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Day support
The
Shared Lives Scheme in Medway is a person-centred way of supporting
vulnerable adults with meaningful daytime support and
activities.
Opportunities provided through Shared Lives offer:
- choice;
- creativity;
- flexibility.
By tailoring support to a person’s needs and aspirations, the
scheme aims to be person-centred and outcome-focused.
Day support carers provide and support day activities and
community involvement on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
Activities can be based in the providers home, can be varied and
will depend on an individuals needs, wishes and interests. Being
active, involved and included in community life is important for
people's well-being and life enjoyment. Using and visiting local
facilities is central to this role.
Opportunities may include:
life skills;- art and craft;
- drama;
- college;
- sports, keeping fit and gym;
- gardening;
- cooking;
- computers;
- community projects and volunteering.
We welcome suggestions from potential providers of any
activities they would like to provide. The benefits of becoming a
Shared Lives day support provider include:
- discounted public liability insurance;
- a support network;
- introductions to potential service users;
- training;
- Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.
The Enhanced Care Unit provides day support for
adults with more profound and complex needs.
Support provider details
We are currently recruiting people to provide day support and
would welcome enquiries from anyone who feels they have a skill
they could use to provide a day service to adults with learning
disabilities, physical disabilities or people suffering from
dementia.
Please download and complete the 'Get
Involved' initial application form ( pdf 62KB) and return
it to the address at the end of the form. To use these files you
will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have it on your
computer, please use the advice page.
Find out more about support that is available:
Other organisations providing day support in and around
Medway
Spadework
Spadework provides support and
activities in a garden centre setting. Activities include
gardening, woodwork, computers and catering. Transport from Medway
is provided.
The John Graham Centre
The John
Graham centre provides day support in a country farm
environment. Activities include arts and crafts, gardening, animal
care, baking, music, drama, maintenance and horse riding. Transport
is currently provided from Sittingbourne but the centre will pick
up from points in Medway if there is a demand.
MAPS
MAPS provides
day activities on a drop-in basis in Walderslade, Shaws Wood,
Canterbury and Deal. Activites include musical instruments,
parachute games, pool table, painting and sticking, board games,
Bingo and table football.
Caring Choice
Caring Choice is a private Day Service based at 4 Manor Road,
Chatham , providing a range of activities and
holidays.
DGSM Your Choice
DGSM is affiliated
with the Royal Mencap Society.
Groundwork Kent and Medway
Groundwork Kent and
Medway works on a variety of projects from play areas to
gardening clubs.
Skillnet Group
Skillnet Group
Community Interest Company is a social enterprise. They
support people with and without learning difficulties to work
together to make differences. Any profit they make is
re-invested to support their work and local
communities.
Please note
Shared Lives and Medway Council cannot be held liable for the
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