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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. Our Dementia Navigators are also making welfare check phone calls to everyone on our caseload and signposting them to appropriate support services wherever possible. We have also produced a Resources spreadsheet for staff which includes updates and links to additional support, whether this is with shopping or meals, medication or tips for exercise or stress and anxiety management whilst isolating. If you would like to speak to your Navigator, please also contact the Access Point.
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/
Aveon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust (AWP) have produced a set of resource on Coping Strategies for Anxious Times which is available in a range of languages.
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Join our online singing group 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.
Contact Sophia Simlat Sophia.simlat@alzheimers.org.uk Tel: 07872 866501
A virtual group is available weekly on a Monday afternoon, 1.15pm-2.15pm.
Due to COVID-19, this group is currently being run on Zoom through Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church. First, Third and Fifth Thursday, monthly 2pm-3.45pm
A virtual group is available weekly on a Wednesday morning, 11.15am-12.15pm.
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
This group is on hold due to COVID-19
Anyone with concerns about their memory or that of another can attend. Sessions run weekly and often have a guest speaker.
Contact Pete Conway
peter.conway@alzheimers.org.uk
Tel: 07872 866 502
A virtual Memory Café takes place weekly on a Thursday afternoon, 3.30pm-4.30pm
This group is on hold due to COVID-19. A virtual activity group takes place weekly on a Thursday morning, 11.45am-12.45pm.