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Dementia Care ebulletin - 14 December 2022

Stoke-on-Trent City Council sent this bulletin at 14-12-2022 05:22 PM GMT

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Dementia Connect

Dementia Connect combines local support virtually, via the telephone or through online advice and offers personalised support to anyone who is living with dementia or a mild cognitive impairment, as well as their carers and families.

This time of year can be challenging for many. If you or anyone you know needs support, please do get in touch via the Dementia Connect support line on: 0333 150 3456. For more information and to see the support line Christmas opening hours, please click here.

Cost of living support for people affected by dementia

People affected by dementia could be put in an even tougher position because of the current cost of living crisis. Rising bills, inflation and poor heating could be critical for those living with the condition. To read about the help and support that's available through Alzheimer's Society, click here.

Be Warm. Be Safe campaign

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched its "Be Warm. Be Safe" campaign in an attempt to raise awareness and limit the impact that the cost of living crisis could have on the number of accidental house fires across the county. You can read more about the campaign here.

Safety advice for those living alone is available here. To find out about the Safe and Well visit service click here or please telephone: 0800 0241 999 for more information.

Dementia support in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire

If you have concerns about your memory or if you have noticed changes in your ability to manage everyday tasks then please speak to your GP, there is help and support available. Early diagnosis is key to putting into place the right support so that people with dementia can still live well.

This is an image to raise awareness of the signs of dementia and where to find further information via https://www.stoke.gov.uk/dementia

For further information about services available in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, please visit: www.stoke.gov.uk/dementia.

Dementia-Friendly Church newsletter

The latest Dementia-Friendly Churches newsletter is now available online. Find out about when the next virtual network meetings are due for the county, as well as information about the Head to Heart resource and how it can help families living through dementia.

This is an image of a dementia friendly school certificate

There is also an update about the Dementia Friendly Schools Network which launched this term. Special
congratulations to St Paul's C.E. Primary School in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent who have been recognised as being a Dementia-Friendly school. Not only that, but they are the first school to achieve this status within the diocese. To read the newsletter, please click here.

Free memory morning event

As One is a dedicated social enrichment and wellbeing service, helping people aged 18+ to live life to the fullest.

Join them on Monday 19 December for a free festive feel-good morning between 9.30 and 11.30am at St. Giles' church in Newcastle. There will be stalls, tea, coffee and an entertainer. To view the poster please click here.

Support for carers in December

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 for the rest of December, please click here.

Carers In Touch newsletter

CASS The Carers Association has published its free winter 2022 newsletter. You’ll find information and advice regarding the cost of living crisis, emergency contact details and its advice line opening hours. To read the latest issue, click here.

If you would like more information about what support CASS can offer, please call the Carers Advice Line on: 01785 606675. To visit the website, click here.

Tamworth and Lichfield memory cafés newsletter

The winter community newsletter is now available with updates regarding the memory cafés, Love to Move sessions and other dementia friendly group activities on offer. To read the latest issue, please click here.