Local Activities & Support Services for Older People
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LOCAL ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE Introduction This directory is a snapshot summary of local information put together to provide older people and their families with a flavour of the type and location of services that are available to older people locally, covering a range of needs. It is by no means exhaustive. None of these services have been vetted by the Borough Council, and inclusion of services on the list does not constitute a recommendation. It is highly recommended that families and service users find out more about available services in order to assess whether they are suitable for the individual concerned. Borough Council of Wellingborough Oct 2014 * * * * * Northamptonshire Care Services Directory 2014/15 Hard copies of the Northamptonshire Care Services Directory are available at Glamis Hall day centre or call 0300 126 1000 or follow the link below http://www.carechoices.co.uk/region/east-midlands/northamptonshire/ Alzheimer’s Society www.alzheimers.org.uk Northamptonshire offices:- Acorn House, Acorn Industrial Estate, Islip, Northamptonshire, NN14 3FD Tel. 01832 736670 Carers Support Groups Offering practical and emotional support for carers of people with dementia: Wellingborough – 1st Wednesday every month Time: 10.15 am – 11.45 am Location: Swanspool Pavilion, Swanspool Parade, Wellingborough, NN8 2BZ. For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01832 736678. 1 Irthlingborough – 1st Thursday every month Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm Location: Headways, 61 High Street, Irthlingborough, NN9 5PU. For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01832 736678. Kettering – Last Monday every month Time: 10.30 am – 12.00 noon Location: St Andrew’s Church Hall, Crown Street, Kettering, NN16 8RG For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01832 736677. Bowls Kettering/Corby – Alternate Monday’s every month Time: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Location: The Lawns, George Street, Kettering, NN16 0AP For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01832 736677. Desborough & Rothwell – 3rd Wednesday every month Time: 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm Location: Cheaney Court Residential Home, Harrington Road, Desborough, NN14 2NH For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01832 736677 Corby – 2nd Monday every month Time: 10.30 am – 12.00 noon Location: West Glebe Pavilion, West Glebe Park, Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1SZ For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01832 736677 Corby – 2nd Thursday every month Time: 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm Location: Thackley Green (off Lewin Road), Great Oakley, Corby, NN18 8JS For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01832 736677 Brixworth – 3rd Thursday every month Time: 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm Location: Brixworth Heritage Centre, Church Street, Brixworth, NN6 9BZ For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01604 878062 Long Buckby – 3rd Wednesday every month Time: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Location: Long Buckby Community Centre, Station Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7QB 2 Northampton – 3rd Thursday every month Time: 10.15 am – 11.30 am Location: Simon de Senlis Court, Robert Street, Northampton, NN1 3AE For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 07590 418333/01604 878063 Northampton – 3rd Monday day every month Time: 7.00 pm – 8.15 pm Location: Turn Furlong Specialist Care Centre, Rookery Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 8BZ For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 07590 418333/01604 878063 Dementia Cafes Offering a chance to spend a few hours in a friendly, supportive and relaxed social setting. An opportunity for support and an exchange of information and experiences. Talks on a wide range of subjects. Wellingborough– 3rd Tuesday every month Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Location: Swanspool Pavilion, Swanspool Parade, Wellingborough, NN8 2BZ. For more information contact the Dementia Cafe Co-ordinator on 07803115351 or 01832 736674. Kettering a.m. Dementia Cafe – 1st Tuesday every month Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Location: Kettering Room, Corn Market Hall, London Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX Kettering p.m. Dementia Cafe – 2nd Tuesday every month Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Location: Kettering Room, Corn Market Hall, London Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX Corby Dementia Cafe – 4th Monday every month Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Location: West Glebe Pavilion, West Glebe Park, Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1SZ Desborough Dementia Cafe – 4th Thursday every month Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Location: Desborough Baptist Church, Station Road, Desborough, NN14 2RS Moulton Dementia Cafe – 2nd Monday every month Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Location: Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street, Moulton, NN3 7SB 3 Thrapston Dementia Cafe – 3rd Thursday every month Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Location: Thrapston Baptist Church, 33 Huntingdon Road, Thrapston, NN14 4NF Northampton Dementia Cafe – 1st Thursday every month Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Location: The Doddridge Centre, St. James, Northampton, NN5 5LD For more Dementia Cafe information contact the Co-ordinator on 01832 736670 Singing for the Brain Groups in Northamptonshire: For more information contact the Singing for the Brain Leader on 07850 929660 Northampton – Every Friday Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am Location: Abington Community Centre, Wheatfield Road South, Northampton, NN3 2HH Kettering – Every Thursday Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am Location: Corn Market Hall, London Road, Kettering, NN15 7QA Corby – Every Monday Time: 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Location: West Glebe Pavilion, West Glebe Park, Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1SZ Home visits/Outreach work: Provision of information and support to carers of people with dementia via one to one contact. Time: Available Monday – Thursday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. For more information contact the Dementia Support Worker on 01832 736678 or 07711855145. Befriending Service: Befriending service offering 1:1 support for companionship, activities, shopping etc. For more information contact the Befriending Manager on 01832 736676. 4 Day Support: Provision of a caring and stimulating environment for people with dementia. For more information contact the Day Support Manager on 07866 039092 For people 65 years and over Day: Monday Time: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Location: Eleonore House, Buttermere Close, Northampton, NN3 2BG For people under 65 years Day: Wednesday Time: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Location: Eleonore House, Buttermere Close, Northampton, NN3 2BG Age UK Northamptonshire www.ageuk.org.uk/northamptonshire Tel. 08456 772 220 Age UK provides a variety of services to help support people 50 years+ to cope independently at home and in the community. Services include information & advice; money management; shopping; cleaning; carers sitting service; day centres and lunch clubs; hospital aftercare; personal care; gardening; handy person service. Home Care – 01604 611200 This service provides older people help with domestic tasks – Including general housework; Internal cleaning of windows; Laundry; Light local shopping; Changing beds; Ironing. Hospital Aftercare – 01604 611200 After a stay in hospital, coping with everyday tasks can be difficult. This free service, which operates Monday – Friday, provides practical and emotional support to older people who have been discharged from hospital, to re-adjust and return to independence. Shopping Service – The shopping service is designed to help older people who find it difficult or impossible to do their own shopping and have nobody else that could do it for them. A number of supermarkets work in partnership with Age UK in Northampton, Wellingborough, Corby and Kettering. Handyperson Scheme – 01536 524986 This scheme helps older people to remain independent by assisting with a range of minor household repairs. Jobs include the fitting of smoke detectors, handrails and key safes; replacing light bulbs, fuses and plugs, small carpentry work, fitting curtain poles and tracks. Help with finding a trustworthy gardener too. 5 Carers Service – 01604 611200 The Carers Service supports people who care for other people. Carers who register for the service can benefit from a carer to sit with your loved one to allow you a break; the chance to talk to someone who understands and will listen and offer support in your caring role; information on matters that may concern you as a carer such as benefits and allowances, aids and adaptations; information and advice on what other services and support that you could access locally and nationally. Lifetime Centres – 01604 611200 Age UK Lifetime Centres offer a range of activities to people who want to maintain a good quality of life, build new friendships and learn new skills. If you are looking to get out of the house for the day or just a few hours, the Lifetime Centre is available for a cup of tea or a meal, the company of friends and much more. ***Age UK are setting up a day service at Langdale Court, Penrith Drive, Wellingborough in November 2014.*** Langdale Day Centre will offer activities to help people to remain fit and active for longer. The Centre is dedicated to older people who want to meet new people and take part in activities in a relaxed environment, for older people with complex needs and requirements including physical, sensory and memory impairments. Day: Wednesday and Friday Time: 10am until 3pm Cost: from £18.90 depending on transport and payment method. Where possible we provide a wheelchair accessible minibus to collect you from your home and return you back safely. Your day at Langdale Court will include a two course hot meal, tea and coffee. We also cater for individual dietary requirements. Request for an assessment through our Service Advice Team on 0845 677 2220. Lines are open between 9 am and 12noon Monday to Friday. North East Northamptonshire courses and activities The clubs and activities detailed below are run in association with Age UK Northamptonshire, if you are interested in attending any of the courses call 01604 629595 or email: [email protected] or the number specified.