Dementia Wellbeing Service | Quality Accounts

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Quality Accounts

This section includes all of the service's Quality Accounts, which are annual reports giving updates on the service, it's developments, performance and plans for the future. This is informed through feedback from people living with dementia, carers and our staff and stakeholders.

Attend Anywhere Appointments

Your feedback
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: 0117 9610 693 Bristol@alzheimers.org.uk
- Withywood SftB
  
  Contact Bristol@alzheimers.org.uk
  Tel: 07927 590 216
  
  This group is held every Tuesday, 2pm to 3.45pm
- Fishponds SftB
  
  Contact Bristol@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 Bristol@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)
  
  Bristol@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.