Following assessment, if deemed eligible, you could receive a Direct Payment to support you to attend a day opportunity of your choice, as appropriate, to support your needs. There are a variety of opportunities available, including:
- Day Centres
- Employment opportunities
- Social opportunities
- Lunch clubs
- Leisure opportunities
We also have some services provided directly by Central Bedfordshire Council, and these are outlined below. You may have to pay towards the cost of attending day opportunities, but this will depend on your financial circumstances.
Our day centres have:
- fully trained staff
- knowledge and understanding in managing physical and learning disability
- opportunities to take part in a wide range of activities
- facilities that enable a range of personal care to be offered i.e. hairdressing, bathing, etc.
- the opportunity for carers to have a break
- a place to maintain your skills
- a safe, protective environment where you can be supported in regaining confidence
There is eligibility criteria and an assessment will be required to use this service.
Transport may be provided to get you to the day centres.
You may have to pay towards the cost of attending the day centres, but this will depend on your financial circumstances.
There is also a small charge for meals.
Please contact our customer service centre on 0300 300 8303 for further information.
Our day centres
We have five day centres for older people:
Beehive Day Centre - Silsoe (previously Ampthill Day Centre)
Holly Walk
Silsoe
Bedfordshire
MK45 4EB
Telephone: 0300 300 8180
Our Silsoe day centre offers:
- cooked meals, along with a selection of drinks and snacks
- entertainment and events
- a range of activities such as bingo, quizzes and chair exercise
- arts and crafts
- Alzheimer's Society drop-in services
- a laundry service (for a small charge)
- hairdressing services on-site
- showering facilities
- accessible garden area
Leighton Buzzard Day Centre
Marigold House
Hockliffe Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3FF
Telephone: 0300 300 8178
Our Leighton Buzzard day centre offers:
- cooked meals, along with a selection of drinks and snacks
- entertainment and events
- a range of activities such as bingo, quizzes and chair exercise
- arts and crafts
- Alzheimer's Society drop-in services
- a laundry service (for a small charge)
- hairdressing services on-site
- showering facilities
- accessible garden area
Biggleswade Day Centre
Willow Branch
Cardamom Street
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8YZ
Telephone: 0300 300 8177
Out Biggleswade day centre offers:
- cooked meals, along with a selection of drinks and snacks
- entertainment and events
- a range of activities such as bingo, quizzes and chair exercise
- arts and crafts
- Alzheimer's Society drop-in services
- a laundry service (for a small charge)
- hairdressing services on-site
- showering facilities
- accessible garden area
Houghton Regis Day Centre
Located in the premises of All Saints View Independent Living Scheme, Sapphire Place, Houghton Regis LU5 5LP
Telephone: 0300 300 8179
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Our Houghton Regis day centre offers:
- cooked meals, along with a selection of drinks and snacks
- entertainment and events
- a range of activities such as bingo, quizzes and chair exercise
- arts and crafts
- Alzheimer's Society drop-in services
- a laundry service (for a small charge)
- hairdressing services on-site
- showering facilities
- accessible garden area