SERVICE DETAILS
Located near Portobello, The Cottage supports people living with dementia.
The Cottage has been welcoming clients since the 1980s.
The club’s home is a converted stable block which has two cosy sitting rooms and is surrounded by extensive grounds.
The club runs every weekday and just 10 clients join us each day, meaning that our amazing team of 4 registered care workers alongside our dedicated volunteers, can provide the highest quality care and support.
The Cottage offers a registered day care service for people who are 65 years or over with dementia. We welcome enquiries from clients from ethnic minorities. Our Cottage Dementia Club offers a safe and friendly place for those who enjoy company, who may feel isolated and alone and want to get out of the house for a day and to do something different. The Cottage Dementia Club offers opportunities for to socialise and to have fun through a variety of activities held each day. From time to time we also provide outings and other special activities for which we may ask a small extra charge in order to cover the cost.
What happens at the clubs?
The clubs do all sorts of activities. From keeping minds active with games and quizzes, getting creative with crafts and art, staying active with exercise classes and games, enjoying music with interactive musical sessions and performances, and getting out and about with trips all over Edinburgh.
How does it work?
If you live locally to our club we will pick you up by minibus between 9:15am and 10:15am and drop you home between 3:00pm and 4:00pm. If you’re outside the area you can of course make your own way to join us at the club.
We start off the day with tea and toast, have a hot lunch and finish the day with tea and biscuits (or, if the weather demands it, an ice cream!)
All of our clubs are run by registered care workers and have a high staff to client ratio, so we can ensure that all our clients get the care and support they need throughout the day.
Catchment area...
Our catchment area is EH7 / EH8 / EH15.
Portobello, Joppa, Craigentinny, Durhams, Lochend, Northfield, Willowbrae, Restalrig.
HOW TO GET A PLACE...
Join us privately
We provide places that are arranged on a private basis for anyone aged 50 and over. Places are easily accessed. No referral is necessary just contact us direct. may wish to access this service using Self Directed Support (SDS), if you are in receipt of Direct Payments.
Access a subsidised place
Subsidised places are available to anyone aged 65 and over. While a significant proportion of the cost of the service is subsidised by the City of Edinburgh Council, you would pay a monthly mandatory contribution, set by the City of Edinburgh Council, which is reviewed annually. Get in touch with Social Care Direct on 0131 200 2324 or ask a health or social care professional to refer you.
