Trafford Day and Community Service

Overview

Trafford Day and Community service opened in 1996, and offers support in the heart of Sale, Greater Manchester. This popular service has extensive facilities with full access for wheelchairs. Our dedicated staff team will support you to participate in a wide range of social, educational and leisure activities, both in the centre itself and out and about in the local community.

Facilities available

At Trafford Day and Community service activities on offer include cookery, IT skills, photography, art & craft and communication. You will also have access to community rooms to take part in dance, drama, music and sports sessions - there’s so much to choose from.

In the community we can support you to take up activities such as:
• swimming
• going to the gym
• horse riding
• bowling
• playing pool
• cycling
• gardening
• bingo
• shopping
• the cinema
• and many, many more!

We believe that anyone can be supported to use a computer, whatever their level of mobility and impairment, and we have a modern computer room which has internet access, touch-screens and switches, educational and entertainment software and height adjustable tables. There is also an adapted kitchen where you can learn and practise cookery skills. We have a small multi-sensory room and an accessible bathroom with a changing table and ceiling track hoist. A minibus is available for day trips around the local area.

Our Commitment

Our dedicated staff team provide a safe, relaxed and friendly place for you to meet new people, promoting social skills and building up confidence. We will regularly review the support we give, ensuring your personal needs and aspirations are being met. We will give you encouragement and support so you can take part in the activities you love.

Location

Trafford Day and Community Service is located in the heart of Sale, Greater Manchester, with easy access to public transport links, accessible buses and the Metrolink tram service. Support will be given to get out into the local community on foot or on public transport. The adapted minibus is available to help you get to community venues.

Paul’s Story

Paul has been supported by staff to volunteer in his community since 1997. He volunteers for the local Council’s Park Services, helping to maintain nearby Vicarage Gardens. Julia, Paul’s support worker, says: “Paul really looks forward to his volunteer days, and asks if we are going as soon as I arrive at work. At other times in the week he can be quite subdued, but once he starts work at the garden, he is totally transformed. He becomes chatty and gets totally engrossed in the work he is doing.”

Read Paul’s story in full

Further information

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You may have also heard this type of service called day centre, day service or community resource.