New Dementia Carers Support Group
Mount Road Practice PPG • 10 February 2024
A New support group has been set up to help carers of people suffering Dementia.
This new Dementia Friends group will provide a complete service for people living with dementia in both Talke and the wider North Newcastle Area. It is the only group of this type in Newcastle North and will provide practical help and advice to those who are caring for somebody suffering from dementia. Approach are experts in Dementia support and can advise people of the benefits available, signpost people to additional support services, give practical advice and much much more. There will be one session each month which will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month. The sessions will take place at Talke Pits Village Hall between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. There is no booking or appointment necessary, just come along and get the support you need.
Two reception classes from Thursfield Primary School recently visited the surgery as part of their education where they are learning about jobs in the community. The children learnt about the various roles of staff at the surgery. Not only did the visit help them understand more about the jobs at the surgery but it will also hopefully help them feel less anxious when they have to visit the surgery to see the doctor or the nurse in future. They had a great time Role-playing alongside the staff. You can see the pictures by clicking here .
Please note that if you want to attend this NHS App Workshop or any future sessions you must contact reception to book a place, as the sessions are by appointment only.
The PPG and Approach organised a Christmas party for attendees of the weekly dementia support group that meets every Thursday at Whitehill Methodist Community Church between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. We were also fortunate to have a visit from a choir from Dove Bank Primary School. You can see some pictures from the party with background music from the choir by clicking here .
