August 28, 2020

by admin in Industry News, NEWS & Update

Photography project launches for people living with dementia

Talk Dementia & Photobook Project THE DEMENTIA LIVES MATTER PROJECT Ellie Robinson-Carter is an Illustrator, Creative Dementia Practitioner & Researcher based in Falmouth, UK. Ellie devises creative frameworks & invites individuals to take ownership of them, fostering their authorial voices & personal narratives. Working locally, nationally & internationally Ellie specialises in working with people living […]

August 2, 2020

by admin in Events, Industry News, NEWS & Update

The Big Dementia Picnic Brent 2020

August 2020 The Big Dementia Picnic Brent 2020 Dementia Cafés and lounges in Brent are reopening! To celebrate we are holding a series of picnics during the week of 24 August 2020. These will be in person, online and by post If you would like to attend any of the events you must book a […]

May 13, 2020

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People living with dementia outline their plans for a dementia friendly Brent

Dementia speaks its mind: Hendon Football Club were the welcoming and generous hosts of a CADBrent/Ashford Place gathering back in February as people living with dementia and carers agreed a manifesto for a dementia friendly borough here in Brent. Aims include disability friendly public transport, clarity about and accessibility of support services, greater awareness of […]

January 18, 2020

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Sudbury and Wembley support groups

Sudbury & Wembley Dementia Carers Support Group Poster.

December 17, 2019

by admin in NEWS & Update

Buy a ticket to help us all make Brent a dementia friendly borough

Buy a ticket to help us all make Brent a dementia-friendly borough Click for a Ticket

June 22, 2019

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Dementia Week in Brent puts dementia on the map

Russell Grant comes back to Brent to support Dementia Action Week The government’s dementia advisor and celebrity astrologer Russell Grant, joined Brent Council and partners Community Action on Dementia and Brent CCG to help promote Dementia Action Week last week. There were a number of public events open to residents to raise awareness of dementia, […]

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	1	2 Dementia Tuesday Ashford Place 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.02 Online social event for those living with dementia and their families. If you would like to join please contact Kamlesh on 07958 460846	3 Brent Health and Wellbeing Roadshow (Brent council and Healthwatch Brent event) 5:30 PM-6:30 PM 2021.02.03 Brent Council and Healthwatch Brent are taking a look a look at health and wellbeing for residents in our borough. We want to understand what the differences in health and wellbeing are between residents and what you feel drives them. We invite you to join us at one of our Digital Community Roadshows where we hope to gather your insights on your health hopes and things you would like to change about health and wellbeing in your local area. You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion to senior members of the Council and Healthwatch Brent team through a variety of workshops. Book your slot here : https://healthwatchbrent.co.uk/roadshow	4	5 Health and Wellbeing Roadshow (Brent council and Healthwatch Brent event) 5:30 PM-6:30 PM 2021.02.05 Brent Council and Healthwatch Brent are taking a look a look at health and wellbeing for residents in our borough. We want to understand what the differences in health and wellbeing are between residents and what you feel drives them. We invite you to join us at one of our Digital Community Roadshows where we hope to gather your insights on your health hopes and things you would like to change about health and wellbeing in your local area. You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion to senior members of the Council and Healthwatch Brent team through a variety of workshops. Book your slot here : https://healthwatchbrent.co.uk/roadshow	6
7	8	9 Dementia Tuesday (Ashford Place Event) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.09 Online chat, fun and laughter. To join contact Kamlesh Kamlesh.Patel@ashfordplace.org.uk or 07958 460 846 or Sally Long dementiavoices@ashfordplace.org.uk 07886 358087 Health and Wellbeing Roadshow (Brent council and Healthwatch Brent event) 5:30 PM-6:30 PM 2021.02.09 Brent Council and Healthwatch Brent are taking a look a look at health and wellbeing for residents in our borough. We want to understand what the differences in health and wellbeing are between residents and what you feel drives them. We invite you to join us at one of our Digital Community Roadshows where we hope to gather your insights on your health hopes and things you would like to change about health and wellbeing in your local area. You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion to senior members of the Council and Healthwatch Brent team through a variety of workshops. Book your slot here : https://healthwatchbrent.co.uk/roadshow	10 Namaste Care For unpaid carers (Online training by St Clare hospice) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.10 Namaste Care is an internationally-recognised care programme which teaches you to use simple activities that include sensory stimulation of our five senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste) to help people with dementia connect and engage with others. This pilot project aims to train and empower unpaid carers and paid care staff to deliver highquality, compassionate care to people living with advanced dementia. Afterwards, attendees will be invited to join a Namaste Network Group, where they will be able to share best practice, successes and learning points from putting Namaste care into practice. Our colleagues at St Clare Hospice, Harlow have kindly agreed to make these online events available to people in Brent. Wednesday 10 February 2021 10 – 12pm – Introduction to Namaste Dementia Care: for unpaid carers. This free event is for people who are caring for those living with advanced dementia, such as a family member or friend. For information: https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/introduction-to-namaste-dementia-care-unpaid-carers/ To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-namaste-dementia-care-for-carers-tickets-133686659397 Chair Exercise (Silver Jubilee Park Event online) 10:15 AM-11:00 AM 2021.02.10 To join please contact Rob at info.silverjubileepark@gmail.com	11 Memory Cafe at Home (St Cuthbert’s online event) 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 2021.02.11 For information about joining in contact memorycafeathome@hotmail.com	12 Connecting with Nature (Online Ashford Place event) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.12 Talk, chat and discovery of the world around us with Sally . To join contact Kamlesh Patel Kamlesh.Patel@ashfordplace.org.uk or 07958 460 846 or Sally Long dementiavoices@ashfordplace.org.uk 07886 358087 Health and Wellbeing Roadshow (Brent council and Healthwatch Brent event) 5:30 PM-6:30 PM 2021.02.12 Brent Council and Healthwatch Brent are taking a look a look at health and wellbeing for residents in our borough. We want to understand what the differences in health and wellbeing are between residents and what you feel drives them. We invite you to join us at one of our Digital Community Roadshows where we hope to gather your insights on your health hopes and things you would like to change about health and wellbeing in your local area. You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion to senior members of the Council and Healthwatch Brent team through a variety of workshops. Book your slot here : https://healthwatchbrent.co.uk/roadshow	13
14	15	16 Dementia Tuesday (Ashford Place event) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.16 Online chat, fun and laughter. To join contact Kamlesh Patel Kamlesh.Patel@ashfordplace.org.uk or 07958 460 846 or Sally Long dementiavoices@ashfordplace.org.uk 07886 358087	17 Chair Exercise (Silver Jubilee Park Event online) 10:15 AM-11:00 AM 2021.02.17 To join please contact Rob at info.silverjubileepark@gmail.com	18 Sudbury and Wembley Dementia Carers Support Group (Online event) 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 2021.02.18 If you support someone with dementia come and meet us Online. We are a group of family carers with years of experience caring for our husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, …. We share our experiences and exchange information, tips and ideas in an informal, friendly, supportive and confidential environment. It is also an opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in attending the meeting please contact Frank (email frankj.arrojo@gmail.com or mobile 07867 903917). Memory Cafe at Home (St Cuthbert’s online event) 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 2021.02.18 For information about joining in contact memorycafeathome@hotmail.com Namaste Care training for professionals (Online training by St Clare Hospice) 2:00 PM-4:00 PM 2021.02.18 Namaste Care is an internationally-recognised care programme which teaches you to use simple activities that include sensory stimulation of our five senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste) to help people with dementia connect and engage with others. This pilot project aims to train and empower unpaid carers and paid care staff to deliver highquality, compassionate care to people living with advanced dementia. Afterwards, attendees will be invited to join a Namaste Network Group, where they will be able to share best practice, successes and learning points from putting Namaste care into practice. Our colleagues at St Clare Hospice, Harlow have kindly agreed to make these online events available to people in Brent. Thursday 18 February 2021, 2 -4 pm – Introduction to Namaste Dementia Care: for professionals. This free event is for paid carers working with people living with advanced dementia. For information: https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/introduction-to-namaste-dementia-care-for-professionals-2/ To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-namaste-dementia-care-tickets-137918597237 Health and Wellbeing Roadshow (Brent Council and Healthwatch Brent event) 5:30 PM-6:30 PM 2021.02.18 Brent Council and Healthwatch Brent are taking a look a look at health and wellbeing for residents in our borough. We want to understand what the differences in health and wellbeing are between residents and what you feel drives them. We invite you to join us at one of our Digital Community Roadshows where we hope to gather your insights on your health hopes and things you would like to change about health and wellbeing in your local area. You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion to senior members of the Council and Healthwatch Brent team through a variety of workshops. Book your slot here : https://healthwatchbrent.co.uk/roadshow	19 Connecting with nature (online Ashford Place event) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.19 Talk, chat and discovery of the world around us with Sally . To join contact Kamlesh Pate – Kamlesh.Patel@ashfordplace.org.uk or 07958 460 846 or Sally Long dementiavoices@ashfordplace.org.uk 07886 358087	20
21	22 Brent Wellbeing Fair (Online event ) 12:00 AM 2021.02.22-2021.02.27 Brent Council’s Public Health Team and Healthwatch Brent invite you to their first virtual Brent Wellbeing Fair. It will include the following: – Workshops and talks – There will be activities such as yoga, cookery and mindfulness – Opportunity to speak to professionals for information and advice – Information on COVID19 and the vaccine. For more information visit www.brentwellbeingfair.tv. Details will be published soon on their website on how to attend this event.	23 Brent Wellbeing Fair (Online event ) All day 2021.02.23 Brent Council’s Public Health Team and Healthwatch Brent invite you to their first virtual Brent Wellbeing Fair. It will include the following: – Workshops and talks – There will be activities such as yoga, cookery and mindfulness – Opportunity to speak to professionals for information and advice – Information on COVID19 and the vaccine. For more information visit www.brentwellbeingfair.tv. Details will be published soon on their website on how to attend this event. Dementia Tuesday (Ashford Place event) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.23 Online chat, fun and laughter. For more information and to join contact the Ashford Place team on 07958 460846.	24 Brent Wellbeing Fair (Online event ) All day 2021.02.24 Brent Council’s Public Health Team and Healthwatch Brent invite you to their first virtual Brent Wellbeing Fair. It will include the following: – Workshops and talks – There will be activities such as yoga, cookery and mindfulness – Opportunity to speak to professionals for information and advice – Information on COVID19 and the vaccine. For more information visit www.brentwellbeingfair.tv. Details will be published soon on their website on how to attend this event. Chair Exercise (Silver Jubilee Park Event online) 10:15 AM-11:00 AM 2021.02.24 To join please contact Rob at info.silverjubileepark@gmail.com Dementia Carers Support Group (Online Brent Carers Centre event) 1:00 PM-2:00 PM 2021.02.24 Join Brent Carers for an online support group for people caring for someone with dementia . Carers share ideas, tips and experience with each other in an informal and friendly group. To join and for more info please contact Clive at 02038027070.	25 Brent Wellbeing Fair (Online event ) All day 2021.02.25 Brent Council’s Public Health Team and Healthwatch Brent invite you to their first virtual Brent Wellbeing Fair. It will include the following: – Workshops and talks – There will be activities such as yoga, cookery and mindfulness – Opportunity to speak to professionals for information and advice – Information on COVID19 and the vaccine. For more information visit www.brentwellbeingfair.tv. Details will be published soon on their website on how to attend this event. Memory Cafe at Home (St Cuthbert’s online event) 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 2021.02.25 For information about joining in contact memorycafeathome@hotmail.com Wellbeing fair – Dementia coffee Chat (online session with Danny Maher Ashford Place) 12:00 PM-1:00 PM 2021.02.25 Dementia coffee and chat Thursday 25^th midday https://zoom.us/j/96879398083 Meeting ID: 968 7939 8083 Passcode: 058123	26 Brent Wellbeing Fair (Online event ) All day 2021.02.26 Brent Council’s Public Health Team and Healthwatch Brent invite you to their first virtual Brent Wellbeing Fair. It will include the following: – Workshops and talks – There will be activities such as yoga, cookery and mindfulness – Opportunity to speak to professionals for information and advice – Information on COVID19 and the vaccine. For more information visit www.brentwellbeingfair.tv. Details will be published soon on their website on how to attend this event. Connecting with Nature (Online Ashford Place event) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.26 Talk, chat and discovery of the world around us with Sally . To join contact Kamlesh Patel Kamlesh.Patel@ashfordplace.org.uk or 07958 460 846 or Sally Long dementiavoices@ashfordplace.org.uk 07886 358087	27 Strength Growth Resilience workshop for Carers – Brent Carers Centre online event 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 2021.02.27 Saturday 27 February 2021, 10am – 12pm (4 wks) Strength, Growth & Resilience 4 weekly sessions starting on 27th Feb 2021, to guide carers on a range of strategies to build and enhance carer resilience. To join this workshop click this link : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83481499369?pwd=TmsxcTN0NEhzVTVocmwyMG1kTGsvZz09 Meeting ID: 834 8149 9369 Passcode: 271792 For more information contact Brent Carers Centre: phone: 020 3802 7070 email: email@brentcarerscentre.org.uk
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