Overview
The Martin Jackaman Centre, in Aspley, provides services for people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities.
About the Martin Jackaman Centre
The Martin Jackaman Centre, in Aspley, provides specialist care for citizens with physical, sensory and learning disabilities to help them lead healthy, active and independent lives.
Upon admission to the service, citizens will be assessed to ensure that all of their individual needs are met throughout the day. We will maintain close links with carers to give full support and advice where needed. We provide an activity based service with links to other agencies. We are able to put you in touch with other organisations that can help you. You are assigned a Keyworker, who will ensure that you get the most out of your attendance at The Martin Jackaman Centre. If you have any problems or issues please speak to your assigned Keyworker or a member of the management team.
Benefits of Martin Jackaman Centre
The Centre aims to develop, maintain and prevent the loss of a person's independence by enabling people to rebuild their confidence, increase socialisation and an overall improvement in their quality of life.
At the Martin Jackaman Centre our services are built around you. Everything from meals and transport to activities and leisure time is tailored to provide you with quality care and enjoyable experiences. The Centre also has a separate unit for people with complex and high sensory support needs.
Activities: We offer a wide range of activities focusing on recreational, educational and life skills. Groups take part in activities such as cooking, gardening, arts and crafts, dance, swimming and bowling. There is also a sensory room which can provide massage, aromatherapy or therapeutic exercises. We also have a training kitchen and coffee bar selling produce that is grown at the Centre. People can also access Evergreen - the city's creative, visual and performing arts groups.
The Centre also boasts a hydrotherapy pool that caters for adults with disabilities.
As our care is person-centred, we try to accommodate for requests made by citizens, for example, suggestions made regarding activities which they would like to take part in.
Transport: We can facilitate transport to and from the centre, for which there is a charge. There is car parking available for visitors to the centre.
Meals: You can have meals with us at the centre. We cater for a range of dietary needs. There is a charge for meals.
Personal care: We provide personal care to those who require it, in a dignified and respectful manner. All our staff are fully trained in this area of care.
Representative groups: The Martin Jackaman Centre has members' representative groups which meet regularly to discuss and input on issues in the centre and in the community as well.