Dorset Council thanks volunteers 05 May 2020 Dear colleague Firstly, can I thank you for everything you’ve been doing to help with the COVID-19 community response efforts in Dorset. Many vulnerable people of all ages may have been se... Read more...
Podcast for carers 02 May 2020 Below is a link to a podcast for carers to help with self care during the pandemic developed in partnership with Dorset Healthcare carers lead, Dorset Mental Health Forum, Rethink and the Recovery E... Read more...
Dementia Toolkit for coronavirus volunteers 02 May 2020 United Against Dementia has created a toolkit for volunteers supporting the coronavirus response. www.alzheimers.org.uk/coronavirus-volunteer-toolkit Many people already helping or voluntee... 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...