Day Services is all about spending your day in a meaningful way – having more opportunities, developing skills and making new friends.

Welcome

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our Day Service provision, which is one of the many wonderful things happening at Portland.

I am very proud of all the achievements of our Day Service citizens and the fantastic support our team of staff provide.

Watch our short video to learn more about Day Services and please get in touch if you would like to find out more about what we can offer!

Matt Gallagher, Day Services Manager

Our Day Service

Our Day Service is a non-residential service that is registered with our Local Authority. The service is delivered from our accessible Day Centre on the Portland Campus as well as from hubs in the local community.

The Day Service is available to individuals 16+ with a range of support needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities and Autism.

Each citizen follows their own unique timetable and works towards independent goals while accessing the service.

A full range of meaningful activities are provided throughout the week enabling citizens to develop skills in those particular areas. There may also be an opportunity to complete a National Citizen Service programme onsite at Portland.

We are open Monday to Friday from 9am – 4pm, 50 weeks a year.

Our Reputation

Our Day Service has a strong reputation for being a happy, safe place for people with disabilities to learn new skills, develop confidence and really thrive.

Quality Audit Report

Application Form

Our locations

Our Day Service operates from several places locally, giving our citizens the chance to experience different activities in different settings.

Portland Day Service – Monday to Friday

Limes Building, Portland College
Nottingham Road
Mansfield
NG18 4TJ

Citizens take part in a wide range of activities throughout the week.

Expressive Arts – Wednesdays

Kingsway Hall
Clipstone Road West
Forest Town
Mansfield
NG19 0DU

Activities include: performing arts, music and movement, singing, dancing and costume making.

Enterprise Crafts – Tuesdays

St Peter’s Centre, 55 Sheepwalk Lane
Ravenshead
Mansfield
NG15 9FG

This group works together to make craft items to sell.

Monday Motivation! – Mondays

Kingsway Hall
Kingsway
Forest Town
Mansfield
NG19 0DU

Activities include: sports, team games and moving to music.

Feel Good Friday – Fridays

Kingsway Hall
Kingsway
Forest Town
Mansfield
NG19 0DU

Activities include: sports, team games, gentle and seated exercise, relaxation and moving to music.

Gardening Group – Monday to Friday

Our gardening group is based on both the Portland campus and out in the community and runs through the entire week.

Increase your physical activity levels, gain new work skills and get involved in your local community.

My son enjoys his time at the day centre and because of the excellent support he gets, his days are purposeful.

The care my son receives is excellent. It is both educational and fun with helpful staff that support to the correct level.

We feel the team at day services are sincerely caring people who give their best. This is greatly appreciated. The team should feel proud of the work they do as they are making a huge difference to many families.