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Celebrating Age 2017
Ageing Well In DenbighshireCelebrate Age in all its guises in Denbighshire during 25th September - 1st October 2017
Nearly 30 years ago the United National General Assembly voted to establish October 1st as the
International Day of Older Persons. It has been held on October 1st each year ever since.
Turn over the page to find out more about
Ageing Well in Denbighshire
Check out your local library for a wide range of books and digital resources on health, wellbeing, age and many more things
throughout Denbighshire
week – check out the opening times first. See Denbighshire Libraries website for further details
[email protected] 59071901745 582253
ConsultationWhat matters to me:
Call in to any library and add to the ‘pop up’ display board. We’ll then collate your views and use them.
Call into any Talking Points Services (more information below)
Libraries/One Stop Shops.
Throughout the week - check out the opening times first. See Denbighshire Libraries website for further details
See Talking Points
Beverley Kirkham, Libraries/ customer services [email protected] 59071901745 582253
Jason Haycocks, Talking Points [email protected] 712937
Dance & ArtCulture Club – an opportunity to try some dancing and maybe some art or writing. Come and have fun, try things out and make friends!
Ruthin Craft Centre
Mon, 25 Sept10am-12pm
[email protected] 07799582766
Dance session with New Dance for people with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s group in Meliden
Monday 2 October, 2-3pm
[email protected] 07799582766
Daily life help / Talking Points and Community Navigators
If you have any questions and/or you or someone you know needs help with daily life then come along to a Talking Point or phone Single Point of Access on 0300 456 1000 to make an appointment.
Talking Points are held on certain days throughout the year at Corwen, Denbigh, Llangollen, Prestatyn, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, Ruthin, St Asaph
Available all year round but during ‘Celebrating Age Week’ available:Corwen Library 2- 4pm, Thursday 5th OctoberDenbigh Library, 9.30 -1pm, Monday 25th
Visit a Talking Point Service or phone Single Point of Access on 0300 456 1000 to make an appointment
SeptemberDenbigh Cysgodfa Community Centre, 9.30 – 1pm, Wednesday 20th SeptemberLlangollen Health Centre, Thursday 28th SeptemberPrestatyn Library, 9.30 – 1pm, Friday 29th
SeptemberRhuddlan Library, 9.30 – 12, Wednesday 27th September Rhyl Library, 9.30 – 3.30pm, Tuesday 26th September Ruthin Library, 9.30 – 1pm, Thursday 21st SeptemberSt Asaph Library, 9.30 – 12, Monday 18th September
GardeningPerennials – Therapeutic Horticulture. Suitable for all older people and their carers including people living with dementia
Tweedmill St Asaph
Every Wednesday 10.30 – 12.00
Tel: 0300 2345 007 or Email: [email protected]
Health /NHSCheck out www.bcugetinvolved.wales to see how you can make a difference to the way health services are provided in North Wales
Websitewww.bcugetinvolved.wales
Throughout the week
Website:www.bcugetinvolved.wales
Email: [email protected]
Health and WellbeingDEWIS website- a place for information about wellbeing in Wales, including in Denbighshire
Website: https://www.dewis.wales/
Throughout the week
Website: https://www.dewis.wales/
Open Days – phone, email or call in to the organisations listed on the next page to find out more about what they do
Locations listed against each organisation on the next page
Throughout the week – if calling in check opening hours first
See next page
Look out for more activities as we are still adding to the list!
Celebrating Age 2017
Ageing Well In Denbighshire Group Here is a list of the organisations and groups who meet up each month to discuss issues and opportunities for older people in Denbighshire. When we come together as a group we call ourselves the Ageing Well in Denbighshire (AWD) Networking Group.
Why not call in, email or phone to find out more about each of us.
If you would like to join the Ageing Well in Denbighshire (AWD) Networking Group please contact Karen Eynon, Older People’s Strategy Development Officer on [email protected]
Paintings produced by ConneXions
A group formed by Older People for Older People
Name of organisation
Contact details Brief summary of what they offer
Age Connects
Barry Haines, Chief Executive [email protected]& Sue Wright - Speak UP Manager [email protected]
Tel: 0300 2345 007Email: [email protected]
www.ageconnectsnwc.org 15 Bridge Street DenbighLL16 3LF
Information, advice and listening Hubbub forums (Older People’s
Forums) SpeakUP project - to assist care home
residents to voice their views ABBA service - for early signs of
dementia Cold Buster - energy & benefits advice Foot health/ toe nails Tele befriending Veterans ( 65+) Voyager – transition into residential
care
Alzheimers’ Society
Denise [email protected]
Advocacy – helps people with dementia to express their views, to access information and services and to secure their rights
Carer Information Support Programme – a series of workshops for people caring for a family member or friend with dementia.
Dementia RED – Information points can be found at your local GP surgery or Health centre
Singing for the Brain - music therapy for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia and their carers
Dementia Support – information and practical guidance to help understand the condition cope with day to day challenges and prepare for the future.
Dementia Friendly Communities – an initiative for communities to make small changes which will have a big impact on people living with dementia in the community
British Red Cross
Karen Mills01745 828363
British Red Cross,Red Cross House,North Wales Business Park,
Helps & supports people in crisis First aid tips Respond to people in crisis and
disasters Help refugees and asylum seekers
Cae Eithin,Abergele,Conwy,LL22 8LJwww.redcross.org.uk
Short term loan of wheelchairs and mobility aids
Care & Repair
Lynda Colwell [email protected]&Sally Stanstead [email protected]
Ensuring older people have homes that are safe, secure and appropriate to their needs
Champion the housing needs of older people
Provides services and advice
Care Forum Wales
Mary Wimbury [email protected]
Represents 450+ care homes, nursing homes and other independent care providers in Wales.
Run the Wales Care Awards to honour social care heroes
Citizens’ Advice Denbighshire
Lesley [email protected]: 01745 818088&Graham Kendall [email protected]: 01745 818081Mob: 07930 324524Twitter @DenbighshireCAB Facebook /CADenbighshirewww.citizensadvice.org.uk
Provide free advice and support about : Benefits Debt Health Housing Immigration Law& general advice.
Community Navigators
-See also Talking Points
ContactSpOA ( Single Point of Access) on [email protected] 0300 456 1000
Work to develop and support local networks and communities
Promote a range of help within the community.
Based at the Talking Points – see more information under Talking Points below.
ConneXions Larraine Bruce [email protected]
A friendly group run by older people for older people. To socialise, learn and share experiences. Meet the last Thursday of every month, Trefnant Village Hall. 2 to 4:30pm
Denbighshire Sian Fitzgerald Arts activity such as:
Community Arts Service
Community Arts Development [email protected] us on twitter:@Celf_DCC_Artswww.denbarts.wordpress.com
Lost in Art Music for the Mind Dance. Night Out scheme - www.nightout
org.uk
DVSC – Volunteering and Wellbeing
Lisa Williams Tel: 01824 702 441 / 01824 709 317 email: [email protected] &Emma GrayTel: 01824 702 441/ 01824 709 320Email: [email protected]
DVSC Leyland CentreWell StreetRuthin01824 702441 [email protected]
Supporting volunteer recruitment including extra support for additional needs
digital inclusion social club wellbeing activities 3rd sector support
Extra Care Sheltered Housing
Eileen Woods, Project Manager [email protected]
Information, support and advice in relation to sheltered housing
Homeless Prevention Team
General Homelessness enquiries contact:
Tel: 01824 712936 (ext 2936)Email: [email protected]
Information, support and advice relating to homelessness
(Strategic) Leisure
Sian BennettHealth and Wellbeing Manager, Community Wellbeing Department, Facilities, Assets and [email protected]
Community Sport Disability Sport Arts service Family information service
01824 712710www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Libraries Bethan Hughes on 01824 708207 / [email protected]
www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Books CDs DVDs Magazines and journals Activities and events Study areas Computers for general public to use Free internet access, Scanning and printing facilities. Digital magazines, books and audio
books to download onto mobile media at home.
See also Talking Points
My Life My Way
George Brown [email protected]
A friendly group run by older people for older people. To socialise, learn and share experiences. Meet first Friday of each month.
NEWCIS - Carers
Jean Rodden
Carers – advice information and support
Carers groups Carers assessments
NHS Engagement/ Involvement
Megan Vickery Engagement OfficerLlandudno General Hospital 01492 860066 x 2995
07557 312262 [email protected]
Have your say about health care through talks to volunteer groups, joining a group, talk to us via phone, email or in person or
Join the Get Involved Scheme www.bcugetinvolved.wales
Reablement Angela Hesford , [email protected]
To assist people with reablement and independent living
Residential Care
Jacqui Bryan,[email protected]
Advice, support & information in relation to residential care
Safeguarding 0300 45610000845 0533116 ( out of hours)
Safeguarding is about protecting children and adults from abuse or neglect and educating those around them to recognise the signs and
https:// www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/health-and-social-care/adults-and-older-people/report-suspected-adult-abuse.
dangers.
Skills, work and learning - OPUS Community Support Services
Ann WeirSenior Community Development Manager [email protected]
Help & support for unemployed people in Denbighshire to improve their skills in readiness for work, volunteering or learning/training.
Talking Point Services – Help with daily life
If you have any questions and/or you or someone you know needs help with daily life then come along to a Talking Point or phone Single Point of Access on 0300 456 1000 to make an appointment
Jason Haycocks [email protected]
Come along or phone Single Point of Access on 0300 456 1000 to make an appointment
A way for people to find out what is available to support their health and wellbeing. Available throughout the year but during ‘Celebrating Age Week’ available at:
o Corwen Library 2- 4pm, Thursday 5th October
o Denbigh Library, 9.30 -1pm, Monday 25th September
o Denbigh Cysgodfa Community Centre, 9.30 – 1pm, Wednesday 20th September
o Llangollen Health Centre, Thursday 28th September
o Prestatyn Library, 9.30 – 1pm, Friday 29th September
o Rhuddlan Library, 9.30 – 12, Wednesday 27th September
o Rhyl Library, 9.30 – 3.30pm, Tuesday 26th September
o Ruthin Library, 9.30 – 1pm, Thursday 21st September
o St Asaph Library, 9.30 – 12, Monday 18th September
Also:Older People’s Strategy and Ageing Well Plans
Karen Eynon, Older People’s Strategy Development [email protected] 01824 706356 / 07884116634
Co-ordinating, facilitating and monitoring the Ageing Well in Denbighshire Plans and the Ageing Well in Denbighshire Group
Aligning the above with the Older People’s Strategy and the Wellbeing
Plans.
Councillor/ Elected Member.
Councillor Bobby Feeley [email protected]
Lead Member for Health and Independence in Denbighshire
Older People’s Champion
If you want to find out more about the groups listed above please contact them directly.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the Ageing Well in Denbighshire Group or if you would like to join, please contact Karen Eynon on [email protected]
Call into any Talking Point Service – details above
Call into any public library during 25th – 30th September and add to the pop up “ what is important to me” display board.
Contact Karen Eynon using the contact details below Contact any of the groups listed in this pamphlet.
How can I tell you what matters to me?
Ask the Talking Points staff and Community Navigators present to tell you more (check out above to find when they’re available).
Contact Karen Eynon using the contact details below Contact any of the groups listed in this pamphlet or check out their websites. Check out the Denbighshire County Council Website
https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk Check out the DEWIS website – a place for information about wellbeing in Wales.
https://www.dewis.wales/
A copy of Denbighshire’s Ageing Well Plan can be found by visiting: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/ageingwell or contact Karen Eynon, Older People’s Strategy Development Officer on [email protected] 01824 706356 / 07884116634
How can I find out more about what is
available?
Where can I find Denbighshire’s Ageing
Well Plan?
