Day Care Service Referrals

 

We take referrals for day care provision for people with learning, social, physical and mild mental disabilities.

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Referrers should bear in mind that all our service users will be taking part in meaningful occupational activity and is not a drop-in facility.

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We currently don't do 1-1 care.

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We do not accept referrals for people who are currently misusing alcohol and/or drugs, or for people with a history of violence within the last 6 months. It is important we promote a therapeutic and peaceful environment and take a zero tolerance  policy towards violence or aggression.

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What happens during the day?

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Tasks are dished out at 9.00am every morning along with refreshments, with work starting at 9.30am. There is a break half way through the morning and again in the afternoon sessions, with a pause for lunch in between. We wind up at 12.30 for a 3.00pm finish.

 

We  undertake horticultural activities, as well as art, pottery, cookery, woodwork, conservation, walking, physical exercise and indoor games. Towards the end of the week we have a Thursday Lunch Club (TLC) where some of the service users help to prepare a two course meal and everyone sits down and eats together. During the rest of the week packed lunches can be provided (£2.00) and topped up in the tuck shop, or clients can bring their own packed lunches.

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As well as welcoming groups and volunteers  our main aim is to assist adults with mild to moderate mental, physical or social difficulties regain their confidence and enhance their skills in order to get into further training, education, volunteering or employment. We can offer qualifications in Horticulture, First Aid at Work, Food Hygiene & other employ-ability skills for those who wish to boost their credentials.

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How are referrals made?

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Referrals for both the Mental Health and the Learning Disability clients can be submitted from professionals within secondary mental health services, e.g. GP's, psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, care coordinators, social workers, community support workers and any carer (parent, grandparent, partner etc), but must must go through the Durham County Council's  Adult Services Commissioning Team. Info can be found on the 'Locate' website (https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/).

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Every referral will be assessed individually based on our perception of the effectiveness of possible interventions, and suitability of client to site and site to client.

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(Please note that we are currently running at maximum capacity but do have a waiting list for interested clients. You are welcome to organise a time to come and have a look round to see if LionMouth is the place for you!)

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           Our referral fee through Direct Payment per person per day is:

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                                             £49.15                      (9.00-3.00)

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This fee is set by Durham County Council and is not negotiable. Payments should be agreed before hand with the council finance department by the service users social worker or care coordinator.

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If you wish to refer to LionMouth, find out more details about our activities or arrange an initial  visit please fill in our contact form below or speak directly to our Project Manager on 0191 373 4794 or email brigid@lionmouth.co.uk .