Announcement
Earlier in the year, I contacted Young Dementia UK about the lack of support for people living with Dementia under the age of 65 and their care partners and families in Sheffield.
Then I was on the interview panel that appointed a Young dementia UK co-ordinator for Sheffield.
It is so important for people living with Dementia to be involved in developing new services.
I am pleased to tell you that YoungDementia UK is launching a new monthly group starting on the 16 January 2019 for people living with Young Onset Dementia who live in the Sheffield area.
It will take place every month at
Graves Health and Sports Centre
Bochum Parkway
Sheffield
S8 8JR
The 16th January and 13th February group will be at 1.00-3.00 pm and will provide an opportunity to feedback what activities you would like at the group, what times and dates are best and how it should be formed.
It is chance to meet new people, try new activities and access information about young onset dementia.
Download a poster about the group here.
For more information please contact our Group Coordinator, Natasha Wilson at [email protected]
Additional Funding
As Sheffield is our 4th largest city and it is quite a way from the north of the city to Graves Health and Sports Centre I am seeking additional funding for a second group in the north of the city.
Any kind soul reading this that may be able to help could contact Natasha for more information.
Note for Professionals and Organisations
I would hope that people receiving a diagnosis of Young Onset Dementia, would be referred by their Neurologist to the group, at the point of Diagnosis where appropriate, via Natasha Wilson.
Associated Health Professionals who identify someone who would benefit from being included should also refer people along with other medical professionals the council and other organisations.
Equality of treatment and services regardless of condition is a right set out under the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
For more information please contact our Group Coordinator, Natasha Wilson at [email protected]
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