Alzheimer's
Society - Bromley
Branch
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Carers' Support WorkerBromley Branch has a part-time carers' support worker, Geraldine Turner, who is assisted by a small group of volunteers.
The carers' support worker:
Individual office appointments and/or home visits can be arranged by the carers' support worker on request. Carers' Support Group - a series of informal information and support sessions for carers of local people with dementia
Are you caring for someone who is confused and forgetful? Do you sometimes feel isolated and burdened by your caring responsibilities? Would you like to meet with other carers and professionals working in the field of dementia for information sharing, advice and support? Our carers support group offers a chance to unwind, exchange ideas, gather information from professional speakers and join in some social events.
The group meetings will be held in the Bethany room at St Luke's Church, Bromley Common on the last Wednesday of each month.
The meetings last from 10.00 to 12.00 noon with tea/coffee served before the talk starts at 10.30.
After each speaker there will be an opportunity to ask questions, have a chat and receive mutual support. A programme of social activities will be available for group members. A new programme for the second half of 2008 is being arranged. Self-help Support GroupsThere are two groups for female
carers meeting on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each
month. These groups are attended by either Geraldine Turner or Jo George. The second meets on the third
Monday of the month and is run by a volunteer who is himself a carer. All groups meet in Bromley and run
from If a daytime group is not convenient, and there is sufficient demand, then it may be possible to organise a mixed evening support group. Please call Geraldine to register your interest on 020 8249 1494. Toilets for Disabled PeopleSpecial keys are available which can unlock toilets for people with disabilities (the large toilets with the wheelchair symbol displayed). They are called RADAR keys and will open any toilet for the disabled in the country. These are unisex which is especially useful if the person you care for needs help to use the toilet.
The keys cost £3.50 and Geraldine Turner has a stock at White Gables. She has also obtained a list of all the public toilets in Bromley and this is available on request.
Carers' Cards.These cards can be carried by the carer in case of an unfortunate event such as the carer becoming unwell or involved in an accident whilst out. The card shows the name and address of the person being cared for and appropriate steps can be taken to safeguard their welfare in the carers absence.
Holidays for people who have Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia, and their carers.Holidays can be arranged with Vitalise (formerly the Winged Fellowship Trust). Some weeks may be subsidised by the Alzheimer's Society's national office.
Further details are available from Geraldine Turner.
Membership of the Alzheimer's SocietyInformation regarding membership of the Society is available from: The Alzheimer's Society's national office website www.alzheimers.org.uk Or locally from the Bromley branch, by contacting the carers' support worker or any other member of staff or any member of the branch committee.
For further informationContact the carers' support worker, Geraldine Turner, at White Gables Carers' Services Tel. 020 8249 1494.
Geraldine is normally in the office on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays and Jo George, who works with her, is normally in the office on Mondays and Thursdays.
There is a 24 hour answer phone service if your call cannot be taken immediately. Or email: bromley@alzheimers.org.uk
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