Do you have a Learning Disability? Are you looking for a Day Centre that is open 7 days a week?

We understand that people are looking for flexible day services with flexible opening times. Well, at The Grove we have listened to what you need.

 

Our Opening Times

The Grove is the only local day service for people with Learning Disabilities that is open Monday through to Sunday.

Our normal opening times are 8.30am to 4.30pm, however these times can be extended if required.

The Grove is open throughout the year, excluding some Bank Holidays and statutory holidays (although support can be offered during these times if required).

We are always willing to discuss your individual support requirements and may be able to provide support outside of these times.

 

Support

At the Grove we provide support to individuals from 17 years of age. We are able to offer the support you need, whether this is as part of a group or on a 1-1 basis, we can help.

2-1 support is also available if required and can be arranged for you.

We offer support on an ‘as and when’ basis, for example school students may only require sessions during half terms and holiday periods.

We work with schools and other organizations to provide a transitional service for school leavers to make the change from the school environment into adult services as easy as possible.

 

Where Are We

The Grove is situated  very centrally in Holland on Sea; on the doorstep of local amenities including shops, pharmacies, opticians, cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, beauty salons, pubs and the beach. Within 1.5 miles of the train station, leisure centre, gym, clubs and social buildings, the library, and Clacton town centre.

The Grove is easy to get to by bus; the bus stop is situated directly outside. We encourage the people who use our service to make full use of public transport although we can offer transport if required.  Car parking is available. We aim for The Grove to have a calm atmosphere, to be vibrant and welcoming. It is predominately situated on the ground floor and can be accessed by people who use a wheelchair or have physical or sensory disabilities.

 

Transport

Wherever possible, we encourage you to maintain and gain more independence by using public transport, however transport to and from the centre can be arranged (subject to availability) You will be collected and dropped of by one of the Facilitators. This service carries a charge of 36p per mile.

 

Meals and refreshments

We provide a varied choice of freshly prepared healthy balanced meals, snacks and refreshments.  We encourage you to maintain and gain meal preparation and kitchen skills, so we involve you in preparing all meals and snacks should you wish too. We are able to cater for your individual dietary requirements. If you would prefer you can bring your own packed meal and snacks.

 

Activities on offer

A number of different small group activities run each morning and afternoon and vary from day to day, so that there is always a huge choice of activities to become involved in.

Activities are provided both inside The Grove as well as in and around the surrounding area.

The team of Grove Facilitators have a variety of skills and interests which are used effectively during your activities.

The purpose of the activities vary considerably, but for most people it is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills, to get together with their peers and friends, to chat, share ideas and experiences, an opportunity to have a good, fun day in a safe place.

Benefits not only include offering social interaction but also building self-confidence, sharing and learning, ways to deal with life experiences, difficulties and challenges, and promoting and maintaining positive mental and physical agility.

 

The Team

The Grove has an excellent team of  highly skilled Facilitators who will work with you in a flexible way to meet your needs .

For your peace of mind The team of  Facilitators at The Grove are employed, managed, trained and supervised by Primary Care. Each team member has been through the same stringent recruitment and vetting process as all Primary Care team members.

 

The Grove facilities include

• Art room
• Activity room for individual or group work
• Sensory room
• Ball pool sensory room
• Chill out area
• Open plan Lounge TV room
• Open plan dining area/Function room
• Kitchen
• Toilets
• Shower room
• Garden

 

Our Costs

If you attend the Grove as part of a group, sessions are charged at a rate of £9 per hour.

If you require 1-1 support, this is charged at a rate of  £18.25  per hour.

Drinks and Meals are included at a subsidised £3 per day.

Transport is charged at 36p per mile.

Activity costs are covered by The Grove unless group and/or 1:1 excursions are planned in advance and a charge may be applied (all excursions are optional)

				£
Group Full Day	8.30am	4.30pm	Including drinks & lunch	£75.04
Group	Hourly		Including drinks & lunch	£9.38
1-1 support Full Day			Including drinks & lunch	£150.00
1-1 Support	Hourly		Including drinks & lunch	£18.75
2-1 Support Hourly			Including drinks & lunch	POA

 

would like to visit The Grove what do I do

If you would like to arrange a visit to look around you can call us at Primary Care to arrange a time on 01255 224680 and ask for Kelly alternatively you can email us at: info@thegrovecentre.co.uk

We offer a free taster session to provide you with a gradual introduction to The Grove to see if you like what we offer.

Our fundamental aim is to provide you with a service that is able to meet and support your needs exactly. Prior to your free taster session we complete an initial assessment to make sure we understand what you need and what you want. We then support you through your taster session gaining more information which we then use to create your own individual support plan. Your support plan is continually updated by you, your family and your key worker to ensure you  receive a service that always meets your needs.

Once you have received your taster session an opportunity is provided for you and our Senior Facilitator to talk through how you feel it went, if you then choose that The Grove is right for you, arrangements are made for you to join us from an agreed date. However, If you decide that The Grove is unable to meet your needs, we offer an open door policy and would always welcome you back at any time. If you have any questions or your circumstances change in the future we are always happy to meet and talk with you again.

 

Support outside of The Grove

We are also able to provide community support without you needing to attend The Grove. This  can  be provided at your request during the day, evenings, weekends, bank and statuary holidays. We are also able to provide sleep in support and night support and one off support for days out,  trips or  any social occasion. For further information please contact Primary Care on 01255 224680.

We very much look forward to meeting you.

 

At the Grove we meet all of the requirements outlined in the Draft National Minimum standards for Day Services/Opportunities January 2007 written by the Care Services Improvement Partnership and Integrated Care Network.