Day care services for adults
Welcome to Brandon Day Centre
Located close to the Town Centre of Brandon in Suffolk, Brandon Day Centre is a purpose-built facility. The local community funded the cost of the build.
At Brandon Day Centre, we support adults of all ages, including those with a physical disability or living with dementia, with enjoyable and stimulating day care within a safe and homely environment.
Customers who attend Brandon Day Centre will have the opportunity to have fun, socialise and take part in a wide range of activities, helping them to maintain skills whilst offering family carers a well-earned break.
Our service aims to help combat social isolation, promote independence and improve wellbeing.
Our Team
Our team of professional care staff are fully trained in all aspects of personal care. They work closely with families, social workers, GPs, district nurses and home care agencies to maintain a high level of service and continuity of care.
Providing support to our care staff and customers are a team of minibus drivers, catering and domestic staff, as well as a dedicated team of volunteers.
Facilities
Brandon Day Centre is set in pleasant surroundings and offers a wide range of facilities, including a bright and spacious lounge/activity room, dining room, assisted bath with hoists for those finding it difficult to manage on their own, as well as meeting room facilities and garden.
What’s Available
- Free door-to-door transport if required
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Assisted bathing
- Stand-aid/hoists for wheelchair transfer
- Freshly prepared two-course hot and nutritious lunch
- Exercise and movement
- Live entertainment
- Therapeutic and social activities
- Free Wi-Fi internet access
- An enclosed garden/patio area
- A bi-monthly newsletter
- Raffles (donations always gratefully received)
- Free ‘taster’ day (lunch extra)
- Meeting room (available for hire)
Getting to Know You
To ensure your day care experience is enjoyable, before your first day, we like to arrange a face-to-face assessment, where we can have a chat to help us understand your needs and interests, give you a chance to ask any questions, or share any concerns you may have that we should be aware of.
For those who would like to have a look around beforehand, there is the option to have a tour around the day centre and to meet the team.
Your First Visit
Your first visit is a free ‘taster’ day, so all you will need to bring with you is some money for your lunch. This free day gives you a chance to experience first-hand what we do at the day centre and to meet new friends.
Getting to and from Brandon Day Centre
Funded by Brandon Community Association through their Charity Shop and supported by the local community, we have three specially adapted and fully accessible minibuses.
We offer a free door-to-door transport service for those living in Brandon and the surrounding area, who have no other means of getting to the centre.
All journeys using our minibuses to and from the centre are escorted by a member of the care team.
We can also signpost you to local taxi companies and community transport providers upon request.
A Typical Day
The day starts with a warm and friendly welcome and tea, coffee or hot chocolate and biscuits.
Activities are always fun. We have a varied programme offering a choice of morning activity such as dance and movement, arts and crafts, puzzles, quizzes and bingo (depending on your interests), as well as an opportunity to socialise with other customers, staff and volunteers.
Staff are always on hand if you need help with personal care, and if you wish, you can enjoy a nice relaxing bath and hair wash in our specially adapted bath.
You can enjoy a varied menu, offering a choice of nutritious two-course lunch, freshly prepared by our onsite team who can cater for any special dietary requirements, including gluten-free, pureed and diabetic.
After lunch, you can listen to the entertainment or join in fun group activities such as ‘New Age Kurling’ and ‘Carpet Bowls’, followed by a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake before home time.
What Our Customers Have to Say
“I come to the day centre because I am lonely. The company here is lovely, everyone is very nice, and no one judges me for being old. I enjoy the food; the dinner is delicious. The day centre is open, airy and clean. I’m looking forward to using the new decking area next summer. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. I do love coming to the day centre.” – Rose
“My husband Basil attends the day centre 4 days each week, it’s part of his daily routine. Although he is unable to tell me about his day, I know he enjoys going because he is very happy to see the care staff when they pick him up each day. All the carers are friendly & supportive both to Basil & to me. While he is at the day centre I can enjoy much needed free time – whether it’s meeting friends for coffee or catching up with the dreaded household chores! I am very grateful for the support given to both of us.” – Basil & Caroline
“I was extremely lonely after the passing of my wife, and I have been coming here for just over a year. I love all the staff; they are so welcoming and friendly. I haven’t danced for 4 years and recently I was able to dance with two beautiful women, it made my day. It gets me out of the house, which I appreciate. I love everyone here.” – John
Providing Independence with Care
- We will treat you as an individual
- We will support you to keep your independence and maintain your dignity
- We will take personal responsibility to uphold the Harmonize Values – Responsive, Empower, Safe, Person Centred, Equality, Caring and Trust (RESPECT)
A Friendly Place to Meet
We host a free Coffee and Friends event every Monday morning at the centre. Formerly known as Meet up Mondays, this event, organised by volunteer Lorraine, provides an opportunity for people who are isolated and want to make new friends to meet up and enjoy a chat over a free cuppa and biscuits.
Also included in the building is a fully accessible and flexible meeting space which is available for hire to local groups and businesses. Prices are available upon request.
Keeping Brandon Day Centre Sustainable
We continue working with staff, partners, supporters and the local community to explore ways to improve our service offer to help keep the centre a valuable and sustainable resource for the people of Brandon and the wider community.
Harmonize Care understand how important the community is to the people who live in the local area and do continuous fundraising for groups and businesses in the local community as well as national charities.
Opening Times
Brandon Day Centre is open five days a week (Monday to Friday), excluding Bank Holidays.
Next Steps
We offer a variety of packages, so if you’d like to spend the day with us or simply come in and enjoy a nice relaxing bath, there’s bound to be something to suit your needs. Prices are available on request.
You or your carer can apply direct, and we accept referrals from Norfolk and Suffolk Adult Social Care Teams, GPs, healthcare professionals and other agencies.
For more information, or if you, a relative or friend would like to join us at Brandon Day Centre, why not give us a call to arrange an assessment and free taster day so you can experience first-hand what we do. We would love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Michelle Jarrett
Day Centre Manager
Brandon Day Centre
Warren Close, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0EE
Tel: 01842 819777
Email: michelle@harmonize-care.co.uk