The next Information Morning is on Thursday 14 November, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Call in to this free event for a cuppa and slice of cake and discover more about what’s on offer locally. Advice and information about health and wellbeing, local services, social activities and more. There’s so much out there – come along and see what there is for you.
Adapt (NE) will be holding a ‘Big Sing’ at Cafe @ Burn Lane on BBC Music Day, Thursday 26 September. Music Day is the UK wide, annual celebration of the power of music to change lives, with over a thousand events across the UK and broadcasts on TV, radio and digital. The theme this year is music and wellbeing; the power of music to inspire, bring us together and make a positive impact.
The plan for The Big Sing in Northumberland is to get as many people, groups, organisations and places singing the same song at the same time: 11.00am on Thursday.
As part of this initiative, BBC Music Day will be launching an ambitious project, to help bring music to everyone living with dementia by 2020. September is also World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day being on 21st September each year.
You are invited to join in at 10.45am, ready for The Big Sing at 11.00am. The chosen song is Hey Jude and we will provide the words and accompanying music. It would be great to have your support – everyone is welcome! We will be filming the event.
This summer roadshow is a great way to find out more about staying active, staying involved and staying well. You can also find out about local activities and volunteering opportunities near you.
For more information contact Karen Cox on: 01670 858688 or email: karen.cox@northumberlandcva.org.uk.
Screening of locally made film about dementia
Peter Woods of HexhamTV has made a film with a group of carers from Amble who are looking after their partners with dementia.
The film is called ‘A Space at the Table’ because the space at the table that the person living with dementia would normally fill is gradually fading away with far reaching implications for each person living with dementia and also for their partners.
The film which lasts for an hour and 16 minutes is very personal and powerful and comes with a warning that it is not suitable to be shown to those living with dementia, those under 16 or to people who may be adversely affected by seeing its contents
With the kind support of Tynedale Dementia Action Group and The Forum Cinema, Hexham, Peter’s film is now being shown during Dementia Action Week 2019, on Wednesday 22 May, to highlight the honest and truthful experience of carers of partners living with dementia in Northumberland..
For more details and to book for this free screening click here.
For information and support regarding dementia please visit our dementia page
This event is hosted by Tynedale Dementia Action Alliance and is designed to be a fun afternoon that can help optimise physical and mental health.
Everyone is welcome to come along and find out what support and activities are available in the area. Highlights will include:
Refreshments will be available at the event. Healthwatch Northumberland will be there so make sure you come and say hello!
Are you worried about your memory? Come and have an informal chat with a dementia adviser at one of the new monthly drop-ins at Cafe @ Burn Lane at Adapt (NE) in Hexham. The drop-ins take place on the first Monday of the month, between 11.00am and 1.00pm.
For more information call: 01434 607318 or email: northumberland@alzheimers.org.uk.
Are you worried about your memory? Come and have an informal chat with a dementia adviser at one of the new monthly drop-ins at Cafe @ Burn Lane at Adapt (NE) in Hexham. The drop-ins take place on the first Monday of the month, between 11.00am and 1.00pm.
For more information call: 01434 607318 or email: northumberland@alzheimers.org.uk.
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
This event is from Ageing Well in Northumberland is a chance to meet local communities and charities for older people. The aim is to help older people in the area find out more about staying active, involved and well, plus activities and volunteering opportunities in the area. Local organisations, including Healthwatch Northumberland, will be there with information stands, brimming with useful advice for local residents. MP Guy Opperman will be there to answer any questions and there will be complimentary tea and cake on offer.
This event is rescheduled from March.
For more information please email: karenquinn.guyopperman@gmail.com.
This event is from Ageing Well in Northumberland and Tynedale Dementia Action Alliance. The aim is to help older people in the area find out more about staying active, involved and well, plus activities and volunteering opportunities in the area.
Taking place from 10.00am until 1.00pm, the event includes a Dementia Friends Information Session and a film, ‘A trip down memory lane’.
Local organisations, including Healthwatch Northumberland, will be there with information stands, brimming with useful advice for local residents.
For more information please email: adelekinsella@hotmail.co.uk
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