Community comes together to celebrate new Warwick Day Centre
"Opening a Day Centre has been a dream of mine for a long time, so seeing people enjoying the new space was incredibly rewarding”
New Age Care welcomed clients, staff, local residents and the Deputy Mayor of Warwick, Councillor Paul Wightman, to celebrate the launch of its new KayStan Day Centre and the company's fifth anniversary on Thursday 5th November.
The event, held at 45 Coten End, Warwick, gave visitors the opportunity to explore the new facilities, meet the team and learn more about plans for the centre, which aims to help tackle loneliness and social isolation in the local community.
The KayStan Day Centre will welcome older adults and people with additional care or support needs, offering opportunities for companionship, social interaction and meaningful activities. People do not need to be existing New Age Care clients to attend.
Guests enjoyed prosecco, tea, coffee, sandwiches and cupcakes as they celebrated the occasion and looked ahead to the centre becoming a new community hub.
The centre has been named in memory of Katie and Stan Whittaker, the parents of New Age Care's Founder and Director, Samantha Whittaker. Katie and Stan were passionate about supporting children with disabilities, and their kindness and commitment to helping others inspired Samantha's vision for a welcoming space that brings people together.
The opening also marks five years of growth for New Age Care. Founded by Samantha in 2021 with just two people providing visiting care in Warwickshire, the family-run business has grown to over 100 people, expanding its visiting care services across the Midlands and into Hampshire, alongside providing live-in care throughout the UK.
Samantha Whittaker, Founder and Director of New Age Care, said: "It was wonderful to see so many people come along to celebrate with us. Having our clients, staff, local residents and the Deputy Mayor there made the occasion really special.
"Opening a Day Centre has been a dream of mine for a long time, so seeing people enjoying the new space was incredibly rewarding. Naming it after my mum and dad makes it even more special. They spent so much of their lives helping others, and I hope the KayStan Centre will carry that spirit forward by bringing people together, building friendships and helping to tackle loneliness.
"Celebrating our fifth anniversary at the same time made the day even more meaningful. I'm incredibly proud of how far New Age Care has come, and I'm excited about what the future holds."
Following the successful Open Day, preparations are continuing to get the KayStan Day Centre ready, with activities hoped to begin in December. Plans include arts and crafts, games and quizzes, gentle exercise, entertainment and social activities, alongside free weekday afternoon drop-in sessions offering tea, coffee, biscuits and a friendly chat.
Further details of the activity timetable and opening arrangements will be announced as plans are finalised.
For more information about New Age Care or the KayStan Day Centre, call 0808 808 5000, email [email protected] or visit www.newagecare.co.uk.