The Laurels is a day opportunity service providing person-centred support for people over the age of 18 with a variety of care and support needs.
The Laurels was refurbished in 2021. The service is all on the ground floor level and has an outside area with accessible pathways. Outside activities are held on-site and make use of facilities including a greenhouse, two pergolas and a number of seating areas.
The Laurels has a variety of areas supporting people to build skills in various ways.
- Accessible training kitchen which supports people with retaining independence and developing new skills.
- Sensory suite providing opportunity to stimulate and engage people’s different senses.
- Themed sessions celebrating traditions and cultures across the world.
- Art and craft supports people to develop new interests and express their skills in different ways.
- Quiz and games to support and stimulate people’s mental and physical health.
- Computer suite supporting people to learn new skills in a safe environment.
- Café and relaxing lounge area to maintain and develop independence skills such as preparing drinks and socialising with others.
People are also supported and enabled to be active community members using public transport to engage in local initiatives. These sessions currently include -
- "Our Town" supports people with travel skills, establishing community contacts to help people feel safe for when they might need assistance.
- Beach and park cleaning to encourage being an active part of the local community.
- Community interaction to support greater independence for people.
- Visits to cafes, museums and shops that support financial skills and developing community links.
What people say about the Laurels
People supported at the Laurels
“I choose what sessions I want to do each day.”
“I like the nice time I have here.”
“Two big thumbs up for staff.”
“Staff listen to me and support me to do things I want to do.”
Families, carers and professionals
“My son has settled extremely well into this new day centre having attended his previous one for 20-years.”
“The service provided is so vital for me, the carer, to be given some time for me knowing that my daughter is safe and content.”
“They always ask for their opinion.”
“Person is very happy to attend the centre which is very new to him.”
Staff
“We are very good at supporting people with personal care in a dignified, caring, and professional way. We are very good at noticing difficulties that people are having and signposting / referring to appropriate agencies for further support."
“I always feel valued and respected and able to share info and ideas whether in handovers or team meetings.”
“I am listened to, if I have an idea or a concern people act on what I say.”
“Being thanked and told that I am a valued member of the team has boosted my confidence."
Find out more
For an informal discussion, and to find out more, please contact us.
Manager: Tania Reynolds
The Laurels
Sheepfold Avenue
Rustington
West Sussex
BN16 3SQ
Phone: 01903 859078
If you would like to be supported at The Laurels, 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)