Approach Café (Carers Groups)
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Do you care for an older person with dementia or a mental health issue?
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Would you like to meet other carers in a similar situation?
The Approach carers Cafés are monthly support groups for anyone who cares for an older person with a mental health issue. The Cafés operate throughout Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire and provide a informal and enjoyable environment where carers can meet with each other, and with professionals who can support them.
New members are always welcome at the Cafés. Café refreshments are free, though we are always grateful for any donations to help cover costs. Help can also be given with transport if people have difficulty attending.
See the "Upcoming Events" section of the website for Café venues and dates, or for more information on your nearest venue please contact Approach and ask to speak to the Cafés co-ordinator.
01782 214999
01782 289777
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Approach Day Care Groups
Approach provides a number of small Day Care groups across the City of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire for older people who have some form of dementia related illness, or mental health issue.
The Day Care groups provide high quality, structured and individualised day care in local community settings. At least two staff support each group, with the help of two or three volunteers, and each group runs between 10am - 3pm, with groups meeting at local community venues.
Transport and a hot midday meal are also provided.
To find out more information or to make a referral please contact Approach.
01782 214999
01782 289777
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Approach Dementia Advisor Services
If you need advice or information about any aspect of dementia for someone you care about please call Approach on 01782 214999 and ask to speak to a dementia advisor.
The Approach Dementia Advisor Service is a free, confidential service providing support and advice to anyone diagnosed with Dementia, and their carers, across North Staffordshire, including the City of Stoke-on-Trent.
Dementia Advisors provide support by phone or through visiting people in their own homes or at other convenient locations. The service also can include short periods of support from a dementia support worker who prevent people from feeling isolated, and help individuals regain skills and interests they may have previously lost.
For more information or to make a referral to the service please contact Approach.
01782 214999
01782 289777
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The "My Day My Way" service from Approach
Approach recognizes that for some older people with mental health issues traditional day care groups may not always be the most appropriate service.
To assist individuals who may require a more specialist service Approach has developed the “My Day, My Way” service. The service works by matching up individual’s with a trained worker who can support them with virtually any interest or pastime that they wish to undertake.
The scheme allows individuals to enjoy a range of activities such as rambling, fishing, gardening, snooker and shopping, at a time and day suitable for them. It is usually paid for by someone using direct payments which are organized through Social Services, the costs are based on an hourly rate and a 3 hour block is usually sufficient to enable people to enjoy their chosen activity.
For more information on the “My Day, My Way” service or to make a referral please contact Approach.
01782 214999
01782 289777
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Approach Carers Training
Are you a carer for an older person with a mental health issue?
Would you like to know more about how you can support them and yourself?
Do you or the person you care for live in Stoke on Trent?
If so this course is free to attend and can really help.
The course will include:
- An overview of older peoples mental health
- An understanding of important early indicators and the effect on friends and family
- The definition of Person Centred approaches to care
- Knowing the individual and how to work with them
For further details please contact Approach.
01782 214999
01782 289777
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