Cameo

 What is CAMEO?

 A day centre for people who would benefit from companionship and a full programme of occupational activities.

 What does CAMEO offer?

CAMEO provides small, self contained day centres offering respite to carers looking after a confused person.

Amongst services available on a regular basis at our day centres are the following:

• Outings
• Stimulating activities including:
  o art and craft
  o reminiscence
  o music
• Companionship
• Lunch, tea and coffee
• Support for carers
• Advice on other help which may be available

 We have excellent day centres throughout Spelthorne which cater for the more able sufferers. For those who are confused, a small group which offers a high ratio of staff and volunteer helpers to members, means they receive the stimulation and attention they need. It also ensures that their carers receive much needed respite.

 Who runs CAMEO?

CAMEO, a registered charity, is run, by paid managers, activity support workers, and a team of volunteers, who report to an independent management committee. A close working relationship is maintained with Social Services, Older Person’s Mental Health Team and the Health Authority.

Comments from members of CAMEO and their Carers:

“My mother has taken an interest in an activity for the first time in months…..”

“It is the warm welcome given by the volunteers which means so much to me when I bring my husband along”

“I have found somewhere where my husband really ‘fits in’ again”

 “I really enjoyed my meal today, is there any more?” (from a member who had been having problems eating)