serve cooked lunches and offer afternoon tea for their guests to enjoy.
- Telephone: 01255 506340
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Halstead Day Centre
The Halstead Day Centre offers a friendly environment for people to socialise and take part in low intensity activities that promote, physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Services and activities include transport, daily movement to music classes, shopping, bathing, board & card games, debates, speakers, bingo, crafts and a two course lunch and beverages during the day.
The Day Centre also provides twice yearly trips to its own beach hut in Brightlingsea.
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- Telephone: 01787 476253
- Email: [email protected]
Day Care Centres in Mid-Essex
Brickhouse Farm Day Care Centre, Maldon
The Day Care Centre provides an opportunity to meet and socialise with others, reminisce about days gone by, or simply have a chat and a laugh. They will also provide a two-course meal.
The Centre is open from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
- Telephone: 0300 770 8090 or 07936 934408
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Day Care Centres in Epping
The Ashlar Club Day Care Centre, Epping
The Ashlar Club is peacefully set in the Epping Forest, and has lovely gardens for guests to enjoy. Their day care service offers the chance to meet new friends, learn new skills and get involved in a range of activities.
- Telephone: 01992 840 068
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