Modernising day services means developing new experiences for people whilst at the same time maintaining and improving on the existing services. For those people who use Building-Based Day Service as a platform towards community and inclusiveness Pure Innovations work hard to make sure that people get a range of activities that offer some personal development or health benefit
What have we done that's so different?
We close down buildings when we have proved to the people who use them and their significant others that they are no longer needed. This means that people don't worry or grieve about the closure because they have already seen the benefits that the closure will bring and are genuinely looking forward to doing something better. Some examples:
- We've closed down an Adult Training Centre which was set up to move people closer to the world of work we did this because it had no vocational role and really was just minding people rather than supporting people to learn new skills or experience challenging new things. Once people got real jobs they grew to recognise and value the difference!
- We've closed down a Drop In Centre because it was grotty and isolated and there were plenty of nicer places to do lunch and coffee;
- We've shut down three community links that were in fact isolating the people who attend them as they were in communities that had little to offer in terms of social interaction, leisure facilities or employment;
- We've closed a Horticultural Unit that was really a segregated allotment at the back of a hospital because people found a plot in a real allotment and shared experiences with non disabled people;
- We've closed a sheltered workshop where people 'earned' 20p an hour to pack nuts and bolts - a 'job' they shared with a local Prison!
You still offer a Building-Based service though - What's on offer for those people?
For those people who do not wish to access the volunteering projects or work, Pure Innovations provides a range of building based sessions to choose from. These sessions supplement peoples access to support workers who will help people get out and try things in the community as a result of their person centered plan.
We're always improving the service we offer, and are adding to the sessions all the time. Just some of the sessions that are currently available are listed below.
Click on the links to see photos of the sessions:
- Information Technology,
- Complimentary Therapies (including Aromatherapy, Reiki and Indian Head Massages),
- Personal Development Planning,
- Healthy Living Planning,
- Recycling,
- Ground Maintenance,
- Art and lots more.
Related Links and Contacts:
Fiona Morrison, Day Service Manager - Building Based Care Services
Tel: 0161 474 5906
Email: fiona.morrison@pureinnovations.co.uk
