NEW Awareness Sessions for Dementia Carers
Birmingham Carers Hub offers a range of support to those who look after someone living with dementia. Our three partners, Age Concern Birmingham, Age UK Birmingham and Dementia Carers Count) form the Dementia Carers Hub. With the expertise of our health professionals, trained advisors and welcoming group leads, you will be guided and supported throughout your caring journey.
NEW Dementia Awareness Sessions for 2024
In addition to support groups for dementia carers, our dementia awareness sessions provide the opportunity for you to find out more about dementia and discover ways to respond to certain behaviour.
The following dementia awareness sessions delivered by Dementia Carers Count will take place online and at venues across Birmingham. The sessions are free, and refreshments are provided at the venues. For information about future dementia awareness sessions, please check our What’s On page or follow us on Facebook.
| Day | Date | Time | Topic | Venue | Booking & further info |
| Fri | 12 Jan | 11.30am – 1.30pm | About Dementia Carers Count | Online event | Via Eventbrite here |
| Wed | 17 Jan | 10am – 12 noon | An Overview of Dementia | Hawkesley Centre Edgewood Road King’s Norton B38 9RN | Via Eventbrite here |
| Wed | 17 Jan | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | An Overview of Dementia | Falcon Lodge Community Hub Churchill Road Sutton Coldfield B75 7LB | Via Eventbrite here |
| Fri | 26 Jan | 11.30am – 1.30pm | Looking After Yourself as Carers: Ideas & support | Online event | Via Eventbrite here |
| Fri | 9 Feb | 11.30am – 1.30pm | Find out About Sundowning | Online event | Via Eventbrite here |
| Mon | 19 Feb | 10am to 12 noon | An Overview of Dementia | Pype Hayes United Reform Church, Chester Road, B24 0BN | Via Eventbrite here |
| Mon | 19 Feb | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | An Overview of Dementia | Nechells POD 26 Oliver Street Nechells B7 4NX | Via Eventbrite here |
| Fri | 23 Feb | 11.30am – 1.30pm | Practical Challenges: Personal Care & Continence | Online event | Via Eventbrite here |
| Fri | 8 Mar | 11.30am – 1.30pm | Mental Capacity and Best Interests | Online event | Via Eventbrite here |
| Fri | 22 Mar | 11.30am – 1.30pm | Care Home Session | Online event | Via Eventbrite here |
Please note that this is a time just for you, so when attending venues, please make alternative care arrangements. Groups are based across the constituencies of Birmingham.
Further Information
For support groups and dementia awareness sessions:
email dementiacarers@ageukbirmingham.org.uk or call 0121 437 0033 and press option 2.
For general information, help and advice around dementia, including Carer Assessments:
email: dementiacarers@birminghamcarershub.org.uk or call 0333 006 9711 and ask to speak to one of our Specialist Dementia Carer Advisors.
