Parkhead Resource Centre

Parkhead is a day resource centre in Ashington for adults with learning disabilities.

We offer stimulating, educational activities that suit the needs and interests of the people attending. Socialisation and community inclusion is central to the delivery of the service, improving and developing the self-esteem and confidence of those attending.

We realise that each service user will have different abilities and therefore some will be more able than others to tackle the daily routine at the Centre. For this reason, we encourage individuals to be as independent as possible - at a level that suits them.

We run a wide range of activities for service users including:

  • Day trips and excursions

  • Current affairs sessions to encourage interest in local, regional, national and global events

  • Saving scheme available to assist with monetary skills and to ensure funds are available for outings and community groups.

A range of sessions are also on offer according to the needs and interests of service users. For example, cooking and baking, monetary skills, crafts, sensory experience, keep fit, local history, and textiles, IT opportunities, health and beauty and DIY.

Sessions change periodically according to service users' requests.

Parkhead is fully wheelchair accessible and offers a wide range of facilities including:

  • Fully equipped "training" kitchen

  • Large activity/dining room

  • Multi-purpose room with TV and video

  • Fully adapted bathroom

  • Transport to and from the Centre


Meals are available and staff encourage awareness of healthy eating and lifestyles

"You should come here if you can.
It's changed my life."
Steven, service user

Parkhead is open
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
and Friday from 9am - 4pm.
These times apply throughout the year, except Bank Holidays.

 

For and informal discussion or an information pack please contact the Manager of Parkhead Resource Centre, Angela Foster, on 01670 855 561.
 

Parkhead Resource Centre
Park Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8EB
parkhead@stcuthbertscare.org.uk


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