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Renfrewshire Community Plan 2008 - 2017 Falcon Day Centre - Paisley
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Falcon Day Centre provides day care to older people to help them live in their community and be as independent as possible.
A typical day in the centre offers varied activities which promote social skills and aim to meet individual, personal and physical needs.
A typical day in the centre offers varied activities which promote social skills and aim to meet individual, personal and physical needs.
We offer support with personal care, for example, hairdressing, chiropody and bathing. We encourage clients to enjoy company and take advantage of the many activities and social events that we provide. These include:
- outings
- group work activities (quiz games, music, craft work)
- art tutor
- tai chi classes
- pet therapy
- reality orientation (people with dementia can benefit from this approach as it raises awareness and helps communication)
- a library service
- support and advice to carers
What is the centre like?
Falcon Day Centre is purpose built and is situated entirely on the ground floor. It is light and airy and has a main dining area, 5 sitting areas and 'homebase' and 'workbase' (which are used for arts and crafts).
It is suitable for people who use wheelchairs and people who have difficulty getting around.
Falcon Day Centre is purpose built and is situated entirely on the ground floor. It is light and airy and has a main dining area, 5 sitting areas and 'homebase' and 'workbase' (which are used for arts and crafts).
It is suitable for people who use wheelchairs and people who have difficulty getting around.
Opening Times:
- Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
- Timelines;
- Qualified staff;
- Customer satisfaction;
- Service user reviews within 4-5 weeks of commencement of service; and
- Absence management.
- encourage you in decision making;
- help you live in your own home if you want to do so;
- promote social stimulation and prevent isolation;
- provide social care and health care;
- help you to live independently as possible;
- provide support and information to carers; and
- provide meaningful activities.
- independence;
- dignity;
- privacy;
- choice;
- equal opportunities;
- safety; and
- motivation.
Policies and procedures
Copies are available and staff will be pleased to help you with any issues arising.
All children visiting the unit are required to be supervised at all times by an accompanying adult.
Copies are available and staff will be pleased to help you with any issues arising.
All children visiting the unit are required to be supervised at all times by an accompanying adult.
You can also let us know what you think about meals, activities, staff and transport at any time. We also encourage feedback on a regular basis by issuing mini surveys and hosting reviews.
Participation
We actively seek your participation in making decisions about the centre. You can, if you wish, get involved in:
- Focus groups;
- Activity planning groups;
- Client meetings; and
- Recruitment of staff.
You can contact the Adult Service Request Team (ASeRT) and staff are always happy to help - please contact :
- phone: 0141 207 7878
- fax: 0141 886 3460
- text / SMS: 07958 010325
- email: adultservicerequest.sw@renfrewshire.gsx.gov.uk
How do I get to the centre?
We provide transport to and from the centre. If you are a visitor to the centre and need directions, please contact us.
If you would like more information on the day centre and how we are performing you can access the documents below:
Care Commission Report - Falcon Day Centre (pdf - 51KB)Performance Indicators - Falcon Day Centre (pdf - 66KB)You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents. Download Acrobat Reader here.
or contact us by:
phone: 0141 887 6365
or write to us at:
Falcon day centre
1 Falcon Crescent
Paisley
PA3 1NS
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