The philosophy of the centre is founded on partnership between members of the centre and their carers (if they have them) on the one hand, and the members of the management committee, (who the users elect), and the staff, (who the members employ), on the other. Ultimate power to decide what goes on at the Centre rests with the users and both Manager and staff are regularly reminded of this fact. In keeping with the philosophy of partnership, the ‘Ethos’ of the Tynemouth Village Day Centre emphasises the respect and esteem in which each member of the centre is held and the consequent requirement upon staff, wherever possible, to attend to members’ views, requests and concerns. Respect for the individual, equal opportunity issues, choice and empowerment are therefore built into the very fabric of the Tynemouth Village Day Centre.

The ‘Aims’ of the Tynemouth Village Day Centre are as follows: -

  • The provision of a place to meet for older residents of Tynemouth and the surrounding area;

  • The provision of a home-cooked mid-day meal and other refreshments throughout the afternoon including a home baked Afternoon Tea;

  • The provision of company, entertainment, information, activities and outings in line with the regularly canvassed views and wishes of each one of the members;

  • To ensure that these facilities are available to all those older residents of Tynemouth and the surrounding area regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, age, race, religion culture, lifestyle or degree of physical disability.

The ‘Objectives’ of the Tynemouth Village Day Centre are as follows: -

  • The provision of the day care services to the very highest quality standards in every respect from the quality of the meals and how they are cooked and served, through the quality of the furniture, and equipment used at the Day Centre, to the quality of the transport provided to and from the Centre;

  • The provision of day care services which are the best possible value for money both to users and the community;

  • The provision of day care services in ways which are both respectful and caring and which acknowledge peoples’ need for warmth in their relationships, especially towards the end of their lives;

  • The provision of day care services in ways which enable people with disabilities to be included and which provide for the meeting of their personal needs in ways which enable them to retain their dignity;

  • The provision of day care services in ways which complement the care and treatment plans of professionals.

  • Work with carers and agree to the Principles of the carers charter.

  • Support members to gain the best possible outcomes through use of appropriate activity and where required failure free activities.

  • Safeguard Members rights, beliefs and choices.

    Tynemouth Village Day Centre continues to provide a quality service. We offer day care which is both respectful, caring and which acknowledges and safeguards peoples need for choice whilst being as independent as possible.