Day care in Newtongrange, Midlothian
Welcome to St. David’s Bradbury Day Centre
St Davids is a voluntary organisation dedicated to promoting independence and social opportunities for those aged over 65 residing in Midlothian. Our Service Users all have a range of abilities, needs, disabilities or illnesses and come to join us in order to beat social isolation and loneliness.
Since 1988
About the centre
The day service, established in 1988, runs from a converted miner’s cottage in the heart of the community in Newtongrange. Our trained staff and volunteers assist Service Users to get the most out of our activities programme which is centered around enjoyment, companionship, retaining life skills and promoting wellbeing.
Open 7 days a week
The programme of activities we provide runs 7 days per week between 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Meals and refreshments
We provide morning tea/coffee, lunch and afternoon tea for a small charge.
Self-referral welcome
Whilst we receive referrals from local health and social agencies we also encourage “self-referral” from anyone who wishes to join us at St Davids. Applications can be submitted below.
How to applyTransport
Transport can be provided for those residing in the transport catchment areas of Newtongrange, Easthouses, Mayfield, Gordebridge, Bonnyrigg and Woodburn. Those living out with the areas we collect are invited to self-travel to the Day Centre with family or alternative transport.
Care Inspectorate registered
St Davids are registered with the Care Inspectorate. Below you can access our most recent inspection report.
“Our many recent developments have enabled the Day Centre to become one of excellence for present and future generations of elderly people.”
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How we can help
What We Do
The day centre offers a wide and varied programme of social activities encouraging service users to pursue new interests or resume interest that they have had in the past.
Events & Activities
Check out the latest events and activities we have lined up.
Referrals
The demand for day care places at St. David’s continues to increase and the Centre currently has a waiting list. Referrals are accepted from the age of 65 onwards.
In their words
What people say about us
“I like the friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. It’s also nice to have hot meals cooked for me!”
“I look forward to going to St Davids every week as it makes me feel better within myself. I meet other people and we all feel better as there’s a good atmosphere. We also do lots of activities.”
“It means so much to our family to know she’s in such safe hands every Thursday and she’s able to just be herself. It really eases the worry and we are eternally grateful for the care you give our wee mum”
“Dad always looks forward to a Tuesday and knows he will be in for a great time with so many friends”
“This is my happy place”
“Thank you very much for all that you do, I have had the most fantastic year, and I don't know what I would be or where I would be without the centre and staff, thank you, thank you”
Come and see us
57 St. David’s, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4LF