Our Caraway Course for Carers St Denys Spring 2024, has been specifically designed for carers of someone with a new diagnosis (within the last 2 years) of a dementia.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

Running alongside our St Denys Memory Cafes most weeks, the course introduces how you can live well with dementia and what support networks are available throughout Southampton. Each session will start with a warm welcome, as you settle into the space with refreshments and gentle mindful activity.

Programme:

2.15-3.15: Session part 1: Understanding dementia, your journey and yourself by the Caraway Team

3.15-3.25: Break

3.25-3.55: Session part 2: What Local Professionals and Providers Offer by a variety of Guest Speakers

3.55-4.00: Reflection, Q&A and homework

Venue:

St Denys Church Dundee Road, Southampton, SO17 2ND. Parking in front of the church is available.

Caraway Course Hosts:

Dr Ros Simpson, Cllr Katherine Barbour, Rev Dave Hendra and Lo Cuoghi (Course Coordinator)

Course Details:

This course starts in April, running through to end of June 2024. All the sessions are on Tuesdays from 2.15pm until 4pm on the dates detailed below.

The course is free but as we are a self-funding charity, donations are very welcome. We recommend a donation of £5 per session, paid online via the website, at Caraway’s donate page, and label it CCC Lordswood.

Please note: This is a course for carers! The carer attends the sessions alone. Please tell your family and friends about this course and ask them to help. They will understand how essential this course is for you. If you are unable to find alternative arrangements, we have a caring team of highly trained volunteers on hand and experienced dealing with all behaviours and challenges those living with dementia may present.

Preliminary Course Dates:

09.04.24 – Getting to know each other | Admiral Nursing Team

16.04.24 – Notice our Thoughts and Feelings | Older Persons Mental Health Team

30.04.24 – Coping with unhelpful thoughts and feelings| Technology Services – Careline

07.05.24 – Good Friends and Bad Days | Personal Legal Affairs

21.05.24 – Let’s talk about it! | Occupational Therapy Advice

04.06.24 – Living positively! | Care Provision Available

18.06.24 – Self-Compassion – Be kind to yourself | Charitable Carers Support Service

One to Ones, Evaluation, Planning for Future and Memory Cafe Support will be completed as a follow up phone call.

How to book:

If someone in your family has had a dementia diagnosis in the last two years and you are interested in participating in our Caraway Course for Carers St Denys Spring 2024, please register your interest now, using our online form or emailing caraway@caraway.uk.com.