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1 Dementia Contacts Guide Oxfordshire (South, Vale & City) Dementia Information Line Supported by Date: September 2013
2 SPECIALIST INFORMATION South & City Dementia Advisors & Support Workers Age UK Oxfordshire Dementia information and support for carers, people with dementia, their families and professionals working within Community Mental Health Teams & Memory Clinics Rose Butterworth Dementia Advisor Oxfordshire South Alzheimers Society Oxfordshire One to one support for people with dementia, their carers and family members Clare Abolins (Vale & Didcot) Dementia Support Worker Gilly Fishleigh (South East) Dementia Support Worker Oxfordshire County Council Dementia information and support in GP surgeries and the community for carers, people with dementia and their families Young Anna Dementia EdenAnna UK Eden Support provided for younger people with early onset dementia. Support provided at home and one to one. Social events. Janet Briggs, Community Dementia Advisor Richard Swinford, Community Dementia Advisor Young Dementia UK P2
3 ORGANISATIONS & SERVICES South & City Advocacy someone to speak on your behalf Oxfordshire Carers Forum Oxfordshire Carers Forum Oxfordshire Advocacy Oxfordshire Advocacy All Age Advocacy Dementia Project ADAPT Oxfordshire County Council Adult Social Care Team Care at home, respite, care home information, community care assessments, aids to managing with daily living and OT advice. Day Centres & travel options, Crisis Response Service Oxfordshire. Adult Social Care Team Age UK Oxfordshire - Helpline Attendance Allowance The Severe Mental Impairment discount may be offered to those who receive Attendance Allowance, pay council tax and have a diagnosis of dementia. Contact Age UK Oxfordshire for an SMI Discount Form. Age UK Oxfordshire Helpline P3
4 A range of benefits checks & general information, advice and services for the over 50 s. Age UK Oxfordshire Helpline Dementia Information Line Telephone helpline service providing advice, information and signposting for people with dementia, their carers, families and professionals Dementia Information Line (Age UK Oxfordshire) Carers Oxfordshire Carers Assessments & Allowances, Carers Grants, Respite Breaks, Carers Training, Carers Support Groups, Carers Emergency Service, Care Matters Newsletter Carers Oxfordshire Neighbourhood Return Service Local community volunteers search for anyone registered with the service who goes missing Neighbourhood Return Service OxBEL Friendship for people living with a life threatening illness and for their carers OxBEL Wiltshire Farm Foods Frozen food delivered to your door hot food can also be delivered in some areas Wiltshire Farm Foods P4
5 Oxfordshire Support Finder Online directory of services, information and advice for health and wellbeing DEMENTIA SUPPORT & ACTIVITIES South & City Memory Cafes & Singing for the Brain For people with memory problems and their carers Website only Clare Abolins (Vale & Didcot) Alzheimers Society Dementia Support Worker Gilly Fishleigh (South East) Alzheimers Society Dementia Support Worker Mental Health Day Centres Sociable and stimulating community clubs for people with mental health & memory problems Age UK Oxfordshire Oxfordshire County Council Music Therapy No experience in playing instruments necessary, motivating and engaging for people with dementia Guideposts Trust Adam Kishtainy P5
6 Flexible Care Service Therapeutic, time limited befriending service, free Age UK Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Dementia Empowerment Groups Support, friendship and opportunities for those newly diagnosed with dementia Guideposts (Claire Ward) Phone Friends Telephone befriending service offered to older people in Oxfordshire that are lonely, isolated and have mild memory problems. Free & confidential. Phone Friends (Age UK Oxfordshire- Paula Donaldson) Horticultural Therapy Dig N Grow Explore, share & enjoy gardening Chrissie Jones AIDS & EQUIPMENT DLF Loan Library Simple electronic aids equipment, available to borrow for 2 weeks Independent Living Centre Demonstration and resource centre that promotes independent living. Free, independent and impartial advice on a wide range of mobility aids & devices, items can be supplied free of charge for 2 weeks trial before buying Disabled Living Foundation Independent Living Centre P6
7 SOLICITORS LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY Inclusions are suggested contacts only they are not recommendations. Henmans Freeth (Oxford) Rachel Stafford Legal Services (Thame) Solicitors For The Elderly (National) Turpin & Miller (Oxford) OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Driving Once a diagnosis of dementia is made DVLA must be notified DVLA (Drivers Medical Unit, D6, DVLA, Longview Rd, Swansea SA99 ITU) Message in a Bottle Scheme whereby people store a plastic container containing brief medical history in their fridge. Stickers are supplied for front door to alert emergency staff. Your GP surgery or Lions Club County Coordinator for Oxfordshire NHS DIRECT 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service to answer questions on health issues. If you are not sure whether you need an ambulance, a Doctor or just some advice. NHS Direct P7
8 Patient Support Service (formally PALS) Patient liaison service for concerns/problems about health services Patient Support Service British Red Cross Home from Hospital Service Short term practical & emotional support to help people get their confidence back & live independently, e.g. Transport home from hospital, collecting prescriptions & shopping. Building confidence. (Free service). Home From Hospital Service There are many other useful contacts and organisations that may be able to offer you the help you need and new information is always becoming available please call The Dementia Information Line for the latest advice P8
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