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Hornsey-based dementia care centre officially open
A Hornsey-based day centre that provides care and support
for Haringey people with dementia has been officially opened.
The Haynes Centre, funded by Lewis and Mary Haynes Trust, is
a joint development involving Haringey Council, NHS Haringey and the Barnet,
Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and is run by the
council.
The centre is based at the Neighbourhood Health Centre in
Park Road, Hornsey, includes activity areas, a music room, treatment facilities
and a sensory garden.
Councillor Dilek Dogus, cabinet member for adult social care
and wellbeing, said:
"It is one of the most up-to-date centres of its kind
in London and is part of our ongoing investment in services to help frail and
vulnerable people in Haringey. We have worked closely with other organisations
when planning and building the centre so a seamless service can be offered for
people with dementia."
Services include individual specialist care and support
using of a range of techniques and approaches, tailored to the needs of the
individual - such as reminiscence therapy, validation, life story work, music
therapy, art therapy, dance, singing and exercise.
Initially it will cater for 15 people but has the capacity
for up to 30 places a day as demand increases over the years.
The chairman of the Lewis and Mary Haynes Trust, Mr David
Cole-Adams, said:
"The trustees are delighted that the aims of Lewis and
Mary Haynes have been so admirably met in this new centre.
Pictured: mayor of Haringey, councillor Bernice Vanier,
Mr Cole-Adams from the Trust and Cllr Dilek Dogus.
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