Barnsley Dementia Gateway Service

We provide information, advice and support to people living with dementia, their family members and other voluntary organisations within Barnsley.

[Barnsley Dementia Gateway Service @BarnsleyGateway]

If you are a Dementia carer and your mental health is worrying you, please call the freephone Barnsley Dementia helpline every evening from 8pm-midnight on 0808 1963692 or support via https://t.co/r8QxX8kFPP

[Rethink Mental Illness @Rethink_]

One in four people will experience poor mental health at some point in their lives.

If you are worried about your mental health, take a look at our factsheet 👇

https://t.co/G5dQ0JvKK6

[We Are Barnsley (WAB) @wearebarnsley]

THE family of an elderly couple who were scammed into paying £200 for rotten fish have spoken out to help prevent other people from being taken in by the scam

https://t.co/iyEpGwxvEu

[Barnsley Dementia Gateway Service @BarnsleyGateway]

You can also contact the Barnsley Dementia Helpline every evening from 8pm to midnight on 0808 196 3692. We are here to help you. Don't be alone.

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

If you’re isolated at home because of the #pandemic and are experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse, there is help and support available.

Read our webpage here for information and where you can find support: https://t.co/APmOp2H1xC

#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

[David Miliband @DMiliband]

I’m biased because ⁦@campbellclaret⁩ is a great friend but his book is powerful, purposeful, honest and can-do. It is driven and engaged - just like him. I think it will save lives. We should all be building jam jars.

[Barnsley Dementia Gateway Service @BarnsleyGateway]

Excellent advice, as usual, from The Samaritans. If you are affected by Dementia and need support, please ring the Barnsley Dementia Helpline form 8pm to midnight every evening on 0808 1963692 or follow this link for support https://t.co/r8QxX8kFPP

[Network Rail @networkrail]

📲Pick up the phone and check in on a relative, friend or colleague.

@samaritans has created this guide on how you can become a better listener using its SHUSH tips to help the conversation flow. 🙌

👉 https://t.co/U7Sx5yy8I5

@samaritans @BTP #MentalWellbeing

[Travel South Yorkshire @TravelSYorks]

If you’re using public transport to get to school or college, you must wear a face covering on board and in interchanges. Find all the info you need about your journey here: https://t.co/3lOOoBYCpb

[West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership @WYpartnership]

Let's keep protecting our loved ones

[Paola Barbarino @PaolaBarbarino]

Only 2 days left to submit abstracts to our December conference on #COVID19 and #dementia and on #design and the #builtenvironment and dementia. Make your work and thoughts heard! #architecture #disabilities #longtermcare

[Barnsley Dementia Gateway Service @BarnsleyGateway]

Dementia carers can get extra support from the freephone Barnsley Dementia Helpline, from 8am-midnight every evening on 0808 1963692 or by following https://t.co/r8QxX8kFPP

[Ambition For Ageing @AfAgeing]

"With more of us living for longer, more and more people are likely to be caring for a loved one in the years to come – so it’s vital that we can ensure they get the support they need and aren’t forced out of work in the long term." @Ageing_Better https://t.co/431LsGwYlj

[Barnsley Libraries @BarnsleyLibs]

Did you know that this week is #LibrariesWeek? As part of our celebration of all things reading, we'd like to gather as many book recommendations from our social media followers as possible! So, in one Tweet, which book would you absolutely recommend to others and why?...

[Dipti Pandya @dipti_pandya]

We are so proud of our 14 yo Leela. This was her Eng Oral homework -a speech with purpose.She chose herself to speak on how we all need to #Better #Understand #Dementia & #BeKind “They might not recognise us but we recognise them” ⁦@alzheimersocirl⁩ ⁦@alzheimerssoc⁩

[DrDr (😊)Wendy Mitchell @WendyPMitchell]

Happy birthday to my playmate extraordinaire @agnes_houston ....the first woman with dementia I ever met and who gave me hope...

[Barnsley Libraries @BarnsleyLibs]

Join in with #ExpressYourShelf during #LibrariesWeek and share photos of your bookshelves! Use the hashtags above and don't forget to tag us in!

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

This year, it's more important than ever for frontline staff to protect themselves and others against #flu.

If you work in the NHS, make sure you get your free annual flu jab. 💉 👩‍⚕‍

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

A very happy birthday to Susan Sarandon 🎉

This leading lady turns 74 today, her #positiveageing quote is inspiring us to focus more on the 'what we are'!

#Sunday

[Umbrella emotional wellbeing support @Umbrella5ways]

Look out for our special social session later this week dedicated to celebrating #worldmentalhealthday2020
For details of how to access our social groups and other mental health support give us a call on 01226 704090. You are not alone. #MentalHealthMatters @allofusinmind

[The Exchange Recovery College Barnsley @the_barnsley]

Here is a little Monday morning message from our friends at Sunderland Recovery College 🙂

[AbilityNet @AbilityNet]

At AbilityNet we offer a range of free services to ensure older and disabled people can stay connected - including free telephone based and online technology support, and training from our volunteers. Find out more: https://t.co/I1VhKKwQnA

#Charity #Disability #Technology

[South Yorkshire Integrated Care System @SYhealthcare]

Do you live in Barnsley? Have your say on local health services in your area by joining our new South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Citizen Panel. Sign up today - https://t.co/uBftuHCFov

For more information - https://t.co/i0FSXhoz0x

#Barnsley #barnsleyisbrill