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Can a new day centre dawn?
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.01.20, 2005, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at day centres and whether they continue to be outdated, despite the efforts of many to re-inventing themselves. Stresses that they need to be needs-led and reflect the needs of their users.
A life-changing experience
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.02.06, 2006, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The government wants to extend the principles of Sure Start to older people offering 'one-stop shops' where older people can access a range of services. This article looks at the Mayfair Centre, a community centre in rural Shropshire which aims to reach out to people who may be isolated because of their rural surroundings. The author argues that it offers a good model for practice.