21 October 2019 Co-op chooses dementia Friendly Purbeck as a local cause Dementia Friendly Purbeck has been chosen to benefit from the next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund. The funding round will open on 27 October 2019 and close on 24 October 2020. During this funding phase, Co-op Members will be able to choose Dementia Friendly Purbeck as their local cause. Every time a member buys selected own-brand products and services, 1% of the money they spend goes to local causes in their community. Supporters, volunteers, friends and family can become a Co-op Member. They can join online at https://membership.coop.co.uk/new-registration. News Share Tweet
DFP has a big presence at Swanage & Wareham Carnivals The last weekend in July is a big one for Wareham and Swanage, as both towns hold their carnivals on this weekend. This year, despite the weather, Dementia Friendly Purbeck put on a great display at... News 01 August 2023
Singing for Pleasure A ‘Singing for Pleasure’ group meets at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage on Thursday afternoons. The session starts at 2pm and finishes at 3.15pm and is usually followed by light ... News 12 April 2023
Purbeck dementia groups officially merge On Friday, March 10, Swanage Area dementia Friendly Community and Wareham-based Dementia Friendly Purbeck celebrated their official merger to become 'Dementia Friendly Purbeck', covering the... News 30 March 2023
Dementia Co-ordinator Service The Dementia Co-ordinator Service has published this flyer describing their role and the support services they offer. News 06 September 2022
Severe mental impairment council tax discount 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 ... News 11 April 2019
Great weather, great attendance, great event, great result! 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... News 03 March 2019
A generous memorial donation 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. News 25 January 2019
Dorset Care Record 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... News 02 January 2019