Some centres cater for people with dementia or with a physical disability. All other centres open from 10am-3pm for 46 weeks each year, closing at Easter, Christmas and during the summer, usually August, except for Derby House and Alan Chun Day Centres, which are open 51 weeks each year. Transport Transport to and from the Centres is provided. Each Centre aims to provide an enjoyable and stimulating day for those attending. There is a programme of activities and occupations that reflects the comments and suggestions of people attending the Centre as well as the ideas of staff and volunteers.
Some time is spent in fundraising to finance outings on occasions throughout the year.
Guest speakers and entertainers visit the Centres and there are links with local communities and schools. Funding Day Centres are funded through local Health and Social Services Departments and the criteria for admission reflect the current policies and priorities of those agencies. Essentially, Centres provide a service for people who, through frailty or disability, are unable to participate in other clubs and societies and would otherwise be socially isolated. Referrals Referra1 to a day centre should be made through Eastleigh Community Services. Referral forms are available from the Administrative Office.