The Day Care service provided by the Durham and Chester-le-Street Branch of the Alzheimer's Society is funded by County Durham Social Services.
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The Green at Nettlesworth
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We have places for twelve clients a day, offering sixty places in all.
| Monday | Mainly clients from Chester-le-Street |
| Tuesday | Mainly clients from Chester-le-Street Younger People with dementia |
| Wednesday | Mainly clients from Durham |
| Thursday | Mainly clients from Durham Younger People with dementia |
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| Saturday | Mainly clients from Chester-le-Street |
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Transportation by mini-bus is provided with a tail-lift for wheelchair users.
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Lunchtime |
Keeping up with the racing |
Lunch is provided along with snacks and hot and cold drinks.
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The Parachute Game. |
Maintaining hand/eye function |
A wide variety of activities provides physical and mental stimulation, as well as fun and enjoyment. Some of the more popular activities are: rollerball, quoits, darts (safety) and carpet bowls. Many enjoy a word game or quiz and almost everyone likes a good sing-song.
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Entrance side of the The Green
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Upstairs kitchen
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Shower room, with safety access
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All our staff are experienced and well trained. We have an on-going training programme to keep everyone up to date.
There are three members of staff in the Day Care at any one time. We are also very fortunate in having excellent volunteers who are all experienced.
There is always an escort on the bus to accompany clients to Day Care.
To find out contact Debbie Monday to Friday: