A popular centre that helps some of the city’s most vulnerable residents has been expanded by Milton Keynes City Council.
Simpson Day Centre offers care to adults living with dementia, and to older people with a frailty, disability or who are socially isolated, to help them remain more independent, happy and well.
A wide range of activities are offered, including exercise sessions, singing, music and games alongside regular clubs for gardening, woodworking, arts and crafts and knit-and-natter groups.
The city council is using money it has collected from developers as the city grows, known as Section 106 funding, to expand Simpson Day Centre and make it accessible to more residents.
It invested £72,000 to create a dedicated personal care area with an adjustable, electric bed and made other changes to help people with disabilities get better access to its large garden.
“We know that Simpson Day Centre is a much-loved service for the people who use it, and it’s a lifeline for their caring relatives – giving them a short break from their caring duties," said Councillor Donna Fuller, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Communities
“These enhancements to the building mean we can keep helping current centre users whose needs are increasing, as well as opening the door to new people. I’d encourage anyone interested in learning more to drop by on 29 November - Nancy and her amazing team would love to meet you.”
Families are invited to visit Simpson Day Centre to learn more about the expanded facilities and the support on offer, on Saturday 29 November, when visitors will be able to meet the team and sample some of the activities they organise.
If you are planning on attending, email C&Rdayservices@milton-keynes.gov.uk
