Southampton Mencap’s Day Service Programme is for people aged 18+ with a learning disability and is based at the Mencap Centre in Portswood which is located just a few miles from the City Centre. All services are well staffed by an experienced team and organised in small groups enabling them to access a whole range of opportunities. A person centred approach has been crucial in designing the bespoke programme of activities that individuals enjoy and which help them to meet other people, make new friends and learn practical skills to help them develop their independence skills. The following activities are available throughout the week:
Mondays - HandyCrafts
This is a fun, creative and practical day service for crafty people who enjoy participating in a range of fun, creative and practical activities. We offer this in a stimulating environment where everybody is given the support they need to craft beautiful and practical things for the home and learn essential and practical skills.
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Own2Feet
This two day internally certificated course has proved extremely successful and has provided a gateway to interesting learning and greater independence, offering an alternative to traditional day services. We are also able to offer people the option to access one or two days and within the group there are choices for a learning based experience or more practical based experience.
Fridays - Home Kitchen
Our Home Kitchen group is a gateway to increased independence, worthwhile occupation and employment opportunities within the catering field and places a strong focus on healthy lifestyles.