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Silverline Memories - for people living with Dementia

Silverline Memories, provides “places to go and things to do” for people living with Dementia in Newcastle & Gateshead. 

Full details are available at: https://silverlinememories.com/whats-on/ 

 

The following activities and services have been moved online. 

Online Forum

We have introduced an online forum which you can find at https://silverline-memories.freeforums.net/.  When you visit the page, you will be asked to register your details. This will allow you to leave posts and to comment on each other’s posts as a way to keep in touch. 

Full details are available at: https:/

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Alzheimer's Society - telephone support

The Alzheimer's Society are taking referrals for telephone support.

Our Dementia Support service offers information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day to day challenges and prepare for the future.

Our Dementia Support Workers offer information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia over the phone.

Contact Person

Tracey Hadaway

Telephone

0191 2983989

Email

gateshead@alzheimers.org.uk

 

 

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Alzheimer's Society

Our Dementia Support service offers information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day to day challenges and prepare

Arts and Crafts
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Community arts and crafts for older people continues thanks to grant.

Thanks to a £3,000 grant from The Gateshead Housing Company’s Community Fund, Teams and Bensham Community

Valentine's Crafts at TBCC
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Valentine's Crafts at Teams and Bensham Community Care

The attendees of the Teams and Bensham Community Care centre have been getting ready for Valentine's Day by creating lovely flower and heart decorations.

 

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Community Project Helps Hundreds to Stay Warm and Well This January

The NHS advise that older people aged 65 and over are more vulnerable to the effects of cold weather, which can make some health issues worse that may lead to serious complications.

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Social Group Volunteer

Description: ~~Supported By:, Deputy Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator of the Scheme, Main Purpose:, To support the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them
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Shipley Dementia Drop in Centre

This group has been set up to provide support for those caring for people with dementia and the person with dementia.
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Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear Foundation Trust (NTW) NTW provides mental health and disability services and support across North East England. We have
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Taxicard scheme

Nexus provides a TaxiCard scheme that can help people with mobility difficulties travel independently.  It allows them to travel with one of our approved taxi companies at a discounted price. Details can be found at: https://www.nexus.org.uk/bus/guide-buses/taxicard        

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