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Upcoming Events

There are a number of events happening across Northumberland where you can get involved in shaping healthcare services, or you can just keep up to date with what’s going on. Events for patients, carers and those with or recovering from certain conditions take place regularly, and we will try our best to post all the details here on our website.

If you have an upcoming event related to health and wellbeing in Northumberland and would like us add it to the events calendar, please drop us an email: info@healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk.

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april, 2018

5apr10:00 am- 1:00 pmDental Services in Hadston - Listening Event

9apr1:00 pm- 3:00 pmDental Services in Rothbury - Listening Event

10apr1:00 pm- 4:00 pmActive Young Carers Multi-Sport Launch

11apr9:00 am- 12:00 pmStepping into Spring - Blyth

12apr10:00 am- 12:00 pmStepping into Spring - Alnwick

17apr10:30 am- 3:00 pmDementia Training for Carers

Event Details

Dementia training for carers.. 10 Helpful Hints for Carers

Do you care for a person with dementia? The Dementia Training Centre is offering FREE Dementia Training for Carers. They will be holding a session in Morpeth on Tuesday 17 April 2018 at the Northumberland County Blind Association.

The event gives practical information and help which draws on research and knowledge developed over the last 25 years. It provides an opportunity for carers to explore specific issues which matter to them, both with each other and with experts from Dementia Services Development Centre. The training is delivered in a relaxed environment by experts who have both professional and personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. There will also be an opportunity for private questions.

Dementia Training for Carers days are free to attend, thanks to support from the Dementia Fund (Comic Relief, The Ballinger Trust and Northern Rock) and are available for family and unpaid carers living in the North East of England and Cumbria. The training takes place from 10:30am for a 11am start until 3pm with lunch and refreshments provided. To book contact the Carers Northumberland information line on: 01670 320025 or email: info@carersnorthumberland.org.uk