Within Eden we are extremely fortunate that our Primary Care Network, with the assistance of Dementia UK, has appointed an Admiral Nurse.
Admiral Nurses are Registered Nurses who specialise in dementia care, working holistically with families and people affected by dementia, particularly during complex periods of transition. The Admiral Nurse has a dual role supporting families working directly with families and supporting the best practice of other health and social care professionals. This is achieved through casework, coordination, groups and/or clinics to;
• Promote physical, social, and psychological health of family carers and people with dementia.
• Improve well-being and quality of life for people with dementia and their family carers.
• Enhance adjustment and coping strategies for people affected by dementia and their families.
This link will provide you with further information regarding what an Admiral Nurse is - https://www.dementiauk.org/get-support/what-is-an-admiral-nurse/
If you think Lucy, our Admiral Nurse may be able to support you, please contact the surgery for further details or a referral to Lucy.
Services that also offer support
Age UK North Cumbria - https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northcumbria/
Alzheimer's Society - https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Carer Support Carlisle and Eden - https://carlisle-eden-carers.org.uk/
Community Catalysts - https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/smallgoodstuff/directory/#directory-search-results
Cruse Bereavement - https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) - Cold to Cosy Homes - https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/homes/
Memory and Later Life Service East – Memory Matters Carers Group - Tel - 01768 245 530
Westmorland & Furness Council – Handy Person Scheme - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/housing/handy-person-scheme
Westmorland & Furness Council – Disabled Facilities Grants - https://www.eden.gov.uk/housing-services/housing-grants/disabled-facilities-grants
Groups
Alzheimer’s Society – Singing for the Brain - last Wednesday of the month 2-3.15pm
Appleby Memory Club - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 10.30am - 12pm
Creative Cuppa – The Studio Morland - last Thursday of the month 1.30-3pm
Cumbria Dementia Voice Local Group, Penrith
Dementia Friendly Tea Service, Penrith - Fridays 2.30-3.30pm
Linking Lives Penrith and Upper Eden
Salvation Army Penrith - Tue & Wed 12.15pm
Sunbeams Music Trust – Music for Dignity - fortnightly
Upper Eden Memory Club - alternate Thursdays 10.30am - 12pm