What is Day Service?
What is Thistle Day Services like?
Day Service provides day care for older
people aged 65 and over.
It offers a homely therapeutic environment.
We aim to help and support our service
users to remain in their own homes and to
be part of their wider community.
Whilst at Thistle Day Services we aim to
promote:
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Independence
Dignity
Privacy
Choice
Safety
Motivation
Our Objectives are:
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To assist people to remain in their
own home
To promote social stimulation and
prevent isolation
To provide a source for social care
and health
To promote the maintenance of daily
living skills
To contribute to rehabilitation
To provide specialist care for people
with cognitive impairment
To provide support and information to
carers
Meals
Thistle Day Service has been purposely
adapted to suit the needs of older people.
It is situated entirely on the ground floor
and has access for less able people. It is
light and airy, has a main sitting area, a
spacious dining room, activity area,
kitchen and quiet room for relaxation. It is
suitable for wheelchair users.
We offer a nutritious menu with choices
available for each meal. Individual dietary
requirements are catered for. Light snacks
and refreshments are also available
throughout the day.
Thistle day Services caters for up to 22
Service Users each day.
How Can I access Thistle Day Service?
Our highly motivated trained staff team
consists of
1 Senior Day Care Officer
5 Day Care Officers
1 Driver/escort
1 Escort
Referrals for Day Services can be made by
contacting your Social Services Office. GP’s
and other health care professionals can also
make referrals. Following your initial referral
you will receive an assessment to identify
your individual needs. If this states that you
require Day Services, a member of staff from
Thistle will contact you when a place
becomes available.
Activities
We offer a wide range of person centred
therapeutic activities, which you can
participate in. These include:
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Quizzes and games
Life stories and reminiscence
Chair exercises to music
Arts and crafts
Cooking
The staff will arrange to visit you at home
and can also organise a visit to the Day
Service. Should you decide to attend you
will be offered suitable days.
How do I get there?
Transport may be provided if required, your
Single Shared 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.
You can find us:
Social Services,
Cunninghame House,
Irvine
KA12 8EE
Tel: 0845 603 0590
Comments, Suggestions and Complaints
North Ayrshire Council operates a scheme
for comments, suggestions and complaints
called Listening and Learning. A copy of
this leaflet is available in the day service.
Alternatively you can:
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For More Information Contact:
Thistle Day Services
Moorpark Road West
Stevenston
KA20 3HU
Tel: 01294 607036
Speak to any member of staff or Senior
Day Care Officer
Put your comments in Thistle Day
Service suggestion box
Contact your Social Services Office
Contact the Care Inspectorate
The Care Inspectorate
1st Floor
Rivergate House
Rivergate
Irvine
KA12 8EH
Tel: 01294 323920
Fax:01924 323949
Available in other formats
This leaflet is available in other languages
and formats, please contact Social
Service, Cunninghame House, Irvine,
0845 603 0590
THISTLE DAY SERVICE