A new weekly creative group to enrich and inspire people in the early stages of dementia and their carers. We invite people living with dementia in the community and their companions to join us on Monday mornings for sociable sessions which include music, movement, and story. “Dementia is one of the biggest challenges…

Motorcycle group, Kate’s Dream Riders donned their leathers and took part in a ride out to Llandudno to raise vital funds for Approach.     After a walk along the promenade to stretch their legs and an obligatory seaside ice-cream, the group headed back to North Staffordshire to enjoy an evening of music and further…

We are delighted to announce that Portmeirion employees have voted to support Approach as one of their three charities for 2019/20. Portmeirion will be supporting Approach by raising money through events, raffles, seconds ware sales in order to sustain our free carers services as well as contributing funds to allow us to purchase a new…

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Walk to Remember on Sunday morning. We had a wonderful morning walking…despite the drizzly weather!       A special thank you to Edmundson Electrical for very kindly sponsoring the event Thank you to Staffordshire Police Cadets for marshalling and their continued support at our Walk…

The newly formed ‘Newcastle-Under-Lyme Dementia Friendly Community’ (DFC) group are working towards Newcastle becoming more welcoming and accessible to anyone affected by dementia. To promote this year’s Dementia Action Week (20-26 May 2019) Newcastle DFC steering group have organised an event to raise awareness about dementia and the support available in the Borough. On Thursday…

In January 2020, Dave Boon is taking part in the challenge of a lifetime as he heads over to Tanzania for 10 days to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Dave has been interested in trekking Kilimanjaro since walking Hadrian’s Wall last year to raise funds for Marie Curie. Dave recently found out about the work Approach does…

Thank you to Liz Finneron from You’ll See Life Coaching who has rounded up a few of her brave clients and friends to get muddy and raise funds for Approach! The team are taking on the gruelling Born Survivor obstacle course on Saturday 11th May and are asking the community to kindly sponsor their efforts….

Unfortunately our internet and server systems are currently under the weather and we are unable to pick up or answer any Approach emails.   We are really sorry for any inconvenience; if you need to get in touch with us please contact the office by telephone on: 01782 214999 We are working to fix the…

For the last few years we have operated a group every Tuesday from the Salvation Army Centre, Salisbury Street. Due to the popularity of this group in Leek we are now able to offer a second day opportunities group, which operates every Thursday, also from the Salvation Army Centre. This opportunity has only been possible…

After the continued success of our sponsored walk, we are happy to announce our walk is back for 2019! We are holding our sponsored walk on on Sunday 2nd June at Westport Lake. This event is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness of dementia within our local community and for you to remember…

We are pleased to announce we are launching a new Memory Café in Cobridge! We are launching a new Café support group for those caring for someone with memory issues in and around the Cobridge area. Our new Cobridge Memory Café will run from Angel at Austin’s, 240 Waterloo Road, Cobridge. The café will operate…

Can you put your green fingers to good work to support people living with dementia?   We are looking for individuals who would be happy to donate their time to get involved with an exciting new allotment project at our Men in Sheds group based in Newcastle. We have recently received two very generous sums…