Dementia Action Week 2022

Dementia Action Week (DAW) is back for 2022.

This year’s campaign will run from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 May and the theme is diagnosis.

Through dedicated resources and a national awareness campaign, Alzheimer’s Society encourages those concerned that they or someone close to them may be experiencing signs of dementia to seek support and guidance. For more information about DAW visit the website by clicking here.

If you would like to know how Alzheimer’s Society can support people in your community, please click here to read about the Dementia Connect service or telephone: 0333 150 3456 to talk to a Dementia Connect adviser.

Dementia support in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire

If you have concerns about your memory or if you have noticed changes in your ability to manage everyday tasks then please speak to your GP, there is help and support available. Early diagnosis is key to putting into place the right support so that people with dementia can still live well.

For further information about services available in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, please click here.

Spring 2022 communities newsletter

The latest newsletter from Methodist Housing Association South Staffordshire is now available. Find out about what activities and events are taking place in your area, including a number of dementia training sessions on offer. To view the newsletter, please click here.

What’s on in April

North Staffs Carers facilitates various groups, therapies, and a legal advice clinic for carers within North Staffordshire. For more information on the support NSC offers, visit the website here or telephone: 01782 793100. To download the ‘What’s on’ poster please click here.

Carers In Touch newsletter

CASS The Carers Association has published its Spring 2022 newsletter. You’ll find information on the association’s services, Dementia Action Week, carers assessments and you can even cook up a storm with the ‘carers cookery corner.’ To read the latest issue, please click here.