Day Centres

St Cuthberts Care is committed to supporting and enabling older members of the community to be part of and access community life. Our day centres in Consett and Gateshead provide much needed support and care to older people who either suffer from social isolation or from dementia.

St Joseph's Day Centre

St Joseph's day centre in Gateshead is a specialist unit providing day time care and support to older people with dementia, enabling them to continue to live in their own homes and ensuring carers are given a break. St Joseph's is a small, friendly day centre and is able to accommodate up to 15 people at one time.

At St Joseph's we offer a wide range of experiences and activities including arts and crafts, cookery and outings and we have recently developed a sensory room which has numerous therapeutic benefits for those with dementia.

Whilst we focus on providing a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment for our users, we also warmly welcome carers who may wish to pop in for a coffee and a chat, or perhaps join us for one of our regular support meetings.

The centre is open seven days a week and offers people the choice of which day or days they attend.

Referral follows assessment by a mental health social worker. Further information on gaining a referral to St Joseph's Day Centre can be obtained from either St Joseph's or from Gateshead Social Services.

For an informal discussion or information pack please contact the Manager of St Joseph's on 0191 477 1816.

St Joseph's Day Centre
High West Street
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 1LX
stjosephs@stcuthbertscare.org.uk

Blackhill Day Centre

Blackhill day centre in Consett offers day time activities to older people, ensuring continuous involvement in their local community and preventing social isolation. Blackhill day centre can accommodate up to 14 people at any one time.

The centre offers stimulation and relaxation for older people who live in their own homes in the local community. Aimed at those who are aged 65 and older, care and support is offered to ensure people do not become socially isolated and that they continue to participate in activities that are important to them.

A wide range of varied experiences and activities are on offer at the centre, including arts and crafts, cookery, outings and reminiscence therapy. The centre is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Referrals are taken from Social Services.

For an informal discussion or information pack please contact the Manager of Blackhill Day Centre on 01207 592 721.

Blackhill Day Centre
Our Blessed Lady Immaculate (St Mary's) Church Hall
Derwent Street
Blackhill
Consett
DH8 8LZ
Blackhill@stcuthbertscare.org.uk