Useful Contacts
The Dementia Wellbeing Service
Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service works with various partners from across Bristol, bringing them together to create personalised ‘wellbeing plans’ for those who use their service. They support GPs, other health professionals and carers to support people affected by dementia.
Access Point Telephone number: 0117 904 5151
Home Instead Bristol North
Hi, I’m John. I am delighted to introduce myself as the owner of Home Instead Bristol North. We provide services from Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym & Stoke Bishop across our great city.
Home Instead Senior Care Bristol North has brought joy to clients and peace of mind to families since its inception in October 2015.
This has been achieved through consistent relationship-centred care, and through the passion and commitment of a wonderful team of CAREGivers.
An independent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that we provided an outstanding service to our clients, supported by a high quality team of care professionals.
We understand the importance of providing great care at home and making sure that families feel confident that their loved ones continue to live their lives to the full.
We specialise in the care and support of those suffering with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our CAREGivers complete City & Guilds accredited training in these areas, giving them the skills to understand and enhance the lives of those they care for.
Our pledge is to deliver the level of care we would expect for our own loved ones – consistent, reliable and relationship centred.
If you would like more information about our service or you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.
Please call 0117 989 8210 or visit our website:
www.homeinstead.co.uk/bristolnorth
The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA)
The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) helps people and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who are experienced in working with and understanding financial needs in later life.
The complexities of the many decisions you or your family may need to face when looking at issues such as care funding matters or whether equity release is the right thing for you, need careful and considered advice. Good financial advice should help you make clear and informed decisions knowing that you have had the information and choices presented to you in a way that helps you make the best choices and decisions for you or for a family member.
Go to our Find an Adviser page on our website where you can search for an adviser who is local and can ensure you have the peace of mind that you are making the right financial choices to secure your future.
Find out more: https://societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk/
Wiltshire Farm Foods
Wiltshire Farm Foods offers over 300 ready meals, each made using tasty ingredients that are perfectly cooked then quick-frozen to lock the goodness in. special dietary needs like gluten-free or low calorie? It’s all available no-contract, no-commitment and with free delivery. Just order what you want, when you want.
Telephone contact: 0800 077 3100
Link Age Bristol
Our mission is to create lasting solutions that strengthen communities, improve health and wellbeing, and reduce social isolation among older people.
LinkAge Network is a local charity that has been active in Bristol since 2007, originating from a recommendation by the Bristol Older Person’s Partnership Board.
LinkAge Network fulfils its mission by keeping people aged 55+ at the heart of our work.
Telephone contact: 0117 929 7537
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Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure.
Tel: 0300 111 5555
BRACE Dementia Research
BRACE funds world class clinical and laboratory research into Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to find better treatments, achieve earlier diagnosis and one day, a cure. BRACE is a regional charity, supporting researchers in South West England and South Wales.
The BRACE Charity Office, Bristol Brain Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB
Tel: 0117 414 4831