Skills and Recreation
for people with learning disabilities

WELCOME TO THE ARK

The Ark is a day centre for people aged 18 upwards with learning disabilities, mental health, aspergers and autism.

We aim to provide a warm, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for the people who use the centre.

The users of the adult day centre will be able to:

• Have transport provided to and from the centre if necessary.
• Access the adult day centre five days a week throughout the year.
• Access advice and information from the centre free of charge.
• Be involved in their own person centred care plan, identifying their own individual care and support needs.
• Have a choice of activities e.g. English and Maths skills, Independant living skills, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Computers, Health and Beauty, Games, and much more, these services are specially catered for people with learning disabilities.
• Have a choice of meals provided on a daily basis taking into account healthy options and nutritional values or allergies etc.  Service users have access to snacks and drinks throughout the day.
• Socialise with others at the centre through group and team events.
• Access the community e.g. life skills, such as accessing the library, train station and going to the gym, swimming and other leisure activities.
• Relax in a safe and friendly environment.

  

The Ark carefully blends life skills, cooking, computer skills, arts and crafts, health and beauty in a fun, entertaining and safe environment. We provide general help and advice as a walk in centre so that you can discuss any of your needs and requirements for you or your loved ones. This part of the centre has been set up to give people with learning disabilities, mental health, aspergers and autism advice and information on anything they wish to discuss.