Day Care Centres offer an opportunity for older people who find it difficult to get out of the house to socialise, make friends, and take part in activities.
If youโre a carer who also works full time; day care centres offer a safe daytime option if your relative is not able to join a care home, but is also not completely comfortable at home.
There is no minimum or maximum amount that you can use a day care centre and in addition to activities they often supply lunch. Itโs also a good idea to check if the day care centre you choose supplies transport โ as this is sometimes the case.
There are many day care centres across Suffolk and Age Space has some of these below, listed by region. However, you may also wish to search for one on your own which you can do through Care UK, Suffolk InfoLink, or Housing Care. You can adjust the filters for your elderly parents unique needs, such as dementia or mobility.
If youโre also interested in home care services to support your elderly relative, you can take a look at our localย Home Care Directory for Suffolk.
An alternative that you may wish to consider is care at home – called domiciliary care or homecare services.ย Our Home Care Finder can be searched by location and need.ย
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Day Centres for the Elderly by Region
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Salvation Army Day Care Centre, Sudbury
This Elderly Day Care Centre has a variety of activities and offers an opportunity for socialising. Use the details below to get in touch for more details on times, prices and availability.ย
- Where? 1 Station Road, Sudbury, CO10 2SP, United Kingdom
- Telephone: 01787 310187
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
East Suffolk
The Britten Club, Lowestoft - Care UK
This day care centre, run by Care UK, is purpose built for older people, including those living with dementia. It offers a variety of services to help your relative escape the monotony of life at home. There is an in-house cinema, hair salon, and coffee shop.
- Telephone: 0150 255 9611
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The Mills Meadow Club, Framlingham - Care UK
- Telephone: 01728 885168
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The Seckford Club, Woodbridge
The Day Club operates out of the Seckford Care home and is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It’s a space for people to find companionship, take part in activities and offers a cooked lunch. You can email or call to make an enquiry about this day care centre.
- Telephone: 01394 386520
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Dell Day Care, Lowestoft
Wellbeing Care runs this day centre, which is open all week and is within the grounds of Dell Care Home. A safe caring environment with activities and services available including chiropody and hairdressing. They can also provide lunch.
- Telephone: 01502 446 600
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Ipswich
Prince George Club - Care UK
Prince George Club shares facilities with its care home of the same name. These are available to members attending the day care centre and include a cinema, coffee shop, accessible kitchen and bathrooms. The club offers the chance to socialise and maintain the life skills needed to stay living at home for longer.
- Telephone: 0147 385 5690
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Live-in care is ideal for older people who want to continue living at home, but can't keep doing so without support.
Helping Hands provide live-in carers for people living in every corner of Suffolk, and will come up with a personalised care plan unique for your relative.
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The Foxhall Centre Lavender Trust
The centre provides day services for older people in Ipswich and the surrounding area, including those with dementia or other specialist needs in order to assist them to maintain their independence.ย
Acting as a safe place where people can socialise and make new friends, there are a range of activities available each day to participate in and services include the provision of a two course lunch and other refreshments, hairdressing, chiropody and assistance with medication if required.ย Activities include crafts, dancing, gentle exercise, music, quizzes, games, puzzles, painting, drawing, gardening, flower arranging, baking, reminiscence, nail care, and many others.ย
- Telephone: 01473 272038
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Mid Suffolk
The Cedrus Club, Stowmarket - Care UK
The Cedrus Club is a day care centre run by Care UK and, like many of Care UK’s centres, accompanies a care home. They also have many activities and excellent facilities to look after your loved one during their time there.
- Telephone: 01449 797 249
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Hartismere Club, Eye - Care UK
- Telephone: 01379 888216
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West Suffolk
The Cleves Club, Haverhill - Care UK
Cleves Club is like many other Care UK day care centres on this list. There are many activities, good facilities, and professionally trained staff. It’s a place where your loved one can take a break, practice life skills, and make friends.
- Telephone: 0144 085 7920
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The Davers Club, Bury St. Edmunds - Care UK
This is a Care UK day care centre, based in Bury St. Edmunds. They provide flexible and tailored care by a skilled and compassionate team. They have their own luxury facilities including a cinema, cafรฉ and hair salon as well as stunning award winning gardens.
- Telephone: 01284 844695
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Newmarket Day Centre CIO, Newmarket
An independently run charity day care centre, providing a range of services including: chiropody, hairdresser and barber Service, and bathing service.
- Telephone: 01638 664262
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Brandon Day Centre, Brandon
A safe and comfortable place to socialise, relax, and use the services provided by Brandon Day Centre. This can include getting coffee with new friends or enjoying a relaxing, assisted bath. Their website even provides a run through of how your loved one’s day might look in their centre.
- Telephone: 01842 819777
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