Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group
Useful links to information
Below are some useful links to websites that provide excellent information on dealing with and understanding Dementia.
Websites
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Dementia UK are the specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family. Our nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.
Support for Carers - Caring for a friend or relative can be hugely rewarding – but it can also be challenging. So it’s good to know what support is available for you and the person you care for.
Dementia Support Barnsley support service give you personalised help and advice face to face or over the phone. Depending on your needs, they can offer you information and signposting or ongoing support regardless of whether you are worried about your memory, have a diagnosis of dementia or are a carer, family or friend. Their expert team will listen, answer your questions, and connect you to the support you need.
Barnsley Hospital’s mission is to provide the best possible care for the people of Barnsley and beyond at all stages of their life.
As part of this mission, they aim to integrate dementia awareness and support into all physical health services; this will ensure that they care for and treat the ‘whole’ person.