A respite centre which supports dozens of people with learning disabilities celebrated its services with an open day attended by the mayor of Merton last Saturday.
The All Saints Respite in All Saints Road, Wimbledon, looks after about 70 people for short periods of time, giving parents and carers a much-needed break.
The centre is run by Vibrance, a charity which provides social care and support services to more than 850 people across London and the south east.
The mayor of Merton, Councillor David Chung, meets people at the event
About 25 people who benefit from the centre's services enjoyed a day in the sun on Saturday, August 22 to celebrate the charity.
Belkis Sbai, project manager of All Saints, said "It was an honour to have the mayor of Merton and his family attend the open day.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the families , friends and carers that attended , they made it an enjoyable and successful event".
Paul Allen, chief executive of Vibrance, said: "Looking to the future, our goal is that by 2020, we will be driven by the wishes of the people who choose our services.
"We want to expand and diversify throughout London and the south east of England and want Vibrance to become widely recognised for excellence in enabling people to be in control of their lives."
Vibrance supports 850 adults throughout London and the south east with learning disabilities and mental health issues, offering a range of community day services, low support housing, nursing and care homes, short breaks, supported employment and self directed services.
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