Testimonials

Our family cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible care and support our Grandad received at The Autumn Centre during the last few months of his life. Before attending the centre, he was often confused and spent much of his time sleeping, but everything changed once he started going twice a week. He became a different person—more lively, engaged, and full of stories. It was truly heartwarming to see him so excited to go, often getting ready early and eagerly awaiting his time there.

The activities at the centre brought him so much joy, and he would always talk about the delicious meals with such enthusiasm. The staff's dedication and kindness gave him a new lease on life, and for that, we will be forever grateful.

The morning before he became gravely ill, he attended the centre, and knowing that these were his last pain-free and happy hours spent in a place he loved brings immense comfort to our family. The Autumn Centre gave our Grandad a sense of purpose and happiness in his final days, and we cannot thank them enough for that.

We also treasure the photos and videos from the social media updates that the centre posts. These glimpses into his joyful moments at the centre have become precious memories that we will hold onto forever.

To anyone considering care options for their loved one, we wholeheartedly recommend The Autumn Centre. The compassion, professionalism, and warmth of the staff made all the difference in our Grandad's life and in ours. They truly provide a second home filled with love and understanding, and we will always cherish the memories they helped create for him and for us.

Kindest Regards 
Katie Varden 

I just wanted to give you all the the Autumn Centre a massive thank you as since Mum has started we have seen such a massive improvement in her mental state and wellbeing.

Before Mum started at the Autumn Centre she was suicidal and in a very depressive state.  She had just spent two months in St Mary's and when she was discharged was still not any better. She just cried a lot and did nothing for herself. 

She is now speaking a lot more and seems happier in herself. She gets herself dressed and makes her bed, which is a huge improvement. She is confident and outgoing.

The Autumn Centre has done wonders for Mum and I just want to let you all know you are amazing.  Please continue doing a fantastic job

Kerry, Linda Maughan's daughter

What an amazing place the Autumn Centre is!  My mum and dad Jean and Mike love coming twice a week.  It has improved mum’s confidence so much and they love talking to their new found friends. They even try to schedule all their appointments around their Autumn Centre days so they don’t miss out. Their 3 course lunch always sounds delicious.  Mum and dad love the chair exercises, the musical bingo, playing dominoes, quizzes, bingo games and so much more.  The staff and volunteers are so caring and supportive, making the centre have a real family feel. My dad was dancing at the Christmas party now he is in his 80’s.  I highly recommend the Autumn Centre.

Sarah (Jean and Mike’s daughter)  

I wanted to let you know how valuable the Autumn Centre has been to my dad Bobby. He visits every week and its a lifeline for him. It lifts his spirits so much, he loves the community feel and activities. He is always praising the staff, saying how kind and fun they are. He would be very lonely without it. So a big thank you to you all xx.

Maggie Mulholland (September 2022)

My wife Lynn has Alzheimers Dementia and requires 24/7 of my personal attention with, up to recently, very little help from the rest of the world.  But all is not lost because I have discovered that there is a specialised Day Centre in Corby called the Autumn Centre based in Counts Farm Rd on the Exeter Estate.

My wife has now attended 6 sessions in the Day Centre and because of the 'one to one' contact with professional dementia specialist together with the amazing interaction programme that they have produced, the difference has been astonishing in so far as we can now communicate far better than before.

The other major benefit is that it also enables me to have a period of respite time to myself. What a Relief!!!

I would highly recommend this Day Centre both for their dedicated professionalism in caring for both my wife and my peace of mind. Well done to everybody especially Lee the wonderful caring Day Centre Manager.

Norman Golding

Our mum, Hedy, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, and more recently Vascular Dementia. As her condition progressed, it became almost impossible to find the support we needed to help make her life more fulfilling. This meant we reached crisis point earlier this year. Thanks to a recommendation, Mum has now been attending The Autumn Centre for the past 5/6 months, and absolutely loves it.
We can honestly say that it has changed all our lives.

She looks forward to meeting the friends she has made there, as well as the lovely staff, who always go the extra mile to make sure everyone has a good time and are well looked after.

This means we have peace of mind leaving her in their capable hands, and it also gives us the respite we need to keep us sane! We can’t thank them enough for their dedication to their members and their families, we would be totally lost without them as there is very little else in the Community providing such fantastic support.

Long may they continue to provide this much needed service.

Julie Ciok and Barbara Algeo (daughters)

The facility of the Autumn Centre in Corby has and continues to be a lifeline for my family. My mother Janet is a regular at the centre, attends every day for 4 hours and really enjoys her time there.

Dementia is a very hard disease to come to terms with, mum has had this for over 7 years now and as a family we struggled to get our heads around this. Mum has attended the centre for 2 or 3 years and the stimulation she receives from the support team at the centre is paramount to her quality of life.

My dad is my mum’s full time carer and without the Autumn Centre would be in a much darker place, it gives him the rest bite he needs to recharge his battery each day. My dad is able to attend the clubs he is a member of and socialise with other friends as therapy as it can be very lonely otherwise.

Mum definitely benefits from all that happens at the Autumn Centre, we can really see a difference in mum’s awareness of everything around her after she attends the centre.

The team at the Autumn cCentre work hard and know how to interact with mum on a daily basis and this is very visible. This service is vital to anyone who has family members with dementia or requires any support in this field.

The family of Janet Jeffery

When my mum passed away six years ago one of my biggest concerns was my father being lonely with close family not living in the same county. I wanted to find somewhere for my dad to be able to socialise with people of the same age. I can truly say the Autumn Centre was the answer to mine and my father's prayers.

Not only does it provide five days a week of fabulous homemade three course lunch fantastic activities, transport to and from and qualified and empathetic staff.  a wonderful  dementia suite and much more. But most importantly my father at 90 years old made new friends he treasured until his passing this October (2021). You  can never replace the love of family but the Autumn Centre comes so close.

Karen McGee daughter of William Fincham

Summary:

Very good service offering a sense of community, combating loneliness, providing routine, communication social skills and delivering living elements of outcomes for Older people in the community. Service plays key role in upholding positive interactions and wellbeing in its locality.

Experience of care:

People have a positive experience of care, including having their dignity respected.

Safe from harm:

People who use health and care services are safe from harm.

Resources:

Resources are used effectively and efficiently in the provision of services.