Dementia Wellbeing Service | Care Homes and Respite

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Care Homes and Respite

Age UK - Finding a Care Home
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Age UK website contains guidance on how to find the correct home for you or a loved one.

Care home checklist

Use our checklist to make sure that you're able to make infomed choices.

Paying for residential care

Find out more about paying for residential care, the means test and care homes.

Choice of accommodation

Local authorities should provide a range of accommodation to meet identified needs at their ‘usual cost’.

Age UK Website
Alzheimer's Society - Guide to selecting a Care Home
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Alzheimer's Society have produced a useful document to help individuals, cares and families advice when choosing the right care home for them.

Alzheimers Society Website
Care Quality Commission
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CQC monitor, inspect and regulate services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety and they publish what we find, including performance ratings to help people choose care. Reports on care homes and day centres can be found on their Website
Well Aware - Care Home Finder
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A free telephone and online health and wellbeing information directory. Well Aware has information on health, wellbeing and community groups, organisations, activities and services.

Bristol City Council commission Well Aware to maintain lists of Care Homes in Bristol. You can use Well Aware's search function to look for homes or support in your local area.

Contact: 0808 808 5252

Calls to this service are free from a landline.

Email address: info@wellaware.org.uk

Well Aware Website

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About dementia
- What is dementia?
- Dementia Research
Your Questions Answered
Deaf BSL Users
- Deaf BSL Self Referral Form
  
  We have developed a self-referral process for Deaf / BSL Users.
- Deaf BSL Video of Service Leaflet
  
  We have produced a Deaf / BSL version of our service leaflet available on our YouTube channel.
- Easy Read Service Leaflet
  
  We have produced an Easy Read version of our service leaflet
- Deaf BSL and Dementia: Key Questions Answered
Dementia Podcasts
- Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service Podcasts
- Dementia Podcasts: A Blog
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
- Knowle West SftB
  
  Tuesday mornings, 10.30 to 12.15
  Bristol Community Links South, Langhill Ave, Bristol, BS4 1TN
  
  Contact: Hannah Newrick on 0117 9610 693
  Hannah.Newrick@alzheimers.org.uk
- 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)
- Westbury-on-Trym Singing for the Brain
  
  Contact Hannah Newrick
  Hannah.Newrick@alzheimers.org.uk
  Tel:07927 590 216
  
  This group is being held in Westbury-on-Trym, every Wednesday
  10.30am to 12.15pm
- 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 afternoon at 3pm 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
- South Bristol Carers Support Group
  
  Withywood Centre, Geoff Cargill Room, Queens Road, Withywood, BS13 8QA
  4th Tuesday of the month
  
  PLEASE CONTACT ON 0117 947 3120 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
- Central and East Bristol Carer's Peer Support Group
  
  Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3TP
  
  Second Wednesday of every month starting Wednesday 14th August
  
  Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
  
  (There will be no Carers Peer support group in July or October 2024)
  
  PLEASE CONTACT ON 0117 904 5150 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND & TO CHECK AVAILABILITY
  (if this group is at capacity, you will be placed on a waiting list)
- North Bristol Carers Peer Support Group
  
  Ardagh Pavilion, off Kellaway Avenue, Bristol, BS6 7YL
  
  Last Wednesday of each month, 2pm to 3.30pm
  
  Please contact Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service on 0117 904 5150
  
  Please note that this is a closed group and can only be accessed by contacting the above number for details. Due to the high uptake of this group, you may be placed on a waiting list.