| Family
Support Scheme
Established in the late 1970s, the Family Support Scheme supports carers who have relatives with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. The scheme used to offer a 'sitting' service, but was changed in favour of day centres in key locations throughout Central Notts. We have 12 centres offering a total of 235 one-day-a-week places.
Activities:
Each centre runs a programme of short-duration activities including chair-based music and movement, reminiscence therapy and other activities suitable for both men and women.
Staffing:
A good staffing level ensures a safe environment for service users and one in which their dependency needs can be met. Normally a supervisor, 2 - 4 care assistants and up to 2 or 3 volunteers are present at each centre, giving a ratio of approximately one helper to 3 older people.
Transport:
Home to centre transport with escort is provided, picking up service users from around 9-00 am and returning them home in the early afternoon.
Cost to Service User:
There is a minimum charge to the service user which covers the cost of refreshments and subsidised 'cooked chilled' meals.
How to refer to the service:
Referrals may be made directly to the scheme organiser by health care and social services professionals. The Organiser will make a home assessment visit which, if appropriate, will lead to a decision to offer a place at one of the centres.
Details of Family Support Scheme Centres:
Monday
Mattersey Court (off West Bank)
Mansfield
and
The Homesteads
Hartley Road
Kirkby
Tuesday
Blidworth Community Centre
(Bell Vue Lane)
and
Brierley House
(off The Oval)
Sutton
Wednesday
Edwinstowe Recreation Centre
(Rufford School)
and
Harwood Close
Skegby Lane
Sutton
Thursday
The Hawthornes
Stonebridge Lane
Warsop
and
Willoughby Court
Bellamy Road Estate
Friday
Brierley House
(off The Oval)
Sutton
and
Pinxton Village Hall
Derbyshire
Saturday
Concord House
St.John Street
Mansfield
and
Bishop's Court
Boughton
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