Creative Support is a not-for-profit provider of personalised services – supporting people to enjoy their lives and reach their full potential! Our Saturday Dementia Club at the Brett Young Centre in Halesowen gives people living with Dementia the opportunity to take part in engaging and meaningful activities including reminiscence activities, arts and crafts, music, flower arranging, cooking and more! All of the sessions are delivered by fully trained staff and dedicated volunteers and aim to support individuals with maintaining daily living skills. For the small charge of £8, individuals can get involved in activities of their choice and have lunch and refreshments throughout the day. If you require transport to and from the Saturday Dementia Club, please contact us, as we can help to arrange this for you. The Saturday Dementia Club is open to anyone in the Dudley borough who has received Dementia and Carers Floating Support Services. Please be advised that booking in advance is essential, as there are limited spaces. If you would to attend the Saturday Dementia Club or for more information please contact Jo Marsden on 01384 896 737 or joanne.marsden@creativesupport.org.uk Creative Support Dudley Saturday Dementia Club Flyer...

Creative Support is hosting a Saturday Dementia Club launch taking place on Saturday 12th December at the Brett Young Centre in Halesowen. The Club, which will run every Saturday, will allow individuals living with dementia to take part in a range of meaningful and fun activities, including reminiscence, arts, music, flower arranging, and cooking, all delivered by trained staff and a dedicated team of volunteers. On the launch day, those who attend will be able to try out different taster sessions for the activities on offer, enjoy some afternoon tea, take part in a bake off (to be judged by the mayor!) and take part in our raffle. SeeDementia Hub Launch Poster for more information Creative support are also looking for volunteers at the club –Volunteering Flyer – Dementia Hub...

The Kings Fund and Professor David Oliver is hosting a series of workshops: Improving the experience of older people leaving hospital 15 December Intermediate care for older people – achieving excellence 9 February 2015   More...

This guide outlines some of the reasons care providers fail and how councils have responded to the need to help people find new care. It is also a practical guide to developing contingency and continuity plans to help councils prepare for any provider failure and work through disruption with providers, care users and their families. It was developed through an open process in collaboration with social care professionals, the financial services industry, emergency planners and provider and user representatives. The accompanying resource pack provides sample plans and links to additional useful guidance. Report Resource pack Source: The Kings Fund Health Management and Policy Alert...

Dudley Voices for Choice forum nominated Jacqui Howells for The Good Nurse Award at the regional Great British Care Awards. The forum wanted to nominate Jacqui for the outstanding and inclusive work that she is doing and continues to do at Russells Hall Hospital and out in the community with the patient summits. Jacqui works as the Learning disability Liaison Nurse and actively promotes person centred approaches to working in both the hospital and with other outside partnerships. Jacqui was a finalist and we attended the awards on Friday at Edgbaston cricket club, where Jacqui was announced the regional winner in her category. We are very proud to work with Jacqui and would like to say a huge congratulations to her from us all. Dudley Voices for Choice DVC...

Tomorrow celebrates carer’s right day across the UK. In Dudley carers can get support at the Carers Tea and Chat event at the Lunch on the Run Cafe @DY1, Stafford Street, Dudley, DY1 1RT 9.30-12 noon.  (and every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month) Do you support a relative, friend or a loved one with every day tasks? You might be cooking, shopping or helping with taking medication, washing and dressing……give this kind of support often Need more information or help? Carers Tea and Chat is an informal drop in for carers to meet each other and find support from local organisations including the NHS, the council, CAB, Healthwatch Dudley. Refreshments start from just £1 – all welcome! More information for carers in Dudley Carers Uk also issue a Carers Rights...