Community and day centres

We directly manage or support a number of day centres which provide a range of activities and facilities for people living in Hackney. Places at a day centre are usually allocated following an assessment of needs by a one of our staff.

The Council is currently developing its day centre service offer. We are working to develop a brand new, modern day centre for people with the highest and most complex needs by the summer of 2016. We are also working to extend community based day opportunities and access to direct payments to meet other needs.

These services are only available following an assessment of need. This is a discussion with you to find out how best to support you. We will look at your needs and decide whether you are eligible for services including attending one of our day centres. Please note there may be a charge for this service depending on your financial circumstances.

If you would like more information and find out whether you would be eligible for the service, please contact us.

Service providers and partners

Community and day centre services which are either directly run or supported by the Council:

• An Viet Foundation
• Clapton Park/Chatsworth Methodist Church
• Jewish Care
• North London Muslim Community Centre
• Oswald Street Centre
• Salvation Army – Hoxton Cornerstone Centre
• Salvation Army Cambridge Heath Church and Community

Referrals and accessing the service

For services directly run by us please contact the Information and Assessment Team, using the details below. For services supported by Hackney see individual providers and partners details for referrals and access information.

Oswald Street day service with transport

Oswald Street is a purpose-built day centre in Hackney. The centre offers a range of day opportunities, activities and lunch as well as transport services for people with complex needs.

Oswald Street is a modern building laid out over 2 floors and includes a sensory garden.

The centre was designed with the help of people using the centre, as well as staff, partners and families in Hackney.

The centre is open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. For further information tel 020 8356 6006.

Homeshare daycare scheme

The homeshare daycare scheme works with volunteers who open their homes to provide regular support to the carers of adults. The scheme provides carers with a break from their caring role by looking after the cared-for person in the volunteer’s home, in small groups or as individuals.

The service may be used on a regular basis between the hours of 10.30am and 3pm, or in emergencies by people already registered with the service.

The volunteers provide lunch for which there is a charge. Volunteers receive reimbursements to cover expenses.

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