Dementia Carers' Talk Time
The Approach
Advisory Carers' Talk Time is a free confidential
service providing support and advice to any
carer of a person diagnosed with dementia
in Stoke-on-Trent. Carers' Talk Time gives carers the chance for a
one-to-one discussion about them or the person they care for.
The service is available in a friendly setting in
Marrow House, Forrester Street, Longton ST3 1SQ. It takes place
on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month
between 2 and 4pm. Carers can either
ring one of the advisers beforehand to make
an appointment or drop in.
The advisers contact
names and numbers are:
- Gary ChelI
- 07837 603492
- Margaret Stuart
- 07837 603194
- Mary Allen - 07535
770517
For more information
or to make a referral to the service please
call 01782 214999 or send them an e-mail.
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Free locking cooker valve device now available
Elderly and vulnerable people are at a much greater risk from gas leaks and fires in their homes. SGN gas distribution network has developed a locking cooker valve which helps vulnerable customers retain their independence at home and provides reassurance to family, friends and carers.
The simple safety device is fitted to existing gas cooker pipework. When the valve is locked, the gas supply to the cooker is stopped. This eliminates the risk of the cooker being unintentionally turned on or left on, and gives peace of mind to the carer or relative that the cooker can’t be used. The carer or relative can easily turn the valve on using the key when the cooker is needed.
SGN has partnered with other UK gas distribution networks to offer this free service nationwide. To find out more, and to make a referral, please click here.
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Pupils make 'twiddle muffs' for people with dementia
Haywood
Academy is working hard to become dementia friendly. The school has had a
number of Dementia Friends sessions for teachers and pupils. The school recognises it
can play a vital role in educating our younger generation, as well as promoting
the message it is possible to 'live well' with dementia.
As
part of Personal, Social and Health Education day, pupils were tasked with making 'twiddle muffs' for people living with
dementia. Twiddle muffs are individually made and provide people with
something to occupy their hands with to help them relax. Pictured working hard on
this task are some year nine pupils, who all enjoyed this
activity. They were supported by Bev and Charlotte from North Staffs Carers' Association, who were on hand to talk through the
benefits of twiddle muffs and to share more about what it
can be like to live with dementia.
The
completed twiddle muffs will be donated to local residential homes, where
people living with dementia will have them. Haywood is rightfully proud of its achievements so far in this area of work and has
further activities planned next term.
Work is under way with a number of schools across the city, to
help to increase people’s knowledge and understanding of dementia. It is hoped
that, in time, many more of our schools will begin to introduce dementia into
the curriculum.
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Upset or anxious while out in the city? Look for a Safer Place
Safer Places is a list of businesses and locations in the city where people with dementia or learning disabilities, who become upset or overwhelmed while out and about, can go and people will provide a safe place for them to calm down and call a trusted friend or relative.
Click here to find out more about our Safer Places and how to get involved.
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