Some centres cater for people with dementia or with a physical disability. Opening days and times vary, but most are open two or three days a week, 10am-3pm, and transport is provided. Day centres are funded through local Health and Social Services, and a charge is made for the service in accordance with the Social Services Charging Policy. The centres aim to provide an enjoyable and stimulating day for people who, through frailty or disability, are unable to participate in other clubs and societies, and who would otherwise be socially isolated. The programme of activities reflects the comments and suggestions of people attending the centres as well as the ideas of staff and volunteers.
Some time is spent in fundraising to finance occasional outings throughout the year.
Guest speakers and entertainers visit the centres and there are links with local communities and schools. ECS Playschemes are run during the main school holidays for children with special needs and learning disabilities. The service is provided for children aged between five and sixteen who either attend a special school in Eastleigh or live in the borough. The playschemes are staffed by the Activities Organiser, a playleader, a deputy playleader and a team of volunteers. The service provides a high standard of care for all children, and the staff are committed to a positive approach when working with the children.