Workshops, Advice And Information During Dementia Action Week
Learn more about dementia and where to get support at a series of events organised by Derbyshire County Council and a range of key partners during Dementia Action Week 2018.
Conferences, workshops and Dementia Friends sessions are open to anyone interested in finding out about the condition which is thought to affect around 13,000 people in Derbyshire.
Dementia Action Week runs from Monday 21 May to Sunday 27 May and includes week-long information and advice stands at The Hub, South Normanton; County Hall, Matlock, and Royal Derby Hospital.
The county council is working alongside partner organisations including borough and district councils, the Alzheimer’s Society and national charity Making Space to help people gain a better understanding of dementia.
Dementia Friends sessions where people can get training and support to create dementia-friendly communities are taking place throughout the week.
There’s also a virtual dementia experience that uses tools like specialised gloves, goggles and headphones to mimic certain symptoms of dementia – highlighting the issues people face when doing simple things like communicating.
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Care Councillor Jean Wharmby said: “A big part of tackling dementia is understanding the condition in more depth and how it affects not only individuals, but communities.
“It’s important that people know what’s available to them locally, whether it’s for themselves, friends or family.
“The information, advice and support that is highlighted during Dementia Action Week shows that we’re committed to keeping people well and independent for as long as possible.”
The following events are taking place and everyone is welcome.
Monday 21 May
- Dementia Friends Sessions, Florence Shipley, Market Place, Heanor – 10am-11am.
- Health and Social Care best practice dementia conference – Council House, Derby – 9am-4.30pm.
- U3A and Making Space Dementia Friends Session, St Helena Campus, University of Derby, Chesterfield – 1pm-3pm. Call 01246 592010 to book.
Tuesday 22 May
- Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust BME Community question and answer session, Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara, Dale Road, Derby – 1pm-3pm.
- G.Wathall and Son Ltd funeral directors virtual dementia experience, Macklin Street, Derby. Three sessions (£25 a session) - Call 01332 345268 for more information or to book.
Wednesday 23 May
- Making Space Dementia Action Day event with speakers, Polish Centre, Kedleston Road, Derby – 10.30am-2pm.
- Dementia Adventure family carers seminar, Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote – 10am-1.30pm.
- Making Space Tea Dance at Florence Shipley Care Centre, Market Place, Heanor – 1pm-4pm. Call 01246 592010 to book.
- Chesterfield Borough Council dementia-friendly walk, Eastwood Park, Hasland, Chesterfield - 2.30pm. Call 01246 345669 to book.
Thursday 24 May
- Creative Carers Open Doors event – using assistive technology for carers and people with dementia, Haven House, Derby – 10am-1pm.
- Dementia Friends sessions, Lacemaker Court, Long Eaton – 10am and 11am (two sessions).
- Making Space wellbeing workshop with Insight Healthcare talking therapy services, Lacemaker Court, Long Eaton - 10am-12pm.
Friday 25 May
- Making Space information and advice event, Eagle Market, Intu Centre, Derby. 10am-4pm.
- Dementia Friends session, Staveley Centre, Calver Crescent, Chesterfield. 10am-11am.
- Alzheimer’s Society and Erewash Dementia Alliance information event, Charnos Hall, Ilkeston Community Hospital – 10pm-2pm.
In addition, the county council is hosting its first Best Practice in Dementia Care conference for people in the health, social care and voluntary sectors to promote best practice in dementia care. It takes place on Friday 25 May at County Hall, Matlock.
Residents can find out more about local county council dementia support services at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/dementia and can find a full list of events for Dementia Action Week at www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk/dementia-action-week
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