Stoke-on-Trent City Council and partner organisations have come together to open a new unmanned dementia stall at Longton Indoor Market, The Strand, Longton, ST3 1BZ to provide information and advice about the support available in the area for anyone that is affected by dementia.
Earlier in the year, an unmanned stall was launched at Tunstall Indoor Market, 35 Butterfield Place, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5TP. Both stalls are open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. For more information regarding dementia services across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, please visit: https://www.stoke.gov.uk/dementia.
Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme which encourages carers, family or friends to compile useful information which could be used in the event of a vulnerable person with dementia going missing.
It consists of a form that can be filled in with vital information about the person at risk. In the event of a person with dementia going missing, this information can then be quickly passed to the police to help locate the person. For more information click here to view the leaflet. Or download the poster here. To visit the website please click here.
Dementia support activities in November
Alzheimer’s Society is a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. In Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire there are a number of groups and programmes that are available throughout November.
To find out what’s coming up during the month please click here to view the poster. To search for services that are running in the local area click here and enter the relevant post code.
South Staffordshire dementia support service
The South Staffordshire dementia support service provides personalised help to anyone affected by dementia. Local dementia advisors from Alzheimer's Society are available to provide information, practical support and knowledge about dementia. For more information, click here to view the poster. Alternatively, please email: staffordshire@alzheimers.org.uk or call: 01543 573936 and someone will get back to you.
Singing for the Brain
Do you know someone living with dementia who enjoys singing? Singing for the Brain brings people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. To find out about some of the virtual or face-to-face groups on offer, please click here. Or visit the website for more information and to search for a group near you.
Support for carers in November
North Staffs Carers facilitates various groups, therapies and a legal advice clinic for carers within North Staffordshire.
For more information on the support NSC offers, visit the website here or telephone: 01782 793100.To find out what's on in November, click here.
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