Libraries’ events help to raise awareness of dementia
North Yorkshire libraries will mark Dementia Awareness Week from 15 to 21 May with events in libraries across the county…
County Council supports Dementia Awareness Week
North Yorkshire County Council is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the affect that living with dementia can…
Insulation heroes turn to knitting
From insulating cavity walls to protecting patient’s cannula s, it’s all in a day’s work for Warm Zones staff.
Highlighting the importance of dementia friendly swimming
An 86-year-old woman from Chester-le-Street has told how dementia friendly swimming sessions have proved a lifeline.
Dementia support service celebrates two years of success
A support service funded by North Yorkshire County Council and the NHS to help the county’s residents deal with the…
New research into dementia and the role of the natural environment
A new report published by Natural England on Friday (11 March 2016) highlights how engagement with nature and the great…
Reprieve for Byker Lodge is just what the doctor ordered.
Newcastle’s Byker Lodge Dementia Resource Centre will not close because of council budget cuts after working with local NHS partners…
Businesses urged to help Town become Dementia Friendly
LOCAL businesses and retailers are being urged to play their part in making Middlesbrough a dementia friendly town.
Residents cook up a storm
SUNDERLAND pensioners have got all the ingredients to make happy memories, with new cookery classes designed to help them reminisce…
OGN Group donates £1,000 to Action on Dementia Sunderland
Action on Dementia, a charity which provides support to people with dementia living in the City of Sunderland and their…
Businesses urged to help Town become Dementia Friendly
LOCAL businesses and retailers are being urged to play their part in making Middlesbrough a dementia friendly town.
North Tyneside becomes more ‘dementia-friendly’
As part of its commitment to be a ‘dementia-friendly’ borough, attractions and services in North Tyneside are making it easier…
Launch of Dementia friendly Middlesbrough project
A PROJECT to ensure Middlesbrough is dementia friendly is launched in the town next week.
Opening of Dementia Centre of Excellence
The Chairman of Durham County Council has opened a Dementia Centre of Excellence in East Durham.
Lovely Old Lion Raises Dementia Awareness
CHILDREN across Stockton Borough are being helped to understand dementia thanks to an intriguing new picture storybook.