Day Care

	Service Provided Edgcumbe Assessment and Therapy Unit specialises in dementia day support services and provides over 50 places each day for people living in East Belfast and Castlereagh. Establishing routines within the unit promotes familiarity and continuity and short span stimulating activities (reminiscence, music, art etc ) encourages people to build relationships.
Accessing the Service: Applications for attendance should be made through a recognised health or social care worker and completed on the appropriate referral forms. A medical history, day centre checklist and transport screening must be attached to the referral and sent in before the person can attend Edgcumbe. We recommended that a visit should be arranged for the person to view us prior to starting. Edgcumbe ATU does not accept self-referrals. Eligibility Criteria People who are referred should have a diagnosis of dementia or display symptoms of cognitive impairment. People referred should require the ongoing specialist need and management provided by dementia day care services. People will be experiencing difficulty with daily living and be in need of support in the community. The carer is under stress and they require daily respite for the person they are caring for.
Location: Day Centre & Carers Support Group 8 –10 Edgcumbe Gardens Holywood Road Belfast BT4 2EG
Carers Services Carers Assessments A Carers Needs Assessment will look at the care or support you provide as a carer and how it affects your life. It will explore what support you have and what support you may need to help you if you want to continue caring for your relative or friend. It is an assessment for you as a carer, not the person you care for. To request an assessment or to find out more about it contact us at COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM (Older People) Telephone (028) 9056 4961 Carer Education/Support Groups We offer a Carers Education and Support Group to all carers of a person with a diagnosis of Dementia. The course lasts for 7 weeks and is available 3 times a year. It addresses issues such as - - What is Dementia -  Problem Solving - The Impact of Caring To book a place on the course or for more information contact us at the COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM (Older People) Telephone (028) 9056 4961 One-to-one Visits Staff will visit carers on a one-to-one basis at a venue most suitable to them. They will provide education and support in relation to the condition of the person they are caring for and develop strategies to enable them to care effectively whilst also looking after their own needs. For further information or to request a visit contact us at - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM (Older People) Telephone (028) 9056 4961
Location & Contact details: Graham Clinic Knockbracken Healthcare Park Saintfield Road Belfast BT8 8BH