Day Centre

The Guru Nanak Day Centre, Gravesend officially opened in July 1993 in partnership with Kent County Council Social Services Department and the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) Management Committee for Minority Ethnic Communities. The Guru Nanak Day Centre is proud to be situated (since 2009) on the grounds of the spectacular new £14 million Gurdwara, the largest in Europe.

The new premises have been refurbished in consultation with Service Users and meet the D.D.A. (Disability Discrimination Act) requirements.

enabling easy accessibility to the building. There are shower facilities on the premises but due to lack of resources we are unable to provide this much needed service. However, this could be developed in the near future. Our aim is to provide a warm and friendly service, which could be called ‘a home from home’ for older people from all cultural backgrounds. The need for services is greater as the change in social and economic structure has had greater effect on the extended family structure. So the need of language and culturally appropriate services is paramount as older people often feel isolated.

The Guru Nanak Day Centre provides day care services to older people aged 60 plus, Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm and in addition has a drop in service at the weekends from 12 noon to 5pm. Transport is provided for those who meet the criteria based on a mobility assessment carried out by the Assessment and Enablement team. Refreshments and healthy Asian meals are available in line with individual dietary needs at a set cost.

Our trained bi-lingual staff not only provide support but also promote well being, enabling older people to live safely and independently in

their local communities. Whilst respecting the independence and dignity of our older service users, emphasis is placed on their individual needs and comforts through ‘person centered’ approach. Hence, allowing families and other organisations to be involved, enabling them to maximise their independence. Every effort is made to devise care plans to meet individual needs, taking into account the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of each person.

Drop in centre
Transport to and from the centre for frail service users
Comfortably furnished lounges with satellite TV, video and music system.
Separate facilities for male and female (as upon their wishes)
Library books
Ethnic and English newspapers
Social recreational and educational activities
Light refreshments
Fresh healthy Asian meals, along with a diabetic menu for service users with specific dietary needs
Exercise and leisure
Healthy cooking sessions and advice
Religious activities
Music and Art / Craft Therapy
Benefits and Pensions advice
Day Trips
Raising Awareness - Dementia, Stroke, Diabetes, Incontinence etc
Regular visits from local PCSO – Information sharing
Regular service user meetings