‘Stories in dementia care: we all have a story and cannot be understood without it. Life story work typically involves helping people to make a record of some aspects of their life, most often in a book or template, although more creative approaches do exist, including the use of IT and stop frame animation. Increasingly, life story work is being promoted as an important tool for enhancing person-centred dementia care’. To find out more, follow this link to read an article from the Guardian newspaper.
Category Archives: Health
York named as first ‘dementia friendly’ station
A short film has been made with the British Transport Police and Virgin Trains East Coast about dementia friendly railways including some of the work done here in York. The link to the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgUHuAr2QQQ
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New Guide to Healthy Caring
This guide has been produced by NHS England. ‘A Practical Guide to Healthy Caring’ (online pdf) aims to support the 5.4 million carers, and in particular those 1.2 million aged over 65, who make a critical and often under-appreciated contribution not only to loved ones, neighbours and friends, but to the very sustainability of the NHS itself. The Guide is an A4 magazine-style publication that members of the public, professionals and organisations such as CCGs, pharmacists, Fire and Rescue Services and GPs can order free by ringing 0300 123 1002 or through the Department of Health website
New Guide to Healthy Ageing
‘A Practical Guide to Healthy Ageing’ (online pdf) produced in conjunction with Age UK, is intended to help people to stay physically and mentally well by providing “hints and tips” on how to keep fit and independent. While it is aimed at people of any age, it is particularly relevant for people aged around 70 years or older who are beginning to find that everyday tasks now take them longer to do and may be suffering from mild frailty.
Do you know about the Friends and Family Test (FFT)?
NHS England is keen to raise public awareness about the Friends and Family Test. The FFT is a quick and anonymous questionnaire designed to give NHS patients the opportunity to give feedback each time they receive care and/or treatment. Between March 14th – 18th NHS England will launch its awareness campaign, which will feature events, news items and local promotions through advertising, posters and leaflets.
To find out more go our ‘Have your say’ page.
If you need help, do you know ‘where to turn’?
News from Harrogate and Ripon Centre for Volunteer Services
Recent reports have shown that social connections are as important as money and health. If you know someone who would like a bit of support or company, to get out and about or meet new friends, we can help find Where to Turn with HARCVS Where to Turn directory of voluntary organisations
Exciting News for 2016
We are currently working to develop and refresh our Where To Turn Directory to provide a more comprehensive and fully searchable online database of community organisations, activities and services for people in Harrogate District.
We certainly got our dancing shoes on!
On one of the coldest days of the year, so far, we beat the cold by tripping the light fantastic. What fun we had! Led by Jackie Terry (Dancing for Well-Being), we danced the afternoon away: all types of dancing including the charleston complete with feathers …..!
We also learned about ways to improve health, mobility and balance.
For details of the health programmes discussed at the meeting, follow these links:
Inspiring interview about combating loneliness
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After 65 years of marriage to Kath, 93 year old Bob Lowe found himself alone after her death. Feeling lonely, he became involved with Silver Line, a telephone support service set up by Esther Rantzen to support older lonely people. Subsequently he has become an inspiration to others by his approach to coping with loneliness. He has also written a poem entitled ‘Ode to Kath’ which he recited on Breakfast TV this morning. To read his poem and find out more about Bob and Kath, click here to access an article which appeared in the Daily Mail in 2014.
‘Strictly’ has finished ….. now what?
Missing watching the flashy routines on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’? Is it now time for you to trip the light fantastic? Well, all things in moderation ….. Come along to our next forum meeting to find out how you can improve your health and mobility. See our ‘Events’ page for further details.
Wheelchair & equipment consultation extended to January 29th
Wheelchair & equipment consultation
Local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and North Yorkshire County Council have joined forces to call for the opinions of local health and social care equipment users. Health and social care equipment includes mobility and communication aids that help to support adults and children to live independently at home. Examples include shower chairs, perching stools, kettle tippers, pressure relieving mattresses, wheelchairs, etc.