Our vision
Helping you cope
There is strong evidence from research to show that support groups for care givers and the cared for, facilitated by professionals, is effective and has many benefits, including;
- They help people develop an understanding that they are not alone provides relief to them that others have similar worries, concerns and difficulties that they can then support each other with
- They provide people with the freedom to express their feelings without being judged, in turn bringing therapeutic comfort
- They’re informative – professionals and members can share tips and resources and signpost to useful information or further support
- They give people hope for the future through building motivation
- They reduce stress and distress as people learn how to cope
- People generally feel better when they feel like they are helping others in similar circumstances
Services
- One to one support to build confidence in accessing the community, after receiving your diagnosis.
- ,Support and signposting
- Groups for young people living with a dementia
THRIVE a project in colloboration with Musical Walkabout
MUSIC HELPS
SONGSTERS CARE
YO SONGSTERS
Through funding from the Arts Council, Dementia Support Services and Musical Walkabout are providing free staff training for health and social care professionals working in dementia care, designing and implementing creative care plans
YO SONGSTERS
SONGSTERS CARE
YO SONGSTERS
Free music and wellbeing groups for young people living with a dementia, families and care givers.
SONGSTERS CARE
SONGSTERS CARE
SONGSTERS CARE
Free music and well being groups for family and those in a care giving role to promote creative expression and independent time.