Dementia

Plymouth to become country's first dementia friendly university

Plymouth is set to become the country’s first dementia friendly university, furthering its commitment to improving the lives of those affected by the condition

A strategy is now being implemented which is designed to make staff and students more aware of the condition and the needs of those with it.

This will initially involve specialist training being provided for managers and...

Healthy Working Lives

Plymouth Central Library is hosting an event on Friday 26 April where people can get help with finding work or advice on maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

The ‘Healthy Working Lives’ event, which will run from 11.30am to 2pm, will provide useful information about health and wellbeing for people in work, as well as training and employment opportunities for those who are looking for a job.

Careers South West and the Council’s Plymouth Adult and Community Learning Service will be on hand with advice about training workshops, adult education courses and finding...

Library offers help on healthy work/life balance

Plymouth Central Library is hosting an event on Friday 26 April where people can get help with finding work or advice on maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

The ‘Healthy Working Lives’ event, which will run from 11.30am to 2pm, will provide useful information about health and wellbeing for people in work, as well as training and employment opportunities for those who are looking...

New dementia service launched in Plymouth

Plymouth is launching a new service as part of its work to become a Dementia Friendly City and improve the lives of residents with the illness.

Plymouth City Council and the Western Locality of the NEW Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have commissioned the Alzheimer’s Society to deliver the new service which will include:

  • Five new dementia support workers from whom
  • ...

New platform launches to support people living with dementia and their carers

Vital new online tool provides clear, personalised guidance and practical help to those navigating life with dementia.

This week marks Dementia Action Week and the launch of a new web platform created to support people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Developed using lived experience and extensive research, the platform fills a gap in user-friendly online support,...

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