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A guide to Wellbeing & Activity Centres in Essex

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Overview of Wellbeing & Activity Centres................................

North Essex

Harwich Wellbeing & Activity Centre...................................Queen Street Drop-in............................................................Rosemary Road Drop-in.......................................................Woodlands Wellbeing & Activity Centre..............................Marylands Wellbeing & Activity Centre...............................Millicents Wellbeing & Activity Centre..................................Shrublands Wellbeing & Activity Centre..............................

Mid Essex

Braintree Wellbeing & Activity Centre..................................Chapter House Wellbeing & Activity Centre........................

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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............................

South Essex

Ashleigh Wellbeing & Activity Centre..................................Canvey Island Wellbeing & Activity Centre.........................Hesten Lodge Wellbeing & Activity Centre.........................Walter Boyce Wellbeing & Activity Centre...........................Hogarth Wellbeing & Activity Centre..................................Lions Wellbeing & Activity Centre........................................St Lukes Wellbeing & Activity Centre...................................Tyrells & Tudors Wellbeing & Activity Centre.......................

West Essex

Loughton Wellbeing & Activity Centre..................................The Hub @ Harlow................................................................Saffron Walden Wellbeing & Activity Centre........................Crocus Wellbeing & Activity Centre.......................................Jessopp Court Wellbeing & Activity Centre..........................Merefield Wellbeing & Activity Centre..................................

Accessing Our Services.............................................................Pricing Information....................................................................A Glossary of other Essex Cares Services................................

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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 day time 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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Mid Essex

Our services across Essex

South Essex

North EssexWest Essex

Loughton

The Hub @ Harlow

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

Jessopp Court

Crocus

Highfields

Lions

Hogarth

Learning Disability Older People Mental Health Sensory & Physical Impairment

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Harwich Wellbeing & Activity Centre

The Harwich Centre is located in the grounds of Dover & Harwich Community College, in the ground floor of an old Georgian headmaster’s house. The centre and staff there provide support for adults with learning disabilities.

Activities available at the centre include relaxation, arts and crafts, cooking skills, learning about current affairs, money skills, sports and Makaton; all aimed at developing each individual’s skills, interests and confidence to improve their day-to-day lives.

Customers are encouraged and supported to access venues within the local community including the Adult Community Learning College, swimming pool, bowling alley, shops and restaurants. Staff also teach customers about the importance of road safety.

“I like coming to the centre. Julie & Chris take me bowling and swimming. They also helped me to get work

experience at college which I can walk to from the centre.”

- Katie, a customer at Harwich

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Queen Street Drop-inColchester

Queen Street Drop-in offers person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities. The centre is based in Colchester town centre and acts as a meeting place for customers to enable them, with support, to make full use of the surrounding facilities withmeaningful, structured activities.

Customers can join the centre-run book club at Colchester library, lunch clubs and ten pin bowling, all taking place at local venues. All the activities are based on the needs and wishes of each and every individual who attends.

Customers can also join Crafty Drama, a dancing and singing group who rehearse in a nearby church hall for several shows and performances throughout the year.

“ I like going out bowling and for lunch every Friday - I look forward to it all week.”

- Andrew, a customer at Queen Street

“I like working towards the shows, I’m really enjoying the singing and juggling we’re doing for this year’s performance”

- Paul, a customer who attends Crafty Drama

Rosemary Road Drop-inClacton-on-Sea

The Rosemary Road Drop-in is based within an old shop front on Clacton High Street and provides care and support for adults with learning disabilities.

Being right in the middle of town offers customers easy access into the community. They are supported with shopping skills, learn about healthy lifestyles including going to the gym and also have lunch in town on a regular basis. Activities are based on the interests and aspirations of customers who over time will be able to build up the confidence and skills to access their local facilities independently.

Customers and staff also volunteer at the local food bank, supporting other people in need.

“I like being supported by the staff here to try new things. I like going out to meet new people. I love going swimming

and laugh all the time; no one else could take me – but the Clacton Drop-in does and I get a proper

lesson when I’m there.’’

- Julia, a customer at the

Clacton Centre

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Woodlands Wellbeing & Activity Centre Colchester

Woodlands Wellbeing & Activity Centre offers person-centred services for adults with learning and physical disabilities.

The centre provides customers with meaningful activities in–house, including sessions within the centre’s specialist sensory room which uses lights, sounds and smells to engage customers as well as games and crafts.

Customers are also supported to enjoy activities out in the community including ten pin bowling and lunch clubs at local venues.

The centre can accommodate those with high support needs. Activities and care provided are based on each individual’s needs and wishes.

“I like coming here because I go out to the garden centres on the minibus and shopping in Mersea which I wouldn’t be able to do on my own.”

- Alan, customer at Woodlands

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Marylands Wellbeing & Activity CentreColchester

Sharing the same site as Shrublands, Marylands Wellbeing & Activity Centre supports older adults by providing an opportunity to socialise and be involved with stimulating activities.

Activities include floor games, movement to music and regular themed cinema weeks as well as quizzes and discussions about current affairs. The centre offers lots of art and craft activities including making cards, artwork and themed decorations to display at the centre throughout the year. All the activities are aimed at encouraging both mental and physical stimulation and to reducing social isolation.

Customers are able to visit the local area and beauty spots on an activity bus shared with Woodlands Wellbeing & Activity Centre, also based in the historic town of Colchester.

“I would like to thank staff for a memorable Cinema afternoon at Marylands. The old films

brought back happy memories of times gone by which

were chatting about for weeks

afterwards.”

- Julie, a customer at Marylands

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Millicents Wellbeing & Activity CentreClacton-on-Sea

Millicents Wellbeing & Activity Centre offers support to older adults in the local community.

Customers at the centre can take part is a wide range of activities including snooker, skittles and crafts as well as having access to hairdressing and chiropody services on-site.

The staff at Millicents encourage customers to access the local community in order to help maintain links with local facilities and encourage customers to be independent and active when not at the centre. This includes: visits to garden centres, lunch time visits to local pubs and cafes and an annual Christmas shopping trip.

The centre has links with local schools where customers are able to recall memories and reminisce with students about times gone by and the children come to the centre to put on shows and to sing carols at Christmas.

“Thank you to all the Millicents team for the excellent care and support you have provided our dad. You have provided a valuable service during a difficult time”

- daughter of Patrick, a customer at Millicents

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Shrublands Wellbeing & Activity CentreColchester

Shrublands Wellbeing & Activity Centre offers a specialist service for people with a range of mental health needs including dementia and depression, in a small friendly environment run by a multi-skilled team.

The centre provides a range of activities that encourage stimulation for cognitive, physical and emotional support for customers, and respite and emotional support for relatives and carers.

Activities include: music appreciation, watching classic films, singing, enjoying table and board games and reminiscing with friends.The centre has a large garden which customers are able to tend to and nurture, including planting bulbs and growing plants and vegetables which help maintain fitness and mental stimulation.

Over the course of the year customers can enjoy organising and tak-ing part in annual fetes, fundraising events and garden parties.

“Shrublands is the best place I’ve ever been, I’ve found myself

here - thank you.”

- Shirley, a customer at Shrublands

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Mid Essex

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, cinema as well as pubs and cafés to have the opportunity to enjoy a meal out and try something new. The on-site café offers a nutritious lunch for when customers choose to remain in the centre. Chair fit sessions take place regularly for gen-tle and energetic seated exercises that help maintain and development fitness and dexterity. The centre boasts a specialist sensory room with a water bed which many customer enjoy, an IT suite and a physiotherapy 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 customer and families can discuss topics such as personal health & hygiene, relationships and sexual health.

“David has great faith in the staff at Braintree who have woked hard to build his confidence - he would never have joined the library club, even just a few months ago.”

- Parents of David, a customer at Braintree

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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 nurture and maintain, developing new skills and interests each season. Being close to Maldon high street means customers can easily access the community and can use the local transport to other venues further afield.

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 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, skills which they can

use at home after leaving the centre.

“I love coming to Chapter House to see

my friends. I really enjoy learning to cook

new things which I always try at home

afterwards.”

- Laura, a customer at Chapter House

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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 staff are experienced in supporting 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; ranging for recognition games through to learning to access the Internet to find out about favourite hobbies or to email friends and family.

“It’s great to see the 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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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 essential everyday skills that enable independence including shopping, cooking and money management. Depending on their interests, customers can regularly participate in a range of enjoyable activities including: knitting, playing pool, crafts and tai chi.

Customers are encouraged to take part in activities outside of the centre within their local community 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 exer-cise in and around the town and countryside, encouraging a health lifestyle.

“We have noticed a real

difference in Robert who is much

happier since joining Halstead.

We’re pleased that he is trying so many

new activities.”

- Parent of Robert, a customer at

Halstead

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Mid Essex

Newland Street Drop-inWitham

Located in Witham, Newland Street Drop-in provides an ideal place for customers to meet up with friends and plan their day. With easy access to community venues, there are regular outings to the library, shops and sports centres. The shop is one of several locations in Witham supporting the Keep Safe project, providing a place of safety for vulnerable adults to call in to.

Staff support customers to build confidence with managing money, travel training to be able to attend the centre and access other facilities independently, shopping and preparing basic meals.

Customers can also enjoy activities within the Drop-in including producing very creative artwork which is displayed and on sale to the public in the local library.

The centre offers a point of contact and information for the public to visit and find out more about the services Essex Cares offers.

“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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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; all aimed at encouraging movement, positivity and mental stimulation.

“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 recommend it to anyone. As I know 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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Mid Essex

Charles Dickens Court Wellbeing & Activity CentreChelmsford

Charles Dickens Court 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 as well as social stimulation. 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 didn’t 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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Mid Essex

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 take part in group discussion, quizzes and a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, board games and gentle seated exercises that encourage a healthy, happy lifestyle.

“I really enjoyed the Jubilee buffet celebrations and want to thank staff for all their hard work in organising it - it gave me something to look forward and I told all my friends about it afterwards. The commemorative cup and saucer will be placed on show at home. Thank you!”

- Flora, a customer at Rohan Court

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Ashleigh Wellbeing & Activity CentreBasildon

Ashleigh Wellbeing & Activity Centre is a community hub located in Basildon. The centre is predominantly known for supporting adults who have learning disabilities but increasingly offers services that support the whole community.

Customers are encouraged and supported to access facilities within the local area including swimming, ten pin bowling, lunch clubs and walking groups.

There are also many activities for customers to enjoy within the centre including sensory sessions, art, reading, listening to music, playing games and watching films. Healthy living and eating is promoted through cookery lessons, health and beauty sessions, massage, yoga, the use of gym balls and passive stretching.

“I like the Ashleigh Centre so much; can there be an ‘after Ashleigh club’?”

- Kerry, a customer at Ashleigh

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Canvey Island Wellbeing & Activity Centre

Canvey Island Wellbeing & Activity Centre is a bright and spacious centre supporting adults with learning disabilities.

The centre provides many activities for customers who are able to select the daily activities they wish to participate in from the choice board.

Customers can take part in sports sessions at the local sports centre, golf range and bowling alley as well as enjoy activities at the centre within the specialist sensory room and using the kitchen to cook their own lunchtime meals and take the recipes away to try at home.

Staff support customers to undertake work experience at a local residential home as well as supporting the Salvation Army activities in Hadleigh, which enable work based skills and confidence to be developed.

“Canvey is the best centre in the world and has wonderful staff

who make sure we always have fun - I can’t wait to come back each week!”

- a customer at Canvey Island

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Hesten Lodge Wellbeing & Activity CentreBenfleet

Hesten Lodge Wellbeing & Activity Centre is a specialised service offering a high level of care to vulnerable adults with physical and learning disabilities. The centre is small and unique supporting a maximum of 20 customers each day.

The centre provides many different activities on site including arts & crafts, chair fit exercises, cooking & baking, relaxation, passive stretching, yoga, sensory sessions and one to one communication work.

Woodland and spacious gardens surround the centre, which can be used in the summer months when weather permits; promoting being active outdoors in everyday life.

The centre also supports customers to access the local community including visits to the library, an over 50’s lunch club, coffee mornings at the nearby church, bowling and shopping trips all of which are enjoyed by customers.

“I enjoy the freedom that being at Hesten Lodge gives me”

- a customer at from Hesten Lodge

Walter Boyce Wellbeing & Activity CentreBrentwood

The Walter Boyce Wellbeing & Activity Centre supports adults with learning disabilities. Around 45 customers a day attend the centre as well as a number of customers with more profound learning disabilities who attend the specialist unit providing higher levels of care. The centre aims to increase customers’ confidence, self esteem and expectations by supporting them to take greater control of their lives and enjoy their favourite activities.

The centre promotes and encourages a strong community presence and customers are supported to regularly access their local facilities. There are pub lunches, swimming, snooker, gym and shopping trips to look forward to as well as outings to one of the three local country parks for biking, crazy golf or to play football. There are also a wide range of work experience opportunities available to customers with the Book Rest coffee shop in Brentwood Library and Copy Cats 2, a print studio based within the centre itself.

Activities at the centre include: yoga, arts & crafts, music, karaoke, communication,

massage, drama, pottery, cooking, reminiscence,

games and puzzles.

“I think it’s great to come here. Staff are friendly and I’ve got

loads of friends.”

- Joanne, a customer at Walter Boyce

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Hogarth Wellbeing & Activity CentreBrentwood

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Hogarth Wellbeing & Activity Centre provides support to older adults. The centre offers a wide range of stimulating activities that help customers to retain existing skills, learn new ones, build confidence and self-esteem and to increase physical and mental activity.

The centre offers a welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere giving customers the opportunity to meet and socialise with others in a safe environment, supported by professional and fully trained staff.

Customers at Hogarth can enjoy activities including arts & crafts, bingo, board games, quizzes, light physical games & exercise, reminiscence, music, gardening and entertainment afternoons.

Staff also offer support with personal care where needed.

“Rather than sit at home on my own, I like to come in and spend time with people. I look forward to coming back every week and see what new things there are planned!”

- a customer at Hogarth

Lions Wellbeing & Activity CentreBrentwood

At Lions Wellbeing & Activity Centre support is offered to adults with a wide range of mental health conditions including schizophrenia, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Lions is based within the Hogarth Centre, alongside Hogarth Wellbeing & Activity Centre which supports older adults.

Customers can enjoy many relaxing and fun activities including arts & crafts, bingo, board games, quizzes, pub style games, reminiscence, Nintendo Wii games, music and entertainment afternoons.

The centre offers a welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere giving customers the opportunity to meet and socialise with others in a safe environment, supported by professional and fully trained staff.

“I love music and I love to dance at the Centre. I always leave with a smile on my face.”

- a customer at Lions

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St Lukes Wellbeing & Activity CentreRochford

Situated in the old Rochford hospital grounds, St Lukes Wellbeing & Activity Centre has a large welcoming lounge described by visitors as friendly, bright and comfortable.

The staff at the centre support older adults living in the communities of Rayleigh, Rochford, Hullbridge, Hockley and Wakering.

Activities at the centre include: bingo, painting, scrabble, cards, musical entertainment, quizzes, knitting and crafts. As well as activities that promote health and wellbeing including chiropodist visits and chairfit exercises.

“Dealing with dementia is very isolating. You often feel that nobody cares or understands. That’s not the case at St Lukes - thank you!”

- Wife of a St Lukes customer

Tyrells & Tudors Wellbeing & Activity CentreBenfleet

Situated in the multi-purpose Tyrells building, Tyrells and Tudors Wellbeing & Activity Centre supports older people and adults with mental health needs.

The centre aims to meet customer’s needs by offering them the opportunity to enjoy a day out, meet with new friends and share experiences and life stories.

There is always a variety of activities available for customers to join in with, including: table-top games such as cards, bingo and board games as well as floor games such as target practice, basketball and chairfit exercises. Customers can also enjoy arts and crafts as well as reminiscence sessions.

Group meals out are arranged several times a year as well as an annual Christmas pantomime trip.

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Loughton Wellbeing & Activity Centre

Loughton Wellbeing & Activity Centre is located close to Debden Broadway, and is set within beautiful grounds. The centre specialises in support for adults with learning disabilities.

Customers at the centre have access to a small horticulture area with specially raised beds to enable easy access for customers who use wheelchairs.

The centre is within half a mile of London’s Central tube line making access to London and the surrounding area for trips out very easy. The centre has a vibrant and creative art group which has produced many fine pieces of work which are displayed and admired around the centre giving the customers a sense of pride. These follow different themes, ranging from the Olympics to wonderful recreations of indigenous Australian Aboriginal art.

“I have been coming to Loughton Resource Centre for 24 years and have seen lots of changes, but I love coming now more than ever, there’s always something new to try.”

- Donna, a customer at Loughton

The Hub @ Harlow (Formally Pyenest)

The Hub @ Harlow will be launching in the autumn of 2013 and will offer a diverse range of services to the local community all focused on independent living and improving the quality of life; delivered in a purposely fitted out premises.

The Hub based in the centre of Harlow will assist those with physical or learning impairments including complex needs, sensorycustomers, those with mental health conditions as well as catering for a broad age range from teenagers to older people. The aim of The Hub is to develop independent living skills in a safe environment and to promote health and wellbeing through a series of fun, enjoyable and memorable activities. The team will assistcustomers to maintain and improve mobility and encourageparticipation to combat isolation.

The lively centre has a café which will be at the heart of all activities with internet facilities and bespoke events such as dementia café sessions all of which are focused for specific groups of customers. The sensory room provides customers with a place of relaxation and sits amongst numerous other formal rooms as well as soft seating areas. Each customer at The Hub will have their own person-centred support plan ensuring that individual goals and aspirations are met through the activities undertaken and the skills taught.

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The Saffron Walden Wellbeing & Activity Centre offers support foradults with learning disabilities in north-west Essex.

The centre provides a vibrant and stimulating atmosphere whereneeds and expectations of customers are met through an innovativeprogramme of activities. The centre runs a dynamic theatre groupcalled the Great Pretenders that includes customers in all aspectsof theatre production from workshops and actual performancesthrough to costume and set making. The group promotes skills suchas team spirit, communication, spatial awareness, coordination andself-expression.

The centre is within easy walking distance of the town whichenables customers, with the support of staff, to access facilities suchas the library and gym. Customers are also able to join theramble group and learn about growing fruit and vegetables in thecentres allotment as well as develop photography skills in thecamera club.

Within the centre customers can also becomeinvolved in their very own radio

station, enjoy surfing the internetin the computer room and enjoy being creative, from art & crafts to pottery, knitting and cushion making.

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Crocus Wellbeing & Activity CentreTakeley

Crocus Wellbeing & Activity Centre is a very friendly and supportive centre in a village location, not far from Stansted airport.

The centre offers support for adults who have a wide variety of needs that are catered for by staff who are caring yet very professional.

Crocus offers a bright, pleasant environment with a view of a lovely garden. It has ample parking spaces and good disabled access.

The centre provides customers with a two course cooked lunchtime meal daily, from a varied menu of healthy, home-cooked meals.

Customer can enjoy a wide range of stimulating and enjoyable activities from arts & crafts, baking, games as well as outside entertainers and outings to local attractions and facilities. The centre aims to reduce social isolation that often causes sadness and loneliness.

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Jessopp Court Wellbeing & Activity CentreWaltham Abbey

Jessopp Court Wellbeing & Activity Centre is situated in the historical and scenic area of Waltham Abbey, and provides support for older adults.

The centre offers a friendly and welcoming environment in which to make new friends, socialise and participate in a variety of activities. The supportive staff are fully trained and aim to meet each individual’s needs and requirements.

The centre also provides a delicious two course lunch and beverages throughout the day.

“Its great! I have made lots of new friends and I enjoy the day centre greatly. I can’t wait for Wednesdays

to come round, so I can come to Jessopp. Highly recommended.”

- Erica, a customer at Jessopp Court

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Merefield Wellbeing & Activity CentreHarlow

West Essex

Merefield Wellbeing & Activity Centre is a purpose built modern centre with a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. It is an ideal environment to make friends and to socialise with others.

The centre is set within beautiful surroundings with a peaceful garden and a pond full of unusual and protected species as well as a family of ducks who return each year that customers are able to admire and remember year after year.

Every day at the centre is different, with a variety of stimulating activities available including reminiscence, singing, crafts, and a care package designed to meet each individual’s needs.

Customers can enjoy a nutritious two course lunch served by our trained, professional and friendly staff in a safe and pleasant envi-ronment.

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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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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 one of the Operations Managers listed on the back of this leaflet.

VAT will be charged where applicable.

A Glossary of other 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 localcommunity.

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 you may need to support independence at home and in the local community. Aids and equipment can be delivered to your door and adaptations completed by trainedassessors.

Work Based Training - providing hands on experience andtraining for adults with learning disabilities across a number ofdifferent industry sectors including: catering, horticulture, printing, packaging and conference management.

ECL Supported Employment - supporting individuals withlearning disabilities into paid employment. With help in CVwriting, job searching and interview techniques through to on the job training and coaching.

Equipment – providing aids that help people remain independent at home from a catalogue of over 4000 products. Our skilled team are also able to design and install complex adaptations like ramps and bathrooms.

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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, in the first instance please call us on 0845 835 0150.

Alan FrostHead of Wellbeing & Activity CentresTel: 07786 125745

Alan Piniewski - Operational Manager North EssexTel: 07766 725190

Astrid Probst - Operational Manager Mid EssexTel: 07786 125854

Sue Bullman - Operational Manager South EssexTel: 07769 163593

Susan Marriott - Operational Manager West EssexTel: 07788 301632

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