FAMILY SUPPORT CLACTON

AIMS
To provide companionship and stimulation for housebound and socially isolated elderly people.
Relief of stress for Carers.
To reduce the overburdened role of the hospitals.

HOURS
Open 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

Answerphone after 3 pm

Telephone/Fax: 10255 430960

OBJECTIVES
We are an all round support and caring organisation and all our resources are used for the well being of local residents.  The requests for help are many and varied.
Our objectives are to to bring quality of life to the housebound, to help them maintain their independence and to give relief to Carers.

MINIBUSES
We own four minibuses which are fitted with wheelchair tail-lifts, and a small passenger vehicle to carry a wheelchair.  The minibuses are self-supporting.

DAY CARE CENTRE
Held at Imperial House in Clacton Town Centre on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
At the Day Centre, clients enjoy Morning Coffee, a freshly cooked lunch, a cup of tea and varied entertainment.
Anyone who wants to come along will be picked up from home and then taken home again.  If you are able to get to the Imperial on you own, you will be welcome, but please let us know as room is limited.
(The day Centre is funded in part with a grant from the National Lottery).

RESPITE
With financial help from the Colchester Catalyst Charity we are able to offer short breaks for Carers and Clients.
These can be arranged for periods of one day, or up to two weeks.
In certain circumstances we can arrange for the Carer to accompany the Client on these breaks. 

AREAS COVERED
Clacton, Great Clacton, Little Clacton, St. Osyth, Point Clear, Weeley, Holland-on-Sea and Thorpe-le-Soken.
If you need any help or if you would like to be a Volunteer, please contact us on 01255 432132, or call in to see us at the office – Hurlingham Chambers, 61 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SD.

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