Day centres
As we all get older, it can be a difficult to get out and about. Day Centres are a good way of meeting people and usually offer a cooked lunch and a variety of social activities including outings. We know that many people really rely on Day Centres so at Octavia Housing, we run two of our own.
The Quest Day Centre
The Quest as it is affectionately known, provides 100 places per week for older people suffering with dementia or mental health problems.
The Quest offers a varied programme of activities for elderly members, all with the underlying aim of maintaining or restoring independent living skills. Typical services on offer include the popular Lunch Club, visits by a community psychiatric nurse, the services of an optician, advice on claiming benefits, hairdressing, arts and crafts, bingo, trips to the theatre/cinema, day trips and annual holidays.
Transport is provided to frail older people who wish to attend the Lunch Club and Day Centre.
Trained staff are always on hand to provide necessary assistance. The scheme is revenue funded by the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and referrals are made via Social Services, Hospitals and Doctors.
To see where we are, visit the locations page.
Kensington Day Care Centre (KDC)
The KDC has become an integral part of the lives of just under 90 frail older people living in North Kensington. We have 150 places for members who can attend on different days during the week.
KDC is known for its caring friendly atmosphere where trained staff are always on hand to help whilst respecting members’ need to maintain their independence.
Services available include a three course meal, free teas and coffees, transport to and from the Centre, weekly shopping trips, arts and crafts, day trips, parties, assisted bathing, hairdressing, quizzes, board games and many more activities.
Referrals are made via carers, doctors, social worker and self-referrals. The project is revenue funded by the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
To see where we are, visit the locations page.
