Aims of the October Club
The Club will provide a safe and comfortable Day Centre where clients will be cared for with understanding loving care and treated with dignity. The Club aims to give relief and support to the carers and relatives of the clients attending the Day Centre. The Club will respect the rights of individual clients attending the Day Centre.
Attendance
The Club now cares for people suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, and welcomes and encourages people to call to discuss potential attendance and to assure them of the available facilities. Please contact the Manager on 01235 760428 on days when the Club is open, for information and to arrange a visit.
Transport to the Day Centre
Transport is mainly provided by Social Services Special Transport. Other transport can be arranged through the Manager, for which there may be an additional cost. Carers can use their own transport.
Activities and Facilities
There is a range of appropriate activities, including card and board games, bingo, musical activities, indoor bowls and skittles, art and craft, quizzes and outings to places of interest and entertainment. Activities can be tailored to meet clients’ needs and wishes. A hot and nourishing meal is provided at lunchtime. Beverages are available at any time. Simple personal care, including hairdressing and chiropody can be arranged.
Charges
- The cost per day, including a meal: £3.50
- The cost per day including a meal and transport: £4.50
These costs are liable to change
Historical Development
In early 1980, a Wantage group of public-spirited people opened a day centre to care for the “local confused elderly folk”. Later in 1980 it was called the October Club.
The volunteer carers developed in numbers and skills in caring for clients suffering from dementia and in particular, Alzheimer’s, which is the most common form of dementia.
In 1990 the Club became a Registered Charity and had a constitution approved by the Charity Commission.
In 1994, with the help of a grant obtained by Oxford Social Services, the Club was able to move from temporary accommodation and purchase the premises at 1-3 The Cloisters, Wantage, where the Club is now based.
Staffing
The Day Centre is staffed by a Manager, Deputy Manager, Care Assistant and Cook. The Club also depends on volunteer help and welcomes applications for volunteer work from the local community. Please contact the Manager if you would like to help. The Club operates an equal opportunities policy.
Financing
The Club running costs are assisted by Grants from Oxford County Social and Health Care and SE Oxford NHS (PCT) and from charitable and personal donations.
The Friends of the October Club organise fundraising events to pay for additional items for the clients’ comfort and enjoyment. Help from the local community in fundraising is welcomed – please contact the Club Manager if you can help.
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