CCP is on a mission to raise awareness about Dementia and enable fantastic, useful local support for people living with Dementia, their Carers and Families in our West Northumberland communities: we call this Dementia Friendly Communities.
Nearly 400 local people have become Dementia Friends through our Dementia Friends awareness sessions so far and received support and some practical resources to make dementia friendly environments in their community activities – Coffee Mornings, Soups and Puds etc – receiving helpful resources such as Sippy Cups and Adaptive Cutlery. We also engage and link them with the work of our Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Advisers.
If you would like to book a Dementia Friends awareness session and help your local community to become dementia friendly, we would love to help you: contact Caroline caroline.clarke@ccptynedale.org.uk
What people are saying about our Dementia Friends awareness sessions:
- “It was so informative and interesting and has really deepened my understanding. Much appreciated!”
- “In an age when more and more of us are receiving a diagnosis of Dementia for ourselves, a family member, friend or neighbour, it’s so lovely to be part of a movement to make things easier and happier for members of our community to live well and join in as a natural part of what we do and who we are. The important thing for me is that people feel safe, cared for and loved.” Sally leads Dementia Friendly Wark.
- “I learnt many useful points and feel encouraged by the proactive and supportive approach of the Alzheimer’s Society in our region. Many thanks again for organising this worthwhile session!”
Resources:
The Blue Book is a summary of activities and support and is free of charge. To order a copy – or multiple copies – please click here: Get your copy | The Blue Book (the-blue-book.org.uk)
W. Northumberland Alzheimer’s Society Local Dementia Adviser Service is available to people who are concerned about their memory, are in the process of receiving a diagnosis or have a diagnosis of dementia and those who care for them.
Dementia Advisers and Dementia Adviser Volunteers provide support to understand key information around a diagnosis of dementia and what this may mean for the service user and family. They can also provide information regarding
- health and social care and community-based services. Information can be requested which might be useful to carer, family members and friends.
- Lasting Powers of Attorney, benefits, wills and trusts.
Where appropriate Dementia Advisers will signpost and/or refer to other services and agencies.
To speak to a local Dementia Adviser call 01670 813255 Opening Hours: 09:00-16:30 Mon-Fri answerphone out of hours; or Email northumberland@alzheimers.org.uk
National Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Line provides information, support and guidance to anyone affected by dementia regarding dementia care, health and social care and legal and welfare rights. Their services include: Advice and support for people living with dementia and their carers, Dementia Advisers, Dementia Friends and Information Sessions.
Opening hours:
- 9am-8pm Monday-Wednesday
- 9am-5pm Friday
- 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday
Tel: 0333 150 3456 Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
We are delighted that Dementia Friendly Communities is supported by a grant from Ray Wind Funds CIC Community Benefit Fund: the Fund has been established by energy company Vattenfall for the benefit of the communities hosting the Ray Windfarm.