Information for people with dementia Our groups and services.
Age UK
We aim to provide life-enhancing services and vital support to people in later life. We and our local partners deliver a range of services across the UK.https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Health and Wellbeing College
Our health and well-being college provides various free sessions to people over 18 on all aspects of health and wellbeing, including managing stress, mindfulness, curtains to sleepless nights and much more. For more information including course details and locations visit the website https://hwcollege.penninecare.nhs.uk/ or telephone 0161 716 2666.
Be Well Tameside
Being well is important to us all. We all want to feel good, healthy and happy.
We can help you achieve this by offering:
- One to one appointments
- Regular contact and support to achieve your goals
- Practical tips
- Information about local groups in your area
- Help to access other services locally, such as mental health, debt, housing, volunteering and employment
We can support you to make those small changes that can have big benefits to your health and wellbeing. https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/bewelltameside
Alzheimer’s Society/Dementia Support
Living with dementia at any time brings challenges, If you need support and advice, we’re here for you. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Walk and Talk
30 minutes The government recommends we exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week to improve our vascular risk factors and wellbeing. It also helps improve the mood as well as having health benefits. There are a range of led 30 minute walks at various locations in Tameside.
Please contact LIVE ACTIVE OFFICE 0161 366 4860
LIVE ACTIVE COMMUNITY OFFICER 07828788618
or EMAIL NAYEREH.KELLY@ACTIVETAMESIDE.COM
Monday 10:30am - 30 Minutes
HYDE
Donneybrook medical centre, Clarendon Street Hyde, SK14 2AH
Monday 10:30am - 30 minutes
DENTON
Millgate medical practice, 119 manchester rd, Manchester, M34 3RQ
Tuesday 10:00am - 30 minutes
DENTON* (* twice a month the walk ends at St Lawrence Church for refreshments.)
Active Denton, Victoria Street, Denton, M34 3GU
Wednesday 10:00am - 30 minutes
OXFORD PARK
Active Oxford Park, Pottinger Street, Ashton OL7 0PW
Thursday 10:30am - 30 minutes
DROYLSDEN** (**Refreshments at the church afterwards)
St Martins Church, Greenside Lane, Droylsden, M43 7QS
Friday 10:00am - 30 minutes
STAYBRIDGE***(*** parking on astley Street - use the side entrance)
The Bowling Hut, Stalybridge, SK15 2BJ
Willow Wood Hospice Dementia Support Café
Did you know we have an award winning dementia service? And a Support Cafe for carers twice a month?
People are always surprised to find out just how much we have to offer here at Willow Wood, and not everyone is aware that we have an award-winning dementia service, which offers an outreach service to our community in Tameside and Glossop.
As part of this service we hold a Dementia Carers Support Café on the second and fourth Friday of every month.There’s no need to book, just drop in between 1-3pm and you’ll be assured of a warm welcome.
Nic Lavery, our dementia nurse says, “Anyone caring for someone with dementia can call in for advice, support or just for a coffee, cake and a chat in a friendly atmosphere.You can come by yourself or with your loved one and sometimes just meeting and chatting to others in a similar situation can be all you need.However, our trained volunteers and I will be here to offer any assistance or guidance you may require.”
If you would like more information about our dementia service, just ring 0161 330 1100 and ask for Nic.Alternatively, call round to the next café where you can relax with people who understand just what you’re going through in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.
Forget me not buddies
The group offers contact, support and a framework to regularly meet up with other Carers and Persons living with Dementia in a safe and social environment, along with planning and subsidising events and outings for Carers, Persons living with Dementia and family members from the Tameside and surrounding areas. Weekly social meetings are held each Monday between 1pm and 3pm at Denton Methodist Church Hall, Hyde Road, Denton M34 3AQ with light refreshments, activities and/or entertainment no need to pre-book just Register on attendance;
Forget me not buddies can provide you with signs and pictures for around the home at affordable prices .This can be useful for the person with dementia to recognise more easily places within the home. Money raised from this goes into the forget me not buddies social club for people with dementia and their carer’s. For more information contact Roy Telephone: 0161 366 8550
Email: ForgetMeNotBuds@aol.com, Tel: Roy – 07787 907087 Viv – 07912 176887
Web https://forgetmenotbuddies.wordpress.com/
Tameside Community Response Service,
Dukinfield Town Hall, King Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4LA. Telephone: 0161 342 5100 Email: communityresponse@tameside.gov.uk
Meals on Wheels
Provides a hot meal and a desert at lunchtime, including Christmas Day. Other services are available at an extra cost. Contact: 0161 339 3090
Social services
Provides needs assessment for those needing support at home. In addition, provides needs assessment for respite day care and 24-hour care Tel: 0161 342 2400 or 0161 342 4299.
The Storybox Project:
The Storybox Project : At Home is a fun and inclusive programme of activities which uses imagination and creativity as a starting point. Building upon 12 years of practical experience, and work with thousands of people living with dementia, it enables anybody supporting an individual / or group of people living with dementia, to deliver top quality, person centred activities, based upon a foundation of empathy, togetherness, and fun. It focuses upon the value of participation in the moment and the engagement of the most vulnerable older people; in particular those living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Who is it for:
- Family members
- Group leaders
- Activity co-ordinators
- Volunteers
- Anybody who supports an individual or group living with dementia
Talking Point
Online discussion forum for people affected by dementia: www.alzheimers.org.uk
