First Buses have designed help cards that make it easier for passengers with disabilities to board, travel and get off the bus.
Click here for the cards which can be printed and then cut out as needed. To be shown when boarding the bus.
Read The Alzheimer's Society magazine, produced six times a year for everyone in the dementia movement and anyone affected by the condition.
Welcome to Care and Cure, the research magazine from Alzheimer's Society. Explore our stories and read the most recent issue online.
Are you a carer or relative of someone with Dementia?
Do you need support?
We are starting a support group, both 1 to 1 and group sessions.
Please get in touch with us via dementiafriendlyilkleyaction [AT] gmail [DOT] com in the first place.
Blue Badges
Please see link on details of the blue badge eligibility criteria now extended for people with hidden disabilities. Last year the Alzheimer’s Society consulted people affected by dementia to understand their experiences and used this feedback as part of the societies response to a government consultation on the Blue Badge Scheme.
Alzheimer's Society Blue Badge information Link.
For details on how to apply for a blue badge for a person with dementia.
Dementia Friendly Pharmacy Framework – Top tips and case studies
Seven Steps to becoming a Dementia Friendly Pharmacy
Virtual Dementia Friendly Hospital Setting
Please click to see a virtual hospital website which shows how design can make a setting dementia-friendly, this includes different aspects of a hospital such as cafes, shops and kitchens and so could be applied to other settings. (Please enable flash player on the website to view the different settings).
These are open sessions for anyone interested in learning more about supporting those with dementia.
Sessions are normally held at the Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, LS29 9DZ unless otherwise stated.
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Whilst social distancing remains in place due to Covid-19 meetings will be taking place over Zoom, if you are interested in joining us please email dementiafriendlyilkleyaction [AT] gmail [DOT] com for the link to join the meeting. |