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Central Day Centre and Sullivan Suite offers a service to people over the age of 50 who have a diagnosis of dementia and on ongoing health needs.
Our aim is to help people stay healthy and independent by providing day opportunities to take part in therapeutic and stimulating activities, which will ultimately maintain independence and allow people to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Our staff are highly trained to ensure the service provided is of high quality and meets individual needs.
What does our day centre provide?
You can choose to access the service for either a full or half day, and both our buildings are equipped with a central door locking system, provide single storey access to all areas, and safe access to all indoor and outdoor areas. We offer the following:
- Support from trained and experienced staff
- Assistance with personal care
- Assistance for people with moving and handling needs
- A chance to meet and make friends with people of similar age
- Partnership working with other professionals and community groups
- Help to administer medications safely
- A variety of activities designed around each person’s needs
- Refreshments and nutritional meals which cater to individuals dietary requirements.
To help people stay healthy and independent, we offer a wide range of activities which are tailored around the needs of each person who attends the centre.
Activities on offer
- Chair based exercises
- Tai-Chi
- Tablet Tai-Chi
- Walking programme
- Ladies and men’s health groups
- Sensory activities.
- Book club bowling
- Care making
- Cooking
- Arts and crafts and painting
- Darts
- Local history
- Music and dance
- Pool
- Reading group and poetry
- Singing Wellbeing
- Carpentry
- Card games options, dominoes and puzzles
- Flower arranging and gardening
- Visiting local places of interest.
How much does it cost?
Wigan Council charges for care services, however the amount you pay will depend on your financial circumstances.
For more information about your care charges, you can speak with your social worker or social care officer involved in handling your care.
How to get there and access the centre
Your social worker assessment will identify whether you require transport to and from the day centre. However, your own preferred method of transport may be more suitable for your individual needs.
To attend the day centre, you will require an assessment. If you already have a social worker or social care officer, please contact them to request an assessment.
If you do not have a social worker, you can contact our Community Adult Front Door team on 01942 828777 or complete our online form:
Once you have contacted our duty team, the staff will arrange to visit you at home and organise a visit to the day centre. Free taster days are available to try before you attend.
How to get in touch
Before contacting us, take a look at our frequently asked questions page, as this may answer any remaining queries.
Central Day Centre and Sullivan Suite is open Monday to Friday, 9am-4:30pm.
You can also visit our support for carers web page, which includes information on carers assessments and useful links to groups around the borough.
Testimonies
- "The Central Day Centre is a special and wonderful place. As a day centre they cater to your specific and individual needs, making your day happy and comfortable. The management and all the staff are so friendly, caring and dedicated in every way, delivering a superior service. I cannot praise them enough for everything they do."
- "A lovely environment where mum is always warmly welcomed, greeted with a friendly smile and looked after with great care, dignity and respect. The carers provide quality care and support and quickly got to know mum well. Mum enjoys a variety of interactive and fun activities which help to stimulate and engage her, but more importantly she enjoys the social interaction, company and friendship that it provides. We feel confident that she is well cared for and safe when attending the day centre, whilst at the same time providing much needed respite for us as carers."