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About Our Harrogate & District Dementia Day Care Service
The Rainbow Care Group is delighted to present its day care clubs in the Harrogate & District area: Harrogate, Headingley, Knaresborough Town Football Club, Knaresborough Hub, Ripon, Follifoot, Wetherby, Carlshead and Thirsk. Our FREE Taster Days allow you to see for yourself the difference our dementia care services are making to thousands of individuals who are living with dementia in the UK. Book your FREE taster session today.
Our Harrogate Club
Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
100A Knaresborough Road, HG2 7NN
Knaresborough Road is our only day care club to run Monday through to Friday and the whole building was purposely designed by the Rainbow Care Group Founders Natalie Dobson and Megan Bradbury.
Featuring a country café/ kitchen environment, with a dining area which transforms into a dance floor based on Blackpool Tower Ballroom, to a traditional tap room style pub complete with pool table and a dart board, to a comfy ‘home from home’ lounge, this centre is a day out in itself.
On a weekend, we use the building to host a ‘not for profit’ Dementia café that families living with a diagnosis can access as a safe and welcoming environment. There will be Dementia Practitioners on- site too, meaning you can access any support or advice you need while you visit.
Our model can provide care for those who are in the early stages to those who are more progressed and can provide personal care and support if required.
Our Headingley Club
Every Wednesday 10am – 4pm
Headingley Stadium, St Michaels Lane, Headingley, LS6 3BR
In partnership with Leeds Rhinos, we deliver our specialist Dementia Sports Service within the grounds of Headingley Stadium itself every Wednesday.
Our specialist sports service is aimed at Ex professional sports players and lifelong fans of sport, delivering active games (adapted per individual abilities,) sports reminiscence, quizzes, stadium tours and much more!
Our model can provide care for those who are in the early stages to those who are more progressed and can provide personal care and support if required.
Our Knaresborough Town Football Club
Mondays and Fridays 10am – 4pm
Knaresborough Town Football Club, HG5 8LF
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday you will find us at Knaresborough town football club! We regularly get out on the pitch here, and for those less physically able we provide the option of seated penalties or spectating with a brew!
Our specialist sports service is aimed at Ex professional sports players and lifelong fans of sport, delivering active games (adapted per individual abilities,) sports reminiscence, quizzes, stadium tours and much more! Our model can provide care for those who are in the early stages to those who are more progressed and can provide personal care and support if required.
Our Knaresborough Hub
Every Tuesday 10am – 4pm
St Johns Hub, Vicarage Lane, HG5 9AE
With a large balcony overlooking the spectacular Knaresborough waterside and viaduct as often as weather permits it is lunch with a view here.
With a vast amount of space we enjoy all our usual bespoke and tailored activities and with such close proximity to the town centre, we have enjoyed many a trip to the castle grounds and sampled many pub lunches.
Our Ripon Club
Wednesdays and Fridays 10am – 4pm
Studley Royal Cricket Club, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2QH
Situated in the heart of tranquillity between Ripon and Studley Royal Park, our highly trained dementia care practitioners create a safe and welcoming environment at Studley Royal Cricket Club. The group takes advantage of the whole clubhouse and runs a range of cognitive, physical, creative, musical and socially stimulating activities, and when the weather is nice, we will move outside and make use of the picturesque surroundings.
Sometimes we may also go further afield to take advantage of the stunning world heritage site right on our doorstep. All activities are devised with the interests of our clients at their core, ensuring a fun and purposeful day in a safe and nurturing environment.
Assistance needed with personal care and medication throughout the day? No problem, our appropriately trained dementia specialists can meet all our client’s needs from those with mild to more advancing dementia. This in turn enables families to enjoy a guilt free day of respite while being reassured their loved one is happy and cared for with us at the Rainbow Care Group. Give us a call and join the club today!
Our Follifoot Club
Mondays and Fridays 10am – 4pm
Follifoot Riding Centre, Pannal Rd, Follifoot, Harrogate HG3 1DL
Follifoot Riding School is a unique setting for our newest day club, embracing both the fresh outdoors, cosy country living and life among the working stables.
The venue is very accessible, but also offers a sense of tranquillity and connection with nature along with access to ample space for gentle strolls and outdoor activities. Our members will have access to a variety of areas around the stables when they can safely watch the riding school in action, both indoors and outdoors, meet the horses and take picnic out in the paddocks.
Our Wetherby Methodist Church Club
Thursdays between 10am and 4pm
The extension at Wetherby Methodist Church, Bank Street, Wetherby, LS22 6NQ
Our Wetherby day care service offers an amazing alternative to traditional care home-based day care, as we run our daycare in community settings, so for those who attend it feels more like a club.
It is staffed by fully qualified support workers who are trained in first aid, moving & handling, dementia awareness, and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
We are also proud to say we guarantee the highest ratio of staff to attendees for a day care service. With that in mind, it enables us us to tailor the day around people’s needs, wants and abilities ensuring split activities and one to one support is available should someone need it.
Our Carlshead Farm Club
Every Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 4pm
Carlston Hill Farm, Paddock House Lane, Sicklinghall, LS22 4BN
A unique day opportunity for people living with dementia in partnership with Living Potential Care Farming. Carlshead farm has been specially adapted for the use of people with various physical and cognitive impairments, and provides a unique sensory environment.
The Day Care Service will provide all of our usual fabulous activities, stimulation and fun along with some amazing bespoke extras such as:
- Animal therapy – Access to lambs, piglets, guinea pigs, rabbits, hens, and coming soon – Alpacas!
- Morning egg collection and making cakes in the wonderful farm kitchen
- Soft archery
- Fishing
- Woodland walks
- Basketry
All activities as always are specially adapted to enable those with physical or cognitive impairments to participate.
Our Thirsk Venue
Every Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 4pm from December
Thirsk & Sowerby Institute, Flats Lane, Thirsk, YO7 1LY
Thirsk will be launching in December and will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The venue boasts spacious indoor facilities, perfect for hosting a variety of split activities. Whether it’s arts and crafts, cognitive exercises, or gentle group fitness, there is ample room for different groups to engage in tailored sessions simultaneously, all within a warm and welcoming environment.
Outside, the venue is equipped with a beautifully enclosed outdoor space, offering a safe, accessible area for our members to enjoy the fresh air, garden walks, or simply relax in a tranquil setting. The outdoor space is perfect for gardening projects, sensory activities, or enjoying a cup of tea in the sun.
Benefits of our dementia day care service
Peace of mind and respite for carers
Full day of activities provided, enabling fun
Refreshments, snacks and light lunch provided
Transportation options are available
Dementia day care clubs of 10-12 people promoting friendship
All activities planned prior to promote independence, dignity & choice
Activities promote mental and physical stimulation
Promoting dignity in Dementia, enabling independence and choice
Just some of our dementia games & activities include:
Day trips • Reminiscence • Memory banks • Quizzes • Word games • Balloon volleyball • Reality orientation • Painting • Card making • Seated exercises • Sing alongs • Theme days
Meet our Dementia Care Specialists
Liam Hogg
I graduated in 2012 with a degree in Law and ever since I have been honing my leadership and organisational skills in several different sectors, but most recently within Mental Health Care. From this I have developed a genuine passion for providing exceptional care services for those in our community that need it most, and I have a strong belief that anyone in need can benefit from person centred, individualised care that is delivered by well trained staff, in a safe and welcoming environment.
I proudly come from a family of nurses where care, respect and commitment were at the forefront of our daily family discussions around the dinner table, and I endeavour to hold myself to those values in all that I do. In my role as general manager, I am committed to fostering a positive and supportive culture amongst staff. One where guidance, training and ongoing education is always available to ensure the highest possible standards of care are delivered. I am also very keen to collaborate with families and carers, to offer assistance, information and a listening ear to address concerns and provide assurance whenever required.
Above all, I am honoured to be working in a team where the values and mission so closely align with my own and my ultimate goal now, is to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia and their loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the taster day free?
Totally. We want you to experience the day as if you were a full member. This means places are limited, so please contact us today to reserve a place.
Is it a full day or half day?
The day runs from 10am until 4pm. This is really important to give the carer a full day respite, but also to embed the loved one into the group. The change that takes place when someone gets a full day of stimulation is much faster, so beneficial all round.
Can the carer stay with the loved one?
We don’t advise this, no. This is because it is as important for the carer to get some time off and feel refreshed as it is for the loved one to feel part of the group.
Is there food?
Yes, we provide a healthy, nutritious lunch for all. (Allergies will be discussed prior to a taster day)
Do you give personal care?
We can provide personal care and we will deliver this support in the most respectful and dignified way possible. We provide a thorough assessment where we will be able to offer clarification on everything we can provide as part of our service.
Carol - A Carer's Perspective (Video)
As this video about Leeds rugby legend, John Atkinson, and his wife and carer Carol, testifies, Rainbow's Dementia Day Services really do make a difference. When it comes to dementia care, we look at the person and not the diagnosis.
