Across Rushcliffe PCN we are aiming for all our partners to become Dementia Friendly
As part of the Rushcliffe Dementia Project 2022-2024, all partners of the Rushcliffe Primary Care Network, agreed to work to become Dementia Friendly. To encourage this, we set up a list of actions:
· Taking part in Dementia Friends Information Session
· Undertake Carers Awareness Training
· If appropriate, consider an environmental walkthrough of any premises used/owned
· Become a member of RDAN
· Identify an Organisation link/Champion to move these actions forward
Training offers and options 2025
How to sign up:
Dementia Friends
Dementia Friends Information Session - Become a Dementia Friend by accessing a free Information session online or face to face, Approx. 45-60 mins long.
Options:
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In person (minimum of 10 people)
Email: dementiafriends@alzheimers.org.uk
Preferably give 4 weeks’ notice
Organisations can also go down the organisational route. Information can be found here:
https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk
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Find nearest location where this information session is being offered, both face to face but also virtual.
https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/WEBSession
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Watch online and become a Dementia Friend instead by watching the video.
https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/register-digital-friend
Nottinghamshire Carers Federation
Carers Awareness Training -
For Healthcare Professionals e.g. GP Teams
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Approx 60 mins long
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Organised through: Nottinghamshire Carers Federation
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Carer Friendly Quality Mark for GP Practices, plus training for Health Care Professionals (including Carer Champions) etc County, City and Bassetlaw.
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Health Liaison Worker: Alison Hill
Email: a.hill@carersfederation.co.uk
Mobile : 07713 334671
Or : 0115 9629310
Nottinghamshire Carers Association
Carers Awareness Training Organised through: Nottinghamshire Carers Association.
www.nottinghamshirecarers.co.uk
Tel: 01773 833833
For Community groups & organisations,
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Book on training dates for: Community Engagement
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Carer Awareness training for community groups & organisations contact Community Engagement Worker: Diane Naylor:
Number: 07773 172 988
For Employers
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Contact Jayne Davies for Carer Awareness training in an Employment setting:
Rushcliffe Dementia Directory
The majority of support and information available in Rushcliffe can be found in the Rushcliffe Dementia Directory.
This can be accessed sitting alongside a range of comprehensive Health Directories found on the Social Prescribing Tab
(Health Directories | RushcliffeHealth)
Some of the topics covered in the Directory include:
· Local Community Groups (Memory Cafes, Singing, exercise etc)
· Benefits and Legal advice
· Sourcing equipment to maintain independence
· Living Well with dementia at Home
· Support for Carers including respite
Key Services
Key services: free for anyone affected by dementia (diagnosis or not):
Alzheimer’s Society:
Dementia Wellbeing Society Call 0333 150 3456
Free support over the phone or request a home visit from one of their advisors.
Carers Support:
Nottinghamshire Carers Hub Call 0808 802 1777
Carers Hub | Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County
Free confidential and personalised information and support
Rushcliffe Dementia Action Network (RDAN)
Across Rushcliffe there are many groups organisations and individuals with the shared aim to improve life for those affected by dementia, including carers.
A response to this has been to form a Network: Rushcliffe Dementia Action Network (RDAN). This recently became a charity (Registered Charity:1210657). This allows the work of the Network to be more sustainable, for example raising funds to put on events (Dementia and Carers Roadshow, Green Memory Café etc) and provide resources, ensuring the Dementia Directory stays as up to date as possible.
More information can be found on RDAN’s website: Rushcliffe Dementia Action Network |
Toolkit
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“Working to become Dementia Friendly” Toolkit. This is a downloadable resource for any team, business, organisation etc to access, if wanting to ensure they are accessible and welcoming to anyone affected by dementia. It contains a series of simple actions that can really make a difference.
Hidden Disabilities
To maintain independence and get out and about in your community, perhaps consider wearing a Sunflower Lanyard to show you have a Hidden Disability, in this case, dementia.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a hidden disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding or more time in shops, at work, on transport or in public spaces.
You can buy your Sunflower lanyard here : Hidden Disabilities Sunflower (hdsunflower.com) These may be available free of charge from certain major stores (eg Asda, Morrisons and Sainsburys - ask at Customer Service Desk).
You can then choose to add in more information eg a Medical Alert Badge/ carer contact details if you wish. These can be bought (approx. £8) at this website: Dementia I.C.E. Card - The Badge Centre ® At the checkout, also ask for a plastic holder to attach the card to the lanyard.