Dementia Friendly Community 24 March 2020 It is going to be hard for carers of people living with dementia who now have to stay indoors. If you need someone to talk to, Just to listen and share your worry's. Phone this number: 01929 55... Read more...
Volunteering and getting support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak 22 March 2020 Dorset Council would like to thank residents for their amazing community response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the Dorset Council area. To provide extra support where it may be neede... Read more...
Meeting Centre is up and running 22 January 2020 The Forget-Me-Not Meeting Centre happens every Monday at Wareham Hospital from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Meeting centres bring together people living with dementia, their family members and carers, volun... Read more...
Co-Op community Page 04 November 2019 The Co-Op community page for Dementia Friendly Purbeck is now up and running and ready for Co-Op members to select for donations. To make a donation you need to join the Co-Op and nominate Dementi... Read more...
Severe mental impairment council tax discount 11 April 2019 If you or your partner has been diagnosed with a dementia you are eligible for a council tax discount. You may even be exempted from paying council tax. To find out more, telephone Dorset council ... Read more...
Great weather, great attendance, great event, great result! 03 March 2019 Dementia Friendly Purbeck held the annual ‘Time for a Cuppa” on behalf of Dementia UK at the Wareham Town Hall on Saturday, March 2nd. The event was very well attended, with dozens of pe... Read more...
A generous memorial donation 25 January 2019 Family and friends of a local lady who passed away recently have made a generous donation to Dementia Friendly Purbeck via Albert Marsh Funeral Services. Sincere thanks to all who donated. Read more...
Dorset Care Record 02 January 2019 Are you happy for health agencies such as doctors' surgeries and hospitals to share health information about you? To find find out more about the Dorset Care Record, go to: https://news.dorset... Read more...
Living well with dementia 17 December 2018 December 17, 2018 A study released in December, 2017 from the the Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) cohort, which is part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, ... Read more...
New dementia guide from NICE and SCIE 04 December 2018 NICE and SCIE have developed a new quick guide with the aim of informing people and their family and carers about the support that is available after a diagnosis of dementia. Read more...