Information about day care, support groups and social activities available in Guernsey.
Day centres
Jubilee House (GVS)
- This is a day care centre run by volunteers for individuals over 65 years. As the service is run by volunteers individuals will need to be fairly independent.
- Limited transport available provided by volunteers. Please check with Jubilee House Day Centre.
- There are a number of activities at Jubilee Day Centre which can include hairdressing, library, social games, crafts and lots of conversation and fun.
- There is a small charge which covers morning and afternoon refreshments and a three course lunch.
- If you would like to know more please contact Sandra Collins on (01481) 247518.
Longue Rue House
- Day care on Monday - Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Charges only apply for meals. There is no support available to assist individuals using the toilet facilities. There is no transport available.
- For further details please contact Carolynne Bourgaize, Designated Manager, on (01481) 237226.
UnLtd (Ron Short Centre)
- UnLtd is run by a local charity called "Ron Short Centre LBG". It is an inclusive members' organisation committed to supporting people with physical and sensory disabilities.
- UnLtd hosts a Social Enterprise Programme providing assisted employment and work rehabilitation for people with disabilities. It also runs a varied Well-Being Programme, including social activities at the Ron Short Centre (Beau Sejour) and off-site.
- UnLtd runs a grocery shopping bus service from door to shop and back. It also endeavours to provide transport to its events for those who cannot access public transport.
- For more information, telephone 01481 724333 or e-mail Hello@UnLtd.gg.
- For more information about disabled access please follow this link.
The Willows Day Centre
- The Willows is a Specialist Community Day Centre based at La Nouvelle Maraitaine. The centre provides therapeutic activities and personal care services for people with dementia and people with ongoing physical conditions who cannot attend other day centres.
- Service users have the opportunity to engage in various activities including art projects, music, gardening and visits to local amenities while carers have respite. Lunch is provided and there is currently no charge for attending. Referral to services is usually arranged through a social worker or community nurse.
- The day centre staff work closely with the Older Adult Community Health Team (OACMHT) and primary care to reduce admission to hospital and support service users who are leaving hospital.
- A bathing service is run from the day centre that includes a community (home) bathing service or assistance for people to have a bath at La Nouvelle Maraitaine.
- For more information please ring (01481) 200983