Judith Adams Centre is set in the heart of Chichester and provides person-centred support for people over the age of 18 with a variety of care and support needs.
The centre is modern, light, and airy and is split over two floors, with most activities run on the ground floor. There is a computer suite and a day room on the first floor which can be accessed via a lift. There is an outside area where outdoor sessional work takes place, and secluded courtyard gardens to get fresh air and do a bit of gardening.
The day opportunity site has a range of facilities and areas to support activities, including:
- Accessible training kitchen
- Sensory suite
- Art and craft
- Music, dance, fitness
- Computer suite
- Cook and eat
Our focus is to promote people’s independence, inclusion, creativity, friendships, as well as their physical and mental wellbeing. People are frequently asked for their ideas and are included in activity planning.
The centre has easy access to the shops, cafes, art galleries, theatre, parks and gardens. We have good transport links which we use to support people to gain the skills to travel independently. We also have an accessible minibus for day trips.
We are fully involved with local activities and events including Pride month, Learning Disability Week, Black History Month, and Dementia Awareness Week.
We access many community groups in the town for performing arts, arts and craft, cinema and meet up groups. We also have regular open afternoons to celebrate various dates in our calendar to welcome local people into the centre.
What people say about Judith Adams
People supported at Judith Adams
“If I have any queries or problems the staff at Judith Adams are always happy to help.”
“The staff use pictures, makaton and other things to help me to understand things.”
“There are opportunities to get involved at Judith Adams.”
“I like going for walks in Chichester and to play football.”
“I like to do my own cooking in the cook and eat sessions.”
“I enjoy taking part in outside theatre groups."
“The staff at Judith Adams understand and know what I like and support me to access what is important to me.”
Families, carers and professionals
“Knowing my son is safe and being encouraged to be the best version of himself makes me very happy.”
“It’s a blessing services such as this are available as I know I would not be able to cope without them.”
“This service is a lifeline for me as it gives me a day when I can just be me.”
Staff
“I often receive positive feedback from my manager, staff, parents/carers and directly from the people we support which makes me feel proud of the work I am doing.”
“Everyone always seem happy and friendly. There is always a lot of banter, singing and dancing, joking and general jollity going on.”
“We are all encouraged to discuss and put forward ideas. The manager of the centre and my supervisor are always prepared to listen and to help make ideas and suggestions reality where possible.”
Find out more
For an informal discussion, and to find out more, please contact us.
Manager: Gloria Kainja
Judith Adams Day Opportunity Centre
58a St Pancras
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 7LS
Phone: 01243 753761
If you would like to be supported at Judith Adams, please complete the online form. Or you can contact us at:
Email: socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk
Phone: 01243 642121
Calls using Relay UK: 18001 01243 642121
(for deaf callers from a textphone or the NGT Lite app downloaded onto a computer, tablet or smartphone)