Developing Individual Potential

A dynamic day service for adults with a learning disability

Dayspace provides quality, person-centred day services for adults with a learning disability in Surrey and Southeast London, through three locations: Reigate, Penge, and Warlingham. Our activities are tailored to suit the individual needs and personalities of our customers, who gain opportunities to develop new skills, socialise, and feel supported in a positive and encouraging environment.

Dayspace is a family-run business that was founded in 2011 by Chris Millsted, a former Director of Nursing for the NHS and a pioneer of community care and innovative services for people with a learning disability. Now overseen by Chris’s daughters, Hannah (CEO) and Rachel (COO), our vision remains the same; to transform day services for adults with a learning disability, developing their individual potential.

Customer in a bakespace session, stirring ingredients for a fish cake.

What do people say about us?

We are incredibly grateful to all our customers for their support! Here is just a snapshot of some of the comments we have received.

“Dayspace show time and compassion for each individual. It is obvious that this is a place not simply just a day centre with many activities and friendship for the individual; it is a meeting place where disadvantaged people are made to feel important and worthy with the benefit of self achievement…”

A Senior Support Worker

Consensus Support

“I love coming to Dayspace for my music session and seeing my friends”

David

Customer

“Transitioning from Education into Adult Social Care, I was hugely impressed with the way the staff at Dayspace actively listened to my daughter’s likes, dislikes and fears, as well as taking on board her interests and talents. Not only that, it was obvious to me that they wanted to make her transition, as smooth and as comfortable as possible.

My daughter now enters Dayspace on her own and with a new level of confidence. The support, dedication and commitment from the team of professional staff has made this progression possible, and it is obvious to me, that she gets a tremendous amount of pleasure and freedom to express herself throughout her activities.”

Carol

Parent

“One of my son’s favourite environments where we can be himself. Would highly recommend these sessions. Great team with a can do attitude! Thank you Dayspace”

Caroline

Parent

My name is Louise and I live with my husband. I have been coming to dayspace learning to cook for over a year. I have made friends and met old friends from school. Dayspace has helped me to learn skills for healthy food. The staff have helped me to stick to my eating plan and loose some more weight.

Louise

Customer

As a carer and parent of a young person with a disability, I have found the service Dayspace offer to be excellent. It is not ‘daycare’, but a learning environment which is meaningful and fun. I have supported a young man with a learning/physical disability with additional behaviour requirements and a young lady with autism and both have been met by kind, enthusiastic staff who not only support them, but also myself in my role as a carer.

Karen

Support Carer & Parent

Meet the Team

Stuart Lomath

Director of Day services

Stuart has been with Millsted Care since 1997, initially helping to open our first residential home, and now taking on the role of Director of Day Services, looking after all our Daypace locations. His care industry qualifications include NVQ levels 3 & 4, the A1 Assessor’s Award and the Registered Managers Award. Having supported many residents to access day services, he jumped at the chance to help create a dynamic, person-centred day provision. Stuart is an experienced musician and cook.

Carolyn Churchyard

Deputy Manager - Penge

A CQSW qualified social worker, with over 30 years experience, Carolyn has worked in areas including LD/complex youth/autism/fostering & HIV support. She has also set up and run Scouting for young people with LD and initiated many community connectivity projects in South London & Surrey.
Running, dancing, cooking, film, music & being by the sea makes Carolyn happy.

Cindy Le Juge De Segrais

Deputy Manager - WARLINGHAM

As an antenatal practitioner, doula, and baby massage practitioner, Cindy has a wealth of experience supporting people. She loves animals, movies, and good food, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Cindy is passionate about creating a space for our customers to have fun and grow their potential at Dayspace and loves getting to know and building relationships with our customers and staff alike.

Hannah Styles

Deputy Manager - REIGATE

Hannah joined Dayspace in 2023, bringing creativity and thoughtfulness to her work. With a degree in English and Classical Studies, she values communication and personal expression. Passionate about art, animals and history, Hannah enjoys connecting with customers and building meaningful relationships. She loves being a part of the Dayspace community and looks forward to growing in her role while supporting others.

Join Our Team

Dayspace benefits hugely from the diverse skills and experience that our team bring to work every day. If you would like to join a company with lots of opportunities, please send your CV to info@dayspace.org.