Dementia Friendly Barnsley

Welcome to the Dementia Friendly Barnsley Web page sponsored through the Mayor's Charity 2016-2017- Cllr Linda Burgess and developed by the
Multi-Agency Dementia Group. Photos above kindly supplied by John Kirk

Dementia Multi-Agency Group Core Members

Angela Tredgett (previous Carer Rep)

Derek Brown (Carer Rep)

Margaret Baker (Carer Rep)

Councillor Linda Burgess (Carers Representative)

Shiv Bhurtun (BMBC Adult Joint Commissioning)

Tracy Leach (BMBC Public Health)

Viv Williams (BMBC Adult Joint Commissioning)

Cath Magee (Making Space)

South Yorkshire Housing

Andrew Stones (Memory Service)

Christine Key (Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance and note taker)

Anne Simmons (Alzheimer’s Society)

Gill Carr (South Yorkshire Dementia Action Alliances)

Margaret Mason (BIADS)

Berneslai Homes

Marie Hoyle (CCG)

Debbie Lindley (BMBC)

Elaine Equeall (BMBC)

Victoria Faxon-Wastnage (Barnsley Hospital)

Wendy Roper (BMBC)

Crossroads

Age UK

This web page is a place where you can find events and activities, as well as information, support and services in Barnsley.

If you are worried about memory loss/dementia, it is important to see your GP in the first instance for an assessment.

Useful Links

Dementia Friends

Support for carers

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Events On 10 December, 2018

Thurnscoe Social Club - b:Friend

This event is not exclusively for people living with dementia but anyone over the age of 65.

Weekly Social Club for all older neighbours. Pop-in for a cuppa, a natter and take part in our wide-ranging activities.

Every Monday 10am-12pm.<

Thurnscoe Social Club - b:Friend

b:Friend host a weekly Social Club for all older neighbours to come together and enjoy a few hours of community events and cake! Our sessions vary from dancing and singing, to poetry recitals and creative writing, making bird boxes and baking. No two weeks are the same but the main thing we focus on is fun and friendships! No need to book - just come along and see what you think.

This event is not exclusively for people living with dementia but anyone over the age of 65.

Repeat event, every Monday 10am-12pm

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Dementia specific services

Memory Service

provides a single point of access, for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people with memory problems

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Crossroads Care

Crossroads Care helps carers to have a break by providing one to one support with caring in the home

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Alzheimer’s Society

Provides information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future

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Barnsley Carers Service

New Carers Service, here to support you in your caring role, help you to stay connected in your community and give you balance in your life.

Find out more

Our News:

Dementia Friendly Barnsley website poster

A poster has been generated and circulated to Barnsley's GP practices, to raise awareness of the website and the dementia friendly services available throughout Barnsley. See if you can spot the full version complete with images in your local surgery!

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The Multi-Agency Dementia Group Carers event

In October the Multi-Agency Dementia Group held a second workshop with Service providers and Carers of people with dementia. The event was well attended and further developments of the brand new Dementia Support Plan were achieved. Work is continuing on this and further updates will be provided.

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Tesco's Dementia Friendy 'check out' in Penistone

Tesco Supermarket in Penistone opened its first dementia friendly checkout with help from Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance and Making Space. To find out more contact Christine on 07552 614652 or e-mail christinekey@yahoo.co.uk

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Well Done to Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance

Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) has signed up every GP Practice in Barnsley as a dementia friendly organisation. If you want to find out more, or volunteer for the BDAA, follow the link to find out more

find out more

Well Done to Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance

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Power of Attorney

Under a new Government scheme, those who paid a registration fee for a Lasting Power of Attorney between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017 can apply for a partial refund as they were charged more than was necessary find out how here

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The Multi-Agency Dementia Group

The Multi-Agency Dementia Group held a workshop with Carers of people with dementia in March and the group agreed to support the development of a brand new Dementia Co-operation Plan to support the person with dementia to live well. Work is being done on this and updates will be given.

Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance

The Alliance Barnsley is working hard to make Barnsley dementia friendly

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Butterflies Support and Activities Group

Butterflies offers regular events, activities, a weekly lunch club and tea dances. Everyone welcome

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BIADS

BIADS is an organisation formed by Barnsley people to provide support to those who have any form of dementia and their families and friends

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Life Story Network

New training resources

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The Sound doctor

The Sound Doctor Library includes over 280 films covering 6 conditions so far and is constantly growing to support our members.

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Live Well Barnsley

Welcome to Live Well Barnsley, a place where you can find information about help and support services within the borough to help you look after yourself, stay independent and get involved in your community.

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Young Dementia Network

A network for younger peopole living with dementia

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Dementia Support

We recognise the important role families and carers can play in helping to improve patient wellbeing and experience

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Glorious Opportunities

Short video clips of coping strategies for carers of people with dementia

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Join Dementia Research

Welcome to Join Dementia Research, a place to register your interest in participating in dementia research.

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Carers Direct Helpline

Call the Carers Direct helpline on 0300 123 1053 if you need help with your caring role and want to talk to someone

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b:Friend

Not exclusively for people living with dementia but anyone over the age of 65. Repeat events, every Monday 10am-12pm at Thurnscoe Social Club and every Wednesday 10am-12pm at Bolton on Dearne Social Club. Weekly Social Club for all older neighbours. Pop-in for a cuppa, a natter and take part in our wide-ranging activities including dance, music, quiz, creative crafts and eating cake! b:Friend host a weekly Social Club for all older neighbours to come together and enjoy a few hours of community events and cake! Our sessions vary from dancing and singing, to poetry recitals and creative writing, making bird boxes and baking. No two weeks are the same but the main thing we focus on is fun and friendships! No need to book - just come along and see what you think.

Find out more

Since our web page has started, we have hosted 159 events, with 8 events still to come.

Thank you for visiting. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact any of our Dementia Champions within a Barnsley GP Practice. You can find a GP practice by clicking here:

Dementia Friendly Barnsley

This web page is a place where you can find events and activities, as well as information, support and services in Barnsley.

Upcoming Events in Barnsley

Thurnscoe Social Club - b:Friend

Thurnscoe Social Club - b:Friend

Dementia specific services

Memory Service

Crossroads Care

Alzheimer’s Society

Barnsley Carers Service

Our News:

Dementia Friendly Barnsley website poster

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The Multi-Agency Dementia Group Carers event

Our News:

Tesco's Dementia Friendy 'check out' in Penistone

Our News:

Well Done to Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance

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Power of Attorney

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The Multi-Agency Dementia Group

Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance

Butterflies Support and Activities Group

BIADS

Life Story Network

The Sound doctor

Live Well Barnsley

Young Dementia Network

Dementia Support

Glorious Opportunities

Join Dementia Research

Carers Direct Helpline

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