Day Clubs
- Location: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
- Price: Costs may vary
Email: daycare@ageukleics.org.uk
Telephone: 01162220558
Caring for an older family member can be rewarding, but it can also bring challenges and difficult decisions. Our Day Centres offer a caring, welcoming place where your loved one can enjoy companionship, meaningful activities, and personalised support, while giving you peace of mind and valuable time to recharge.
Held in local community venues, our Day Centres provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps older people remain independent, connected, and engaged in life. For many families, they offer an affordable and positive alternative to more intensive care options, such as residential care.
Why Choose a Day Centre over Residential Care?
Choosing the right care for someone you love is rarely an easy decision. Alongside concerns about safety and wellbeing, families often face difficult questions about affordability and what the future may hold.
Day Centres offer a reassuring middle ground between managing care entirely at home and moving into residential care. They give older people the opportunity to receive care, support and companionship during the day, while still returning to the comfort and familiarity of their own home each evening — a place where they feel safe, settled and independent.
Day Centres can also be a more affordable option than moving into long-term residential care. By choosing day care, more of your loved one’s savings can remain theirs to enjoy, rather than being spent on the cost of residential care.
It can also provide reassurance that your loved one’s hard-earned savings and finances are protected for longer. It means more of their money remains available for the things that matter to them now, as well as for their future and, if they wish, something to pass on to the people they love.
Your loved one will enjoy:
• Friendly companionship and the chance to make new friends
• A range of fun and enriching activities suited to their interests and abilities
• A tasty, nutritious hot lunch and refreshments throughout the day
• A warm, welcoming environment where they can feel comfortable and at home
• Opportunities to build confidence, independence and a sense of purpose
• Day trips, outings and opportunities to get out and enjoy the local community
As a family carer, you'll benefit from:
• Peace of mind knowing your loved one is safe, happy and well cared for
• Valuable respite time to rest, recharge or focus on your own wellbeing
• Access to ongoing advice, support and guidance when you need it
• A supportive network of people who understand the caring journey
• Confidence that your loved one is enjoying meaningful activities and social connections
• The comfort of seeing them maintain their independence, dignity and sense of self
The Difference We Can Make
When Peter’s wife was diagnosed with dementia in 2018, their lives changed in ways they could never have expected. Not long after, she began attending one of our Day Centres – a place Peter now describes simply as a “lifesaver.”
For Peter, knowing that his wife is somewhere safe, happy and surrounded by people who understand her means everything. Our caring staff give her more than just support; they provide friendship, reassurance and companionship, helping her stay active and part of a community.
Having a regular routine has made a huge difference for his wife. She knows the staff, recognises the surroundings and knows what to expect. As Peter puts it, she “lights up” when she arrives and sees familiar faces.
Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and Peter knows it would be impossible to manage everything alone at home. Without the Day Centre, his wife could become isolated, while Peter would have little time to manage everyday life or simply take a breath for himself.
The respite gives Peter precious time to do the things many of us take for granted – going out, running errands, seeing friends or simply having some time to recharge. Most importantly, he can do this knowing his wife is being cared for, enjoying herself and making meaningful connections.
Choosing care for a loved one is not always easy, with a host of considerations as well as the practicalities of cost and affordability. This is why our Day Clubs are such a valued option to the hundreds of older people who use our Clubs each week.
Carers regularly comment on the valued respite time they gain from having their loved one cared for, providing them with the opportunity to get jobs done, attend appointments and time to look after their own needs.
Find a Day Centre Near You
Braunstone - Willows
Our Willows Day Centre offers care, companionship and support for older people, including those with dementia, mobility or personal care needs, mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Coalville
Based at Christ Church Halls on London Road, Coalville Day Centre offers older people companionship, activities and support in a friendly environment.
Earl Shilton
Our Day Care service at Earl Shilton Senior Citizens Centre offers social activities, companionship and support, with dedicated sessions for people living with dementia.
Leicester
Sunshine Day Centre
Based at Clarence House on Humberstone Gate, Sunshine supports older people with dementia, mobility or personal care needs, mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Door-to-door minibus transport is available.
Clarence Day Club
Based at Clarence House on Humberstone Gate, this centre provides specialist support for people living with dementia. Door-to-door minibus transport is available.
Thorncroft Day Centre
Based on London Road, Thorncroft offers companionship, activities and support for older people. Door-to-door minibus transport is available.
Melton Mowbray
Reflections at Gloucester House
Reflections provides care and companionship for older people, including those with dementia, mobility or personal care needs, mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Door-to-door minibus transport is available.
Dementia Days at Gloucester House
Dementia Days offers a safe, welcoming environment with support tailored to people living with dementia. Door-to-door minibus transport is available.
What happens during a typical day?
Every Day Centre is a little different, but the focus is always on making sure your loved one has a happy, meaningful and enjoyable day.
They’ll have the chance to spend time with others, enjoy activities they’re interested in and take part in as much or as little as they feel comfortable with. Days might include games, music, gentle exercise, creative activities, quizzes or simply sitting down for a chat and a cup of tea.
There’s also time to relax, enjoy refreshments and a nutritious hot lunch, with friendly staff on hand throughout the day to provide support when it’s needed.
Most importantly, there’s no pressure to join in with everything. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the day in their own way, at their own pace, in a warm and welcoming environment.
Is transport available?
Door-to-door transport is available for some centres provided by trained minibus drivers, delivering a safe and comfortable journey throughout the City and County areas. All accessible minibuses are fitted with a tail lift for easy access for wheelchairs or those with limited mobility. Charges apply.
Free Taster Day
Come along to a free taster day so you can experience first-hand the kind of things you can do and discover all we have to offer. You are welcome to bring someone along with you, a friend, relative or carer.
To arrange a taster day, please fill out the form by clicking here.
How do I join?
There are two ways to join, via a local authority funded place (please see the links below for more information) or self-funding.
A full day (10am - 3pm) includes a hot lunch and refreshments. Part days are also available.
Free taster sessions are available to allow those considering joining a group and their carers to try the service before making any commitment.
To join or for more information, contact our friendly team on 0116 222 0558 or email us at daycare@ageukleics.org.uk
To apply for a local authority funded place, please contact the relevant Adult Social Care department using the links below.