Day Care in Darlington & Northallerton

Relationship-led and supportive Day Care in Darlington & Northallerton from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

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Care for 18,000+ older people

Recommended by 95% of our clients

10,000 trained Care Professionals

Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

Highest regulatory ratings

Care for 18,000+ older people

Recommended by 95% of our clients

10,000 trained Care Professionals

Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

The Darlington & Northallerton Day Care team, here to help every step of the way

Our day care in Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond in North Yorkshire, Barnard Castle and the surrounding areas brings companionship, activities and social connection directly to your loved one’s home. While traditional day centres serve an important purpose, not everyone is able to get out easily, and many older adults prefer the comfort and familiarity of home. Our day care service matches your loved one with a Care Professional who shares similar interests and background – someone who’ll genuinely enjoy spending time together. Each visit lasts at least an hour, providing proper time for meaningful activities, conversation and connection. We support clients across Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond in North Yorkshire, Barnard Castle and surrounding areas who may be experiencing loneliness or isolation, helping them stay engaged, active and mentally stimulated in a way that feels natural and enjoyable.

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Why Day Care may be right for you

Our Care Professionals come from varied and interesting backgrounds – former teachers, hospitality workers, retail managers – all naturally compassionate people who’ve chosen to join our team because they genuinely enjoy supporting older adults. Day care is completely personalised around what your loved one enjoys. That might be reminiscence activities that are particularly beneficial for clients living with dementia, arts and crafts, a trip to Betty’s Tea Rooms in Northallerton, baking together, or gentle exercises recommended by physiotherapists or occupational therapists. Many of our Care Professionals drive, so visits can include trips to local places such as South Park for a walk, Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, or Strikes Garden Centre in Northallerton, or Edwina’s Cafe in Richmond in North Yorkshire.

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What we do to care for your loved ones

We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.

  • Companionship care

    We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.

  • Home help & meal prep

    Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.

  • Personal care

    Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.

  • Mobility support

    Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.

  • Health appointment management

    We support you to attend those important health appointments.

  • Community engagement

    We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.

  • Transportation

    Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.

  • Medication management

    Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.

Tailored Day Care in Darlington & Northallerton

Local families tell us what a difference regular day care visits make. One client wrote on homecare.co.uk: “I feel truly blessed to have been given the information about Home Instead. My carers and admin staff have become like friends or family. Presently I would not be able to face each day without their smiles and care. Older age has many challenges and my carers adapt easily as my life changes.” Another described how their Care Professional has been “very supportive and willing to help out in lots of ways,” adding that after health challenges, having that regular support and companionship “has been a great help.” The consistency of seeing the same Care Professional, doing activities together, and having something to look forward to genuinely improves quality of life.

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Trusted Day Care from experienced home care professionals in Darlington & Northallerton

Our local team has over a decade of experience providing day care across Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond in North Yorkshire and Barnard Castle. We carefully match Care Professionals to clients based on personality, interests and what might bring the most enjoyment – perhaps someone who loves gardening, follows Darlington FC, enjoys music from a particular era, or shares memories of growing up in the area. Every Care Professional receives comprehensive training including our specialist City & Guilds assured dementia training, so they understand how to engage clients meaningfully and adapt activities as needs change. Being local means we can suggest visits to places your loved one has always enjoyed, or help them discover new community activities through resources like our WOW Guide – a directory of regular activities for older adults in Darlington and the local area.

An elderly woman and a younger woman sit on a sofa, smiling and looking at a tablet. Day Care at Home Instead Darlington & Northallerton

Additional support and activities in Darlington & Northallerton

Our day care service connects naturally with community activities we run locally. The Memory Lane Activity Cafe meets monthly at The Salvation Army in Darlington, offering games, arts and crafts, armchair exercises, music and singing in a friendly, inclusive environment. We also provide scam awareness talks for older adults and our Care Professionals can accompany clients to these meetups, or to dementia-friendly performances at the Hippodrome Theatre, for example. Through our involvement with Dementia Friendly Darlington and partnerships across the community, we understand what’s available locally and can help clients stay connected.

A woman in a green top smiles while sitting across from an older person in a blue top. Day Care at Home Instead Darlington & Northallerton

FAQs

  • Which towns and postcodes do the Darlington & Northallerton team service?

  • Is Home Instead Darlington & Northallerton a locally owned home care organisation?

  • Can I go out with my Care Professional when receiving day care at home?

  • What training do Care Professionals have?

  • Reach out and talk to the Darlington & Northallerton team today

    Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Darlington & Northallerton team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Day Care service, please call us on 01325 467833, or fill out the form below.

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