Riverside Centre
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Would you like to meet new people or make new friends?
If yes, then consider coming to Riverside Centre. The
centre provides activities, help and support for 40 older people
living in Tower Hamlets.
What happens at Riverside Centre?
Riverside Centre provides care, support and stimulation for
older people of retirement age, whether frail, physically disabled
or experiencing isolation or emotional difficulties. All users have
a ‘Key Worker’, through this system we aim to provide the
continuity of a designated member of staff, and help create closer
relationships that will encourage users to express their needs and
achieve the aims of their Care Plan. The centre has both male and
female staff that are trained and experienced in the care of older
people.
At Riverside Centre we aim to:
- Meet the individual needs of our users.
- Help people maintain their independence, whilst offering
support to carers.
- Offer social interaction with others and provide an opportunity
to make new friends.
- Achieve a stimulating environment with a variety of
activities.
- Create a lively and friendly atmosphere, where all are made to
feel welcome.
Services we provide
The centre offers a variety of services. These include
a chiropodist, optician and dentist, all of whom visit on a
regular basis. The centre also offers assistance with personal care
i.e. assisting with washing and toileting.
Activities at the centre
We offer a variety of interesting and stimulating activities
that are designed to meet the needs of our users. Some of the
activities include art and crafts, reminiscence, music and
movement, darts, quizzes, crosswords, discussion groups and
reflexology.
We also have a 'Beauty Group' where you can get your hair washed
and set or your nails cut and varnished. Outings to places of
interest can sometimes be arranged during summer months.
There are regular 'User Group' meetings where all users are
encouraged to make a contribution and suggest new
activities.
Opening hours
The centre is open from Monday to Friday,
9am-5pm (except Bank Holidays)
How can I use the centre?
Users must meet the council’s ‘eligibility
criteria’ for receiving a service.
Placements at the centre can only be offered following an
assessment by a social worker. The assessment is to clarify the
individual’s needs and ensure the authority’s eligibility criteria
are met. If the assessment confirms the need for a day care
placement, a referral/care plan is passed to the day centre.
Anybody can refer someone who they think is in need of care and
support to adult services for an assessment. This includes family
members, carers, doctors and potential services users
themselves.
To make a new referral call the Social Care Contact Team
on 020 7364 5005
Read our brochure for more information (pdf,
1.30mb)
Contact us
Riverside Centre
Jack Dash House
2, Lawn House Close
Millwall
London E14 9YQ
Tel: 020 7364 6960
Fax: 020 7364 6980