Suffolk Community Tackles Dementia Head–on
Dementia is an illness set to affect one in three of us in the future. For carers, coping with their loved one’s behaviour, and symptoms of dementia, is exhausting, stressful, isolating and heartbreaking.
The Debenham Project was launched 2 years ago and since then it has grown to become a unique example of what a community can do to help those who care for a loved one with dementia. It has been recognised across Suffolk and beyond as a model for the "Future for Caring". We want to acknowledge that this has only been possible because of the goodwill and commitment of so many local people and professional support workers. This is why we have published "This is: The Debenham Project" - It tells the story thus far and tells of our hopes for the future.
Click the image below to open a copy of the booklet
Latest News
We have published "This is: The Debenham Project" - It tells the story thus far and tells of our hopes for the future (see this page
We have agreed to help Suffolk Link (which is the Suffolk arm of a government funded organisation seeking the views of the public (carers) on the services provided by the health and social care services) by contributing to their forum as a community project. Have your say by making your own views known
Confidential Telephone
Support Service
01728 861865
Fri/ Sat/Sun 6.00pm to 9.00pm
A confidential telephone support line providing an understanding and listening ear for carers who are finding it hard to cope with the practical and emotional difficulties of caring for someone with dementia
Information and Advice
01728 862003
A personal service to guide carers in their requests for information and in making contact with support agencies.
Archives
As the information in these pages changes, out of date items are placed in the archives
Surgery Slide Loop
A slide loop about The Debenham Project has been prepared for the Debenham Surgery. It is available from this link. You will need a MS PowerPoint Player to open the loop. A free copy is available here
Site Information
22/01/12 Lastest article for Parish Magazine added to Articles of Interest page and articles for 2011 added to the Archives page
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