Day centres and building-based activities are usually aimed at particular groups, such as older people, or those with learning disabilities. Some are open to a variety of people with different care and support needs.
Specialist day centres provide for a range of care and support needs, including for people with:
- Physical disabilities and or sensory impairment
- Dementia
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health difficulties
The Markhouse Centre
The Markhouse Centre is a day centre run directly by the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Centre supports adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and autism by offering a wide range of meaningful activities in which residents can participate.
To access day centre services, including the Markhouse Centre, you must have eligible care and support needs under the Care Act and wish to have support provided within a building-based service to meet identified outcomes.
Your social worker will complete an assessment to find the right support for you