LINKS
PLEASE NOTE THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Please find below a selection of links which we hope may be useful but if you find that any of the information has changed, is innacurate or that any of the links do not work then please do not hesitate to contact me at lorna_sharp@hotmail.com
Organisations
Alzheimers Society
Offers a wide range of factsheets, studies, national news, discussion forums, advice and sources of support
Age Uk
The country’s leading charity for older people
Support For Carers
Carers Hub Service (CHS) a free and confidential service that supports unpaid Carers living in Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire
https://carershub.carersfederation.co.uk/
Call: 0808 802 1777
Email: chsinfo@carersfederation.co.uk
WhatsApp or Text: 07814678460
Carers Federation
http://www.carersfederation.co.uk/home/Our Centre
www.ourcentreashfield.co.uk/Carers In Hucknall
www.carersinhucknall2.btck.co.uk/Carers UK
Telephone 020 7490 8818 Carers Line 0808 808 7777
NHS Carers Direct
Call Carers Direct on 0808 802 0202
Dementia Web
Information resource for carers and professionals. Covers everything from legal matters, respite care, diagnosis, hints & tips, practical help, fact sheets etc etc.
Practical Advice
Carers Direct
Information, advice and support for carers from the NHS
Age UK
Disability Nottinghamshire
Social Services
Financial Adice and Help
Household Quotes.co.uk
http://householdquotes.co.uk/benefits-and-grants-for-oaps/
An up to date guide for older adults on extra grants and benefits that may be available.
Getting a break from caring
Carers are doing possibly one of the most demanding jobs in the world, FOR FREE! Everyone has days off from work and holidays and this should be no different for carers. Below are some links which may help you to access support to allow carers time to recharge their batteries.
General Guide to Respite Care
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/Pages/breaks-for-carers-respite-care.aspx
Explains all the types of help available in order to allow carers time off. For those on a low income it also discusses how to access free or partly funded holidays.
Cross Roads Care East Midlands
Cross Roads can provide a carer to "step into your shoes" for a few hours, a day or a long weekend to allow a carer to have a break.
http://www.dementiaweb.org.uk/getting-a-break.php
British Red Cross Dementia Respite Support Service http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/GenericServiceDetails.aspx?id=GS12028&JScript=1
Email: PCross@redcross.org.uk
Tel: 01773718798
Cost: NIL
Self referrals are accepted by phone or email.
Dementia Respite Support Service provides respite of 2 to 4 hours for the main carer to go out. All Care Support Workers are NVQ2 registered and have ongoing training. We also provide 3 months of crisis visits for appointments etc, and we are CQC registered.
Dementia Related Events
Dementia Research
About Alzheimers
http://www.allcommunity.co.uk/dementiasupportgroup/ bolton support group
Admiral Nurse Service www.dementiarelief.org.uk
Freephone 0808 802 02 02
Advice on Residential care and benefits
Telephone 0845 300 7585
http://www.patient.co.uk/displayCategory/16777351
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Memory-Loss-and-Dementia.htm
National Dementia Strategy website
The latest national policies and research findings, plus Alistair Burns' dementia blog
Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE)
Internationally renowned dementia research centre and memory clinic in Bath. Wiltshire patients can be referred by their GP or self-refer for diagnosis and clinical trials
Innovations in Dementia
www.innovationsindementia.org.uk
Works collaboratively with people with dementia and professionals to develop new products and projects to enhance life for people with dementia.
Active Minds
Offers a range of products to stimulate and engage people with dementia
At Dementia
Brings together a range of assistive technologies that can enhance independence and leisure options for people living with dementia
Counsel and Care
Advice and information for older people, families and carers. Campaigns nationally on social care issues
Dementia Gateway
www.scie.org.uk/publications/dementia
Offers high quality information, video and training programmes for professionals and family carers alike. Produced by the Social Care Institute of Excellence
Dementia Web
Resources, support, advice and information for people living with dementia and their carers.
http://www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk/links/links.html
http://www.selfhelp.org.uk/sub_a.html