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  • About dementia

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  • Your Questions Answered

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  • Deaf BSL Users

    • Deaf BSL Self Referral Form image Deaf BSL Self Referral Form

      We have developed a self-referral process for Deaf / BSL Users. 

    • Deaf BSL Video of Service Leaflet image Deaf BSL Video of Service Leaflet

      We have produced a Deaf / BSL version of our service leaflet available on our YouTube channel. 

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      We have produced an Easy Read version of our service leaflet

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  • Supporting Children and Young People

    • Top 10 Books & Films for Children & Young People

      Sally Townsend, our Community Development Coordinator for schools has produced the following resource list to raise dementia awareness with children and young people. 

  • Alzheimer's Society - Singing for the Brain

    Join our singing groups where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don't need to be a good singer to benefit! Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs. More Information Here

    • Withywood SftB

      Contact Hannah Newrick
      Hannah.Newrick@alzheimers.org.uk
      Tel: 07927 590 216

      This group is held every Tuesday, 2pm to 3.45pm

    • Fishponds SftB

      Contact Hannah Newrick
      Hannah.Newrick@alzheimers.org.uk
      Tel: 07927 590 216

      This takes place on 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of every month (2pm to 3.45pm)

    • Virtual SftB (Monday on Zoom)

      Contact Hannah Newrick 
      Hannah.Newrick@alzheimers.org.uk 
      Tel:07927 590 216


      This group is being held on Zoom every Monday
      1.15pm to 2.15pm (except for Bank Holidays)

    • Virtual SftB (Wednesday on Zoom)

      Contact Hannah Newrick
      Hannah.Newrick
      @alzheimers.org.uk
      Tel: 07927 590 216

      A virtual group is available weekly on a Wednesday morning, 11.15am-12.15pm on Zoom.

  • Memory Cafes

    Anyone with concerns about their memory or that of another can attend. Sessions run weekly and often have a guest speaker.

    • Fishponds Memory Cafe

      Contact Claire Muscat

      Claire.Muscat@alzheimers.org.uk

      Tel: 07872 866 502

      This Memory Café takes place on the 2nd Friday of the month, 2pm to 4pm

    • Virtual Memory Cafe

      Contact Claire Muscat

      Claire.Muscat@alzheimers.org.uk

      Tel: 07872 866 502

      A virtual Memory Café takes place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, 3.30pm-4.30pm

    • Withywood Memory Cafe

      Contact Claire Muscat

      Claire.Muscat@alzheimers.org.uk

      Tel: 07872 866 502

      This Memory Café takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm

  • Carers Groups

    Regular Support groups for close family, friends and carers of people with Dementia led by experienced facilitators. The groups are places to share concerns and experiences

    • Bedminster Down Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

    • Bristol Community Links (Central) Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

    • Filton Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

    • Fishponds Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

    • Westbury on Trym Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

Latest news from Dementia Wellbeing Service

COVID 19 / Coronavirus – We want to reassure everyone that although the Dementia Wellbeing Service has adapted its service delivery following government advice, our Access Point remains open to take your calls. Our Access Point is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Please call 0117 904 5151. Whether you are already supported by our service or if you have a Bristol GP and have concerns about dementia, we are here for you. 

Coronavirus Advice: please see the NHS page for the latest updates and advice relating to the Coronavirus: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

NHS Guidance relating to vulnerable older adults: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

Age UK have also provided advice, including what to do if someone you care for is self isolating: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/conditions-illnesses/coronavirus/

 

Posted at 16:48 on 16/03/2020

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