DementiaRoadmap
Promoting living well with dementia across Scotland
Befriending
Befriending services provide companionship and may help people living with dementia to take part in social and recreational activities.
The Be-side Befriending service, is a volunteer-led initiative offering support to West Dunbartonshire residents aged 60 years and above experiencing loneliness and isolation.
If you are interested in joining the team, or would just like to know, more contact us by emailing volunteering@wdcvs.com or by calling the helpline on 0141 941 0886.
To find out more about befriending in West Dunbartonshire please click on the following link:
Information
Services
Information
- Stress and DementiaInformation about the link between stress and dementia
- Dementia ToolkitDementia Toolkit for assessment, diagnosis, care and support for people with dementia and their carers developed by Improvement Scotland / Right Decision Service
- Building dementia-friendly communities: A priority for everyoneThis report, published by the Alzheimer's Society, explores evidence from people with dementia about their experiences of living in their community and the ten key things they would like to see in a dementia-friendly community.
Services
- Personal Assistants Network ScotlandPANS is a unique kind of community. One created by PAs, for PAs, and a place to share your experiences, access valuable resources, and find job opportunities.01563 594 217https://panetworkscotland.org.uk/
- Age ScotlandAge Scotland offers a wide range of information and advice guides, resources, and activities to help boost older people’s health and wellbeing, with a focus on simple and practical measures that older people can take to age better, including moving more, eating well and staying hydrated.0800 12 44 222 https://www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/health-wellbeing
- Alzheimer ScotlandAlzheimer Scotland online resources for carers.6-8 Miller Street, Clydebank, Scotland, G81 1UQ0808 808 3000westdunbartonshireservices@alzscot.orghttps://www.alzscot.org/living-with-dementia/caring-for-someone-with-dementia/resources-for-carers
- ALISS – A Local Information System for ScotlandALISS is an on-line local information system for Scotland. The website can connect you with groups, services and activities to support health and wellbeing across Scotland. Just type in your postcode to see what's on near you.https://www.aliss.org/
- Ben View Resource CentreAdvocacy Service for people living in Argyll and Bute and West DunbartonshireBenview Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1BA, UK01389 733030alison@benviewcentre.org.uk
- Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Link Worker – West DunbartonshireIf you have been recently assessed as having dementia, you are entitled to one year post diagnostic support from a Dementia Link WorkerDementia Resource Centre, Clydebank, UK07876 208898
- West Dunbartonshire CVSWest Dunbartonshire CVS offer a volunteering support service, befriending service and 'Ask Access' which helps people access community services and groups.Arcadia Business Centre, Miller Lane, Clydebank G81 1UJ, UK0141 941 0886https://wdcvs.com/
- Community Older People’s Team Clydebank (COPT)The Community Older Peoples Team (COPT) is made up of Health and Social Care staff including social workers, nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The team provide assessments and interventions to enable people to remain in the community and to support carers. The service is for ...Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank G81 1BS, UK01389 811760http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/adults-and-older-people/living-independently-at-home/community-older-peoples-team/