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Dementia Connect- Alzheimer's Society
Dementia Connect is a new personalised support service from the Alzheimer's Society.
Phone the support line on 0333 1503456 or find out more via dementia.connect@alzheimers.org.uk
Mon-Fri- 9am-8pm
Thurs and Fri- 9am-5pm
Sat and Sun- 10am-4pm
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Stand up and shout - Survey
We want to make sure that Barnsley, doesn't just survive this pandemic.
We want to make sure Barnsley thrives as restrictions are lifted.
How do we make this happen?
Please complete this survey before 8th Feb
https://forms.gle/HiytLcHRM4WnZiu78
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Age UK Barnsley says THANK YOU
Well done to Shaun Banger Scott and his 1980s 12 hour on-line marathon on 30th January.
He raised over £6,000 for Age UK Barnsley, enough to fund an advice worker for a day a week for a year.
THANK YOU SHAUN
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GET CONNECTED with Age UK Barnsley and BMBC
If you are over 50 years of age and want to know more about going on line and using a device, call 01226 776820.Age UK Barnsley and BMBC's Digital champions can help you to
- have a device of your own
- have 3 months free internet access and
- get assistance to get the most out of the device.
It is easy- go on, make the call.
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Domestic Violence Support
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or know of someone with Dementia or caring for someone with Dementia who is experiencing domestic abuse, help is at hand.
All local pharmacy's are ready to help.
Please call at your pharmacy and ask for ANI ( Action Needed Immediately).
Pharmacy staff will take you into a private room and will offer support.
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Working Win
SYHA are able to offer more employment support for people affected by COVID-19, who are absent from work or who are in work struggling with a health condition
Website: www.workingwinreferrals.co.uk
Call: 0114 2900 218
Email: workingwin@syha.co.uk
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BMBC Employment Support Helpdesk
With the complications of COVID, furlough, (extensions and inevitable end of the scheme) and the challenges of lockdown mark 3, this service aims to improve access to employment and support sustained employment.
Please call 01226 775100
or email employmentsupport@barnsley.gov.uk
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Singing for the Brain- is back
Singing for the Brain is back....on line.
We are a local singing group for people living with Dementia.
Come and join us to sing and have fun in a relaxed environment.
Phone Anne on 07870 444567 or
email her at anne.sftb@gmail.com
to join
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SCAMS
There have been reports of bogus texts claiming people need to book a vaccination appointment with a link to a fake form that asks for bank details to prove their identity.
This is a scam! The NHS will never ask for bank details or payment of any kind.
Please remain vigilant, be cautious and listen to your instincts! Don’t be afraid to hang up on a caller, bin a letter, delete an email or shut the door.
If you think you’ve been scammed, tell your bank and report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Always report a possible scam; it could save someone else from becoming a victim.
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stand up and shout
Want to play your part in helping Barnsley move forward in 2021? Read on:
In January, Barnsley Council want to hold some workshops with one aim: How do we make sure Barnsley comes through COVID-19 stronger, united and ready to thrive?
These workshops need to represent everyone living in Barnsley. Why not take part? It'll all be done in a Covid safe way (online/phone etc.).
You’re all invited, have your say on how Barnsley makes it through COVID-19. Join the workshops here: http://bit.ly/C19barnsley
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Digital support for carers
If you are a carer and you would like to try using a "tablet", please ring Barnsley Carers Service on 01226 288771 to get support to have a go.
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Age Friendly Communities Social Media Day
The Age-friendly Communities Social Media Day will be an online open day to showcase the UK Network and to highlight the work many of the members are doing.
The 29th is also our UK Network Older People’s Decade of Healthy Ageing event from 10am – 12.30pm.
See what is happening in Barnsley
https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/stories/how-barnsley-using-recycled-tech-support-local-care-homes
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Barnsley Carers Service- DIGITAL HELP FOR CARERS
Want to join our groups but don’t have access to a
video calling device? Want to start shopping online but
don’t know how? Want to join social media and connect
with friends and family from the comfort and safety of
your own home? We are offering free long term loans of brand new
tablets to carers in Barnsley. We will help you set it up
and get you confident using the device and surfing the
internet. Call Julia Goddard at Barnsley Carers Service on 07980 705502.
or email her at julia.goddard@makingspace.co.uk
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SOCIAL GROUPS ARE BACK!
The Barnsley 3rd Sector Dementia Group is made up of 6 local charities offering services to older people, carers and people living with Dementia.
Social groups are happening, they may be smaller in number and there are lots of COVID restrictions, but that isn't going to stop us enjoying each other's company.
Please look at the calendar on this webpage for more details and book a place at one or more of the social groups each week.
Our News:
National Dementia Care Awards 2020- revised deadline 7/8/20
We have more time to submit some great nominations.
Come on health and social care services.
Let's show the country how great our dementia care is in Barnsley.
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Lost Chord-
We will be uploading more musical performances from your favourite Lost Chord musicians each week to our YouTube channel for your residents to enjoy.
Watch our YouTube channel via the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_xTmuKZFnhL5LiyVFxAjA
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"Knowing Me"- Free on-line refresher session 30/7/20
There is a free online refresher session (Knowing Me Pro) around dementia, depression and delirium on 30.07.2020 at 11.00am.
It should be really interesting and engaging and a great use of one hour of our time.
Please register for a place by following this link
You can read the "Knowing Me" document by following the link below.
. https://www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Resources/Housing/OtherOrganisation/Knowing-Me.pdf
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LAW 4 DEMENTIA CARERS 23/6/20
TIDE, Making Space and the University of Manchester Law School, have come together to offer a free zoom webinar for Carers of people living with Dementia.
This will take place on Tuesday 23rd June 2020, from 4pm-5.30pm.
To register for a place, please follow the link https://www.tide.uk.net/law-4-dementia-care-online-webinar/
This is legal information and advice for Dementia Carers only.
Please share.
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BIADS- HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY
BIADS is 1o years old this month.
Congratulations to Linda Pattison, her devoted staff team, dedicated volunteers, skilled and committed Board Members and everyone who has played their part over the last decade, to make BIADS a wonderful organisation for people living with Dementia and their carers in Barnsley.
Here's to the next decade.
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CARERS WEEK 2020- 8th- 14th June.
Important to remember over 28,000 unpaid carers in Barnsley this week.
Dementia Carers face increased challenges at this time.
We all have a part to play to help " make them visible" and to do all we can to keep Dementia carers connected to as many people as possible.
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Barnsley Dementia Support Helpline 0808 1963692
From Monday 18th May people affected by Dementia can get extra support from a free local telephone helpline from 8pm-Midnight every night of the week. Senior staff from BIADS, Age UK Barnsley, Crossroads Care for Carers, Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group and the Barnsley Dementia Gateway Service, all welcome calls from people needing extra support during this Coronavirus lockdown period.
Please don't struggle. Give us a call.
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SYFR- here to hear from you!!
During this COVID time, SYFR staff are able to offer the following services to socially isolated people in Barnsley:
- Daily or weekly welfare telephone calls;
- Daily or weekly support with shopping or medication pick-ups and
- safe and well home checks.
Please call Amanda Thompson on 077771 500729 or Claire Walsh on 07768 418022 for further information.
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Extra support for carers from Crossroads Barnsley
Crossroads Barnsley are offering extra support to vulnerable people in our community. Offers of respite care for an hour or so, or a quick welfare check if you're isolating due to Covid-19. Also to provide food packages as good will and to reach out to people who are feeling lonely during this unprecedented time. Contact: 01226 731094 http://www.crossroadsbarnsley.org/contact-us/
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Age UK Barnsley and Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group.
Butterflies wanted books, games and activities for the people they support who are currently shielding in their homes. Age UK Barnsley donated these from their closed charity shops for free. A wonderful example of partnership working during this Pandemic.
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Listening Ear- New Bereavement Counselling Service
Listening Ear South Yorks and Bassetlaw is a new bereavement helpline for people who have been bereaved during Covid-19.
To make contact you can freephone on 0800 048 5224 or email on helpline@listening-ear.co.uk
The Service is available Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm.
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Alzheimer's Society National Event- Singing for the Brain
Join this first national virtual singalong at 3pm on Thursday 30th April and be part of this "classic hits" event with Vicky McClure. https://www.facebook.com/events/224767148793291/
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Mental Health Crisis Support in Barnsley
SWYPT NHS crisis line is open to all. In Barnsley you can access 24/7 mental health crisis support by ringing 01226 645000 or https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/service-users-and-carers/in-crisis/
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Info from NHS England
Please find here and attached a bulletin the NHS have put together relating to COVID-19 and Delirium. We hope the links and resources will be helpful. You can find it on the NHS website http://www.yhscn.nhs.uk/mental-health-clinic/Dementia/YHSCNDementiaBulletin.php
Find out more
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COVID-19
You can fiind out more about COVID-19 and its symptoms on
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
This information is updated by the NHS, so please check regularly
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Alzheimer's Society support during the coronavirus outbreak
Advice and guidance on a range of issues is available on https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
We would encourage people to join https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-talking-point-our-online-community
where people affected by dementia can receive valuable support from people in similar situations.
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Best of Barnsley Dementia Care Awards 2020
The event celebrated all the great people in Barnsley across the private, statutory, voluntary, community, health and social care sectors who care for people living with dementia.
Please see all our proud nominees and sponsors scrolling across the top of the webpage, and many thanks to Bruce Dyer for giving his time to present the awards.
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Become a Dementia Friend on 6th March
A free interactive session to become a Dementia Friend, MAC Clinical Research, Pheonix House, Maple Road, Tankersley, S75 3DL, on 6th March, 11am-12noon.
Contact Heather Baker 07525 233788 for details
Find out more
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Over 9000 individual visits to our webpage
We're delighted to report our webpage has now received over 9000 individual hits.
We hope you're continuing to find all the information and events useful, in providing early help and support with caring for Dementia in Barnsley.
Our News:
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 20th DECEMBER
ONE WEEK TO GO for nominations for the "Best of Barnsley Dementia Care Awards." Your chance to shine a light on the incredible achievements of people across Barnsley, closing on 20th December.
Contact Making Space: mailto:Barnsley.DementiaAwards@makingspace.co.uk
Find out more
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Julie Brown, Butterflies, WINS AT THE GREAT BRITISH CARE AWARDS
The Putting People First/Personalisation Award was won by Julie Brown, Butterflies Dementia Support and Activity Group. The award reading "Julie is truly inspiration, her care and dedication to support people and their families is evident. The reach of what Julie does impacts in such a positive way".
http://www.care-awards.co.uk/winners-great-yorkshire-humber-care-awards-2019-announced/
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Best of Barnsley Dementia Care Awards 2020
Best of Barnsley Dementia Care Awards, 10:00am-3:30pm, Thursday 30th January at The Rigby Cafe and Lounge, Barnsley Metrodome, Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 1AN. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Barnsley's services for Dementia. To find out more or make a nomination please contact: Barnsley.DementiaAwards@makingspace.co.uk
Find out more
Our News:
Carers UK digital resource
Barnsley Council and Carers UK offer carers a platform that combines Carers UK’s online resources on a single webpage. This resource provides carers with an opportunity to ‘self-help’ in their own time. To create an account and get free access to all the products and support resources click on carersdigital.org and create a new account by using our free unique access code DGTL3300
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National Dementia Care Awards nomination for Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance
We're delighted to say Christine Key, the Chair of Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance is through to the final of the National Dementia Care Awards. This prestigious award is wonderful recognition for her many years of voluntary work raising Dementia awareness in Barnsley. It also puts Barnsley on the national Dementia map.
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BBC Music Day 2019 at Library @ the Lightbox, 26th September
Join UPLIFT Coffee Café Choir and our Music and Memories group as we celebrate BBC Music Day 2019. Come and have a cuppa and sing with us. All are welcome. Barnsley Library @ the Lightbox 26th September 2:30-4:00pm
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Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group AWARD NOMINATION
We’re delighted that Barnsley’s very own Julie Brown of Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Great British Care Awards - Yorkshire and Humberside
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BIADS new Day Care
BIADS Day Care Centre, ring 01226 280057 for information
Based in Barnsley Town Centre, within Liddy’s Solicitors, at the junction of Eastgate & Regent Street
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Love Later Life event
A special day of entertainment to celebrate older people's contributions in Barnsley
The Civic, Hanson Street, Barnsley, 10:40am - 3pm. Official opening by The Mayor at 11am.
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Free introduction to Amazon echo and Google home
Digital Champions free introduction to amazon echo and google home. Mon 14 October 10am-12pm, Library @ The Lightbox . email digitalchampions@barnsley.gov.uk for a place.
Find out more
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Digital Champions get online sessions
During September 2019, at Libraries throughout the borough:1-2-1 digital support, helping you to get online on your smartphone, tablet or computer.To book a slot ask at the library, ring 01226 773555 or visit www.barnsley.gov.uk/getonline
Find out more
Our News:
Butterflies calendar of events for September
Please see our busy calendar for September events, including Neil Diamando at Barugh Green Working Men's Club!!
Find out more
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Neil Diamando charity concert
Neil Diamando at Barugh Green Working Men's Club, Saturday 28 September, tickets only £5, over 18's only.
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BUTTERFLIES DEMENTIA SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES GROUP.
Contact Julie 07545 815513
Find out more
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What's life like
Barnsley Alzheimer's Society:
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Music and Memories in the new libary@thelighbox in Barnsley
The Music and Memories group will continue in the exciting new Library from July 2019.
Please come and join the fun, phone 01226 773555 for more information.
Our News:
Using Amazon Alexa to support memory loss and stay safe: SAW19
Part of Safeguarding Awareness Week 2019, at Barnsley Town Hall on Thurs 11th July at 2pm-3:15pm. To book a place please email digitalchampions@barnsley.gov.uk
https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/media/10491/amazon-alexa-event.pdf
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Music and Memories group at the new Library@theLightbox
The Music and Memories group will continue in the exciting new Library from July 2019.
2.30pm - 4.00pm on July 16 and 30, August 13, September 3 and 17, October 1 and 15, November 5 and 19, December 3 and 17.
Please come and join in, phone 01226 773555 for any more information.
Our News:
Free on-line training course
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched an e-learning course to raise the awareness and skills of care staff who work with people with dementia. The course seeks to improve the wellbeing and experience of people with dementia and of the care staff working with them.
https://www.scie.org.uk/e-learning/dementia
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Free learning courses
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/comfort-care living well as dementia progresses
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/dementia-care staying connected and living well
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/falls falls course
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BIADS Bag Pack for Dementia Action Week
BIADS bag pack, Thursday 23 May 2019, 10am-4pm at ASDA, Old Mill Lane, Barnsley,
Nine tills, that's 54 hours of volunteering...let's meet the challenge.
Janet 01226 280057 janet@biads.org.uk
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Alzheimer's Society Dementia Action Week events
Come and ask us anything this Dementia Action Week: Tuesday 21 May 10am-12pm at the Snap Tin Cafe, Goldthorpe, S63 9PG and 21 May 10am-12pm at Rotherham Road Medical Centre. Wednesday 22 May 10am-12pm at Barnsley Central Library, Wellington Street.
Telephone 01226 296301 for more information.
Our News:
Westmeads Community Open Day, 22 May, supporting Dementia Action Week
Wednesday 22nd May 2019, 1.30pm–3.30pm at Doles Avenue, Royston, S71 4PT, below Meadstead Primary School. Come along and join us for an afternoon of activities, information and refreshments. Everyone Welcome! Supporting Dementia Action Week 2019.
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Barnsley Carers Service: Carers Day Event 11th June
Carers Day Event on Tuesday 11th June 10:00-14:00 at PRIORY CAMPUS, Lundwood, S71 5PN.
Come and visit us to find out about services that benefit carers in Barnsley. FREE BUFFET and REFRESHMENTS. Tombola.
We look forward to seeing you at PRIORY CAMPUS on 11th June.
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Family Fun Day in Dementia Action Week, Saturday 18 May
MAC Clinical Research are hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday 18th May 10am–3pm. A free event at our Barnsley clinic, Phoenix House, Maple Road, Barnsley, S75 3DL. Bouncy castle, craft stalls, bake sale, face painting, tombola & refreshments, Dementia Friends info session & the Fire Service will have a fire engine & fire safety stall. Funds raised donated to Alzheimer’s Society & BIADS. For info phone 01226 356940
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Music and Memories at Barnsley Central Library
‘Music and Memories’ is an open access session originally aimed at people living with dementia and their carers, now others come because they enjoy the group's uplifting nature and sharing music. We provide leaflets and signpost to local dementia services for anyone who needs extra support or information. Anyone is welcome, come and see if it suits you, come every time or just when you feel like it. Phone 01226 773555 for info.
Find out more
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REMINDER - Dementia Law Clinic
Are you or someone you care for living with Dementia and have legal concerns? We are working with The University of Manchester to offer FREE legal advice to help you live well with dementia. One hour Skype sessions on 25 Feb, 25 March and 29 April 2019 are available. To discuss, please contact 01226 288772 or BarnsleyCarers@makingspace.co.uk
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Dementia Friendly Barnsley Webpage
We’re delighted to report that our webpage has now had over FIVE THOUSAND hits. We hope you’re all finding it useful and helpful.
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Barnsley DAA
Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance is a volunteer and community led group, which supports people living with dementia to live in their own home and community as independently as possible, by asking businesses and community groups to become dementia friendly. If this is something that you would be interested in helping with, please contact Christine on 07552 614652 or christinekey@yahoo.co.uk
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Grants available
Are you a community group or organisation needing help towards a project? If so, Barnsley Carers Service may be able to help. We are offering a grant of up to £1000 towards a project that meets with the carers strategy aims. For more information about the carers strategy aims and if you meet this criteria, please contact Barnsley Carers Service on 01226 288772 or BarnsleyCarers@makingspace.co.uk
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Grants for Carers
Are you a carer in need of a little treat for yourself? If so one of our Carers Grants may be just the thing for you. If you are a carer, living in the Barnsley area and over the age of 18 you may be eligble for up to £250. This is for you as a carer and can be used for things like hobbies, day trips, pamper days, educational course, driving lessons or equipment to enhance your caring role. For further information please contact us 01226 288772 or BarnsleyCarers@makingspace.co.uk
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Dementia friendly initiative
Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance is pleased to introduce the North East as the borough's first dementia friendly area council. The chair of the DAA, supported by Age UK Barnsley has encouraged businesses in Cudworth to become dementia friendly, evidenced by the forget me not stickers displayed in windows. If you would like to help or be involved, please contact Barnsley DAA on 07552 614652 or christinekey@yahoo.co.uk
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Dementia Law Clinic
Are you or someone you care for living with Dementia and have legal concerns? We are working with The University of Manchester to offer FREE legal advice to help you live well with dementia. One hour Skype sessions on 25 Feb, 25 March and 29 April 2019 are available. To discuss, please contact 01226 288772 or BarnsleyCarers@makingspace.co.uk
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Age UK Barnsley entitlements assistance
Winter is here!!!! Are you claiming all your entitlements??
WE CAN CHECK YOUR BENEFITS
If you live in Barnsley and are over 65
We offer a FREE consultation with one of our experts.
Phone today on 01226 776825
Find out more
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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
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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.
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DISC-Dementia Information and Support for Carers
BIADS, Crossroads Barnsley Ltd and Barnsley Dementia Gateway Service have come together to offer DISC.
DISC is for carers and family members of people living with Dementia.
It is an 8 week programme of weekly 2 hour sessions for up to 15 carers which aim to
- Improve your knowledge about Dementia.
- Improve your confidence as a carer
- Give you practical information and advice about local services to help you and the person you care for.
- Help you and the person you care for, to plan for the future.
- Help you to prepare well for hospital visits, stays and discharges.
- Help you to get the most out of your GP surgery.
- Offer advice to improve the safety of your home and the person you care for.
- Look after YOU and your wellbeing.
- Help you and the person you care for to live well with Dementia.
-Offer you follow on support after DISC.
We are offering this course from 1pm-3pm on the following dates at Barugh Green Working Men's Club, Higham Common Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley S75 1LD.
Free respite/ sitting service support is available to carers attending DISC, from Crossroads Barnsley Ltd.
- 22nd Oct- 10th Dec 2020
- 28th Jan- 25th March 2021
- May-June 2021
- Sept- Oct 2021
All COVID-19 restrictions will be followed and will be explained upon arrival.
To book a place on DISC and to arrange free respite support, please contact Cath Magee at Barnsley Dementia Gateway Service on - 07973 855786 or Cath.Magee@makingspace.co.uk
