essex cares: wellbeing & activity centres in mid essex
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A guide to Wellbeing & Activity Centres in Mid Essex
Contents
Our Services Across Essex.........................................................Overview of Wellbeing & Activity Centres................................
Braintree Wellbeing & Activity Centre..................................Chapter House Wellbeing & Activity Centre........................Chelmsford Wellbeing & Activity Centre..............................Halstead Wellbeing & Activity Centre..................................Newland Street Drop-in........................................................Highfields Wellbeing & Activity Centre................................Charles Dickens Wellbeing & Activity Centre......................Rohan Court Wellbeing & Activity Centre............................
Accessing Our Services.............................................................Pricing Information....................................................................A Glossary of Essex Cares Services.........................................
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Learning Disability Older People Mental Health Sensory & Physical Impairment
Mid Essex
Our services across Essex
South Essex
North EssexWest Essex
Loughton
Pyenest
Saffron Walden
Queen Street
Woodlands
Rosemary Road
Harwich
Canvey Island
Hesten Lodge
Ashleigh
Walter Boyce
Chelmsford
Chapter House
Braintree
Newland Street
Millicents
MarylandsHalstead
Charles Dickens
Rohan Court
Shrublands
St LukesTyrells & Tudors
Merefield
Jessopps Court
Crocus
Highfields
West Essex
Lions
Hogarth
Learning Disability Older People Mental Health Sensory & Physical Impairment
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Learning Disability Older People Mental Health Sensory & Physical Impairment
Overview of Wellbeing & Activity Centres
Essex Cares has 30 Wellbeing & Activity Centres across the county offering daytime activities and opportunities for adults with a range of support needs. The centres offer all visitors a warm welcome with a wide range of activities to support individuals to maximise independence and to gain and maintain skills for everyday living, enabling them to continue to be part of their local community.
Our highly skilled staff provide person-centred support to the customers to achieve their aspirations and goals through action plans. Each individual is offered choice and control over the activities they want to participate in, and we continuously review these to ensure variety and stimulation for each and every day of attendance.
Our customers include:
Older adults
Older adults with mental health support needs
Adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other mental health
problems
Adults with learning disabilities
Adults with profound physical, sensory and learning disabilities
Adults with physical and/or sensory impairment
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Braintree Wellbeing & Activity Centre
The Braintree Wellbeing & Activity Centre supports adults with learning disabilities as well as those with profound physical and sensory impairments.
Customers at the centre are supported to access community venues such as the local swimming pool and cinema as well as pubs and cafés to have the opportunity to enjoy a meal out. The on-site café offers a nutritious lunch for when customers choose to remain in the centre. Chair fit sessions take place regularly for gentle and energetic seated exercises. The centre boasts a specialist sensory room with a water bed which many customer enjoy, an IT suite and a physiother-apy and passive stretching room.
The centre works in partnership with Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Advocacy teams to provide a bi-monthly drop in session where customers and families can discuss topics such as personal health & hygiene, relationships and sexual health.
“David has great faith in the staff at Braintree as he would
never have joined the library club,
leaving the security of the centre, even just a few months
ago.”
- Parents of David, a customer at Braintree
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Find us at:
Braintree Wellbeing & Activity CentreTurnpike Place103 Coggeshall RoadBraintreeCM7 9GB
Tel: 01376 552886 Fax: 01376 343259
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Closed weekends
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Chapter House Wellbeing & Activity CentreMaldon
Tucked away behind Maldon’s busy high street, Chapter House Wellbeing & Activity Centre provides support to adults with learning disabilities.
The centre sits in large grounds with two allotment patches which customers maintain; providing some of the local shops with fresh produce. Being close to Maldon high street means customers can easily access the community and transport to other venues.
Activities within the community include sport centre activities such as gym visits, swimming, badminton, tennis and basketball as well as walks along the promenade and shopping for lunch time meals.
Customers can also take part in a whole range of activities within the centre including board and card games, Nintendo Wii games, arts and crafts, baking, learning to prepare meals and understanding about healthy eating and living.
“I love coming to Chapter House to see my friends. I really enjoy cooking.”
- Laura, a customer at Chapter House
“I enjoy working in the garden and growing
vegetables.”
- Alan, a customer at Chapter House
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Find us at:
Maldon Wellbeing & Activity CentreCarmelite WayMaldonEssexCM9 5FJ
Tel: 01621 841121 Fax: 01621 843650
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Closed weekends
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Chelmsford Wellbeing & Activity Centre
Chelmsford Wellbeing & Activity Centre is a large community based centre offering customers opportunities to participate in activities, as well as accessing the local venues such as the busy Chelmsford shopping area. The centre supports adults with a wide range of learning disabilities.
Staff support individuals to develop a range of communication skills through Makaton signing, pictorial cards and objects of reference. Healthy lifestyles are promoted through exercise, Tai Chi, bowling and Boccia, as well as cooking and smoothie making. The centre has an IT suite which also supports communication skills amongst customers.
“I appreciate the amount and diversity of activities provided for the customers; such as group games, a pool table, sensory area, craft/activity table, and computers. I
am pleased to see regular excursions into the community such as trips to town, going for lunch and even visits to
the pub.”
- Essex County Council Social
Worker
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Find us at:
Chelmsford Wellbeing & Activity CentreRavensbourne DriveChelmsfordEssexCM1 2SL
Tel: 01245 257155
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Closed weekends
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Halstead Wellbeing & Activity Centre
Halstead Wellbeing & Activity Centre supports adults with a learning disability to remain active within their communities.
Activities within the centre support customers to learn and maintain skills in shopping, cooking and money management. Customers can regularly participate in cooking and baking, knitting, playing pool, crafts and tai chi.
Customers are encouraged to take part in activities outside of the centre including ten pin bowling and visits to the library. Groups also use public transport to explore the wider area including Braintree and canal boat trips in Harlow in the summer months.
The customers and staff at the centre are part of Halstead’s Heart & Soul walking group taking part in regular exercise in and around the local area.
“Thank you for your hard work. We have noticed a real difference in Robert
who is much happier. We’re pleased that
he is trying new activities.”
- Parent of Robert, a customer at
Halstead
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Find us at:
Halstead Wellbeing & Activity CentreParsonage StreetHalsteadEssexCO9 2JT
Tel:01787 274110
Email:[email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Closed weekends
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Newland Street Drop-inWitham
Located in Witham, Newland Street Drop-in provides an ideal place for customers to meet up and plan their day. With easy access to community venues, there are regular outings to the library, shops and sports centres.
The centre offers a point of contact and information for the public to visit and find out more about the services Essex Cares offers. The shop is one of several locations in Witham supporting the Keep Safe project, providing a place of safety for vulnerable adults to call into.
Staff support customers to build confidence with managing money, travel training to attend the centre independently, shopping and preparing basic meals.
Customers can also enjoy activities within the Drop-in including producing creative artwork which is displayed and on sale to the public in the local library.
“Customers from the Witham shop are well known and well liked within the
town.”
- Miss Fuller, from the Keep Safe project
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Find us at:
Newland Street Drop-in126 Newland StreetWithamEssexCM8 1BA
Tel : 01376 503512.
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Closed weekends
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Highfields Wellbeing & Activity CentreChelmsford
Centrally situated in Chelmsford, Highfields Wellbeing & Activity Centre incorporates Cotman Lounge, supporting adults with physical and/or sensory impairments, as well as older people living in the community.
The centre offers a really wide range of support and activities including art and crafts, gentle seated exercises, scrabble, card games, board games, reminiscence, current affairs discussions and shopping trips out within the community.
“Highfields can give you a way of being able to express yourself. I have seen the changes that this place can make
to people and can only recommend it to anyone. Without Highfields I would not have been able to achieve or live
as I am able to do now, and be able to live in society as a normal person.”
- Glen, a Highfields customer
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Find us at:
Highfields Wellbeing & Activity CentreMoulsham StreetChelmsfordEssexCM2 9AQ
Tel: 01245 352250
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday: ClosedTuesday- Friday: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm Closed weekends
Please note Cotman Lounge is open Tuesday’s only from 9.30am - 2.30pm.
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Charles Dickens Wellbeing & Activity CentreChelmsford
Charles Dickens Wellbeing & Activity Centre, located in the Newland Spring area of Chelmsford, is a busy and popular centre open six days a week.
The staff at the centre create a happy and safe environment to support older adults with a range of needs and support them with things such as personal care, mobility, sensory and cognitive stimulation.
The focus of many activities within the centre is on participation, conversation and creativity. Throughout the year there are themed artwork displays on the walls which are created by customers, and other activities include musical bingo, quizzes, gardening, fundraising and booked entertainment such as tribute acts.
“My husband always has a smile on his face when he comes home.”
- Wife of a Charles Dickens customer
“I didnt know I had a voice before I came
here as you sit at home and there’s no-one to talk to”
- Violet, a Charles Dickens customer
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Find us at:
Charles Dickens Wellbeing & Activity CentreNickleby RoadChelmsfordEssex CM1 4XG
Tel: 01245 444181
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Saturday: 9.00 am – 3.30 pmSunday: Closed
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Rohan Court Wellbeing & Activity CentreSouth Woodham Ferrers
Rohan Court Wellbeing & Activity Centre meets just once a week in South Woodham Ferrers.
The centre supports older adults to enjoy a day out, socialise with new friends and taking part in group discussion, quizzes and a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, board games and gentle seated exercises.
“I really enjoyed the Jubilee buffet celebrations and want to thank staff for all their hard work in organising it. The commemorative cup and saucer will be placed on show at home. Thank you!”
- Flora, a customer at Rohan Court
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Find us at:
Rohan Court Wellbeing & Activity CentreMeriadoc DriveBuckleberry HeathSouth WoodhamChelmsfordCM3 5ZY
Tel: 01245 352250
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Wednesday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
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Accessing Our Services
If you are interested in attending one of our Wellbeing & Activities Centres there are two routes you could take:
You can pay privately for our services by contacting us directly. Our charges are noted overleaf.
You can contact Essex County Council social services (Adults, Health & Community Wellbeing) for an assessment for care and support, and, if appropriate, they can then refer you to our service. This can be either via their in-house teams or they can set you up with a personal budget. Alternatively if your application is unsuccessful you may pay privately for our services.
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“I enjoy working in the garden and growing vegetables”
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Pricing Information
Day (6 hours)
am or pm (3 hours)
Hourly Rate
Group support based on four customers to each member of staff
£35 £20 £8
One to one support for individuals whorequire a dedicated member of staff
£120 £60 £20
For more details please contact the centres directly.
VAT will be charged where applicable.
A Glossary of Essex Cares Services
Reablement - helping individuals to regain the skills and confidence that they need to remain independent in their own home after a spell in hospital or a period of ill health.
Outreach - supporting individuals at home and within their local community.
Home Share - Host Carers offering day support at their home for a small group.
Sensory Service - providing training and advice in daily living skills to promote safety and independence and providing specialist equipment for hearing and/or visually impaired adults.
Telecare - fully trained staff on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year to visit homes following emergency calls from bed sensors, door sensors, smoke alarms etc.
HomeSafe – a range of products and services offering everything needed to support independence at home and in the local community. Aids and equipment can be delivered directly and adaptations completed by trained assessors.
Work Based Training - providing hands on experience and training for adults with learning disabilities across a number of different industry sectors including: catering, horticulture, printing, packaging and conference management.
Linked Employment - supporting individuals with learning disabilities into paid employment. With help in CV writing, job searching and interview techniques through to on the job training and coaching.
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“I love coming to Marylands - it brightens up my week”
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For more information about any of these services please contact the centres directly.
For information regarding services within other areas of Essex Cares please call us on 0845 835 0150.
Alan FrostHead of Wellbeing & Activity CentresTel: 07786 125745
Astrid Probst Operational Manager Mid EssexTel: 07786 125854
0845 835 [email protected]
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