Adult social care - Day opportunities
Who day opportunities are for
Day opportunities, also known as day centres, are services that help adults have fulfilling lives.
They provide opportunities to:
- take part in various interests and activities
- make friends and develop relationships
- gain new skills
- make a positive contribution to the community
There are day opportunities available for older people, including:
- those with dementia
- autistic people
- people with learning disabilities
- those with physical disabilities
Day opportunities also support carers by providing respite so they can pursue interests outside their caring role.
Where day opportunities are offered
Adults supported by adult social care and health (ASC&H) attend a wide range of day opportunities across Birmingham and neighbouring local authorities.
We provide support at 5 day centres:
- Alderman Bowen
- Ebrook
- Elwood
- Hockley
- Moseley
There are also 49 voluntary sector and private organisations who are part of a newly commissioned framework providing day opportunities for our citizens.
How day opportunities are paid for
Day opportunities may be funded by:
- ASC&H directly
- using direct payments from a care and support personal budget
- service users paying with their own money
Direct payments are a way for you to have control over your care and support personal budget. We will make payments directly to you so that you can buy the care and support you need yourself, rather than us arranging it for you.
Find out more about direct payments.
Access day opportunities
To find out more about the range of services and support available through day opportunities:
- download our Birmingham day opportunities brochure
- email: dayopportunitiesvision@birmingham.gov.uk
- phone: 0121 303 1234
Page last updated: 26 June 2026
