Our mission is to preserve and protect the health and wellbeing of family carers of qualifying Buckinghamshire-based dementia patients at home, by funding respite through the provision of dementia-trained carers from organisations, under the umbrella of Care Quality Commission.

Jointly combines group messaging and to-do lists with other useful features, including medication lists, calendar and more.
Jointly makes communication and coordination between those who share the care as easy as a text message.

Through our services, we aim to quip all children with the tools and confidence they need to communicate, explore, play and enjoy the world around them. In response to the child’s needs, wants and preferences, we make environmental adaptations and create the supports a child needs to feel ready to learn.

Help is accessed through Circle Centre, our specialist nursery near Buckingham and our Outreach Service which supports families in the community and online through projects including The Parent’s Portal, Parent Support Groups, and Assessments and Support Packages.

Peer support group for parents/carers of young people who are 11–25 years old and are experiencing mental health difficulties

If you’re finding it hard to cope with the impact of your child’s mental health difficulties, we’re here for you.

MY Family is a free peer support group run by parents and carers for parents and carers.

We know how challenging it can be to care for a child or young person with mental health issues. We understand that the constant worry and the emotional repercussions for the whole family can feel like a lot to deal with.

ith over 200 people benefiting from Accompanied Walks so far, our community outreach project is now firmly embedded as part of the Museum’s wellbeing offer.

The project provides an opportunity for members of the community who have little or no opportunity, or need some encouragement and support, to venture outdoors or interact with other people.

By spending an hour or so in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum, in the company of a friendly and knowledgeable volunteer, learning about our unique collection of heritage buildings and rare breed farm animals, Accompanied Walkers benefit from:

• A dose of ‘Vitamin green’ from being outdoors in a rural setting.
• The security of being in a supervised setting (as opposed to a public park) with toilets.
• A social interaction.
• The knock-on wellbeing benefits associated with the above, such as an increase in confidence, a greater ability to manage existing health conditions, and a diversion from negative thoughts.
• And most likely, pure enjoyment!

The group provides the option for carers to discuss issues and share experiences
in a safe and supportive environment facilitated by a Dementia Adviser. Brief
information sessions to help carers support a person with dementia are included at
the group each month.

Meetings take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month online by Zoom 2 – 3:30pm.

The Dementia Support Service in Bucks is commissioned by
Buckinghamshire Council and delivered by Alzheimer’s Society. It is
available for anyone who is worried about their memory or affected
by dementia.
Our experienced, trained Dementia Advisers give information,
practical advice, tips and strategies as well as signposting to legal
and financial support, based on personal circumstances and needs.
This is delivered by phone, online and face to face.
The support line is open 7 days a week:
• Monday to Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
• Thursday and Friday: 9am – 5pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 4pm

This is a friendly, fun, and social environment for those affected by dementia and
their carers. Based on the principles of music therapy, the stimulating sessions
include vocal warm-ups and singing a wide variety of familiar and new songs.

Two sessions take place online by Zoom on Mondays at 11am and 3pm.
Face to face sessions take place at The Fitzwilliams Centre in Beaconsfield every 2nd
and 4th Friday of the month at 10:30am.

FACT Bucks, short for Families and Carers Together in Buckinghamshire, is a group of parents and professionals who meet to discuss real issues that affect children and young people  with additional needs and disabilities in Buckinghamshire.

The Red Cross can help support you to live independently.

Mobility aids and wheelchair hire available.

Art Beyond Belief produces innovative and thought-provoking projects in faith-based and health-care settings, and excluded communities. Our work is community-centred. We develop tailor-made projects that successfully promote greater understanding between different community groups, encourage interaction with other sectors of society, and inspire our clients

An adviser guide to personal independence payment regulations & case law.

Safe socialising for vulnerable people with low level music and slowly changing lights – Every first Friday of the Month – 6pm – 9pm, (Check website for details/confirmation) £2.00 Entry – Carers go free. Café/bar/snacks available

Alongside our inpatient services and care at home, we also offer wellbeing support including day therapies, counselling and pastoral care, complementary therapy, physiotherapy and Lymphoedema services. We also have a 24-hour telephone advice line available to patients, carers and healthcare professionals to provide guidance on symptom control, practical advice and emotional support.

You can get help and support if you’re responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill. This can range from practical help to make day-to-day life easier to benefits like Carer’s Allowance.

Healthwatch are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. They find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need.

This is a national scheme which enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to accompany them when visiting a participating cinema. This is available to applicants aged 8 years and above.

South Bucks Hospice at Butterfly House is a leading community resource for supporting patients living with life-limiting or life threatening illnesses. We offer patient-centered care to individuals through the provision of specialist palliative, psychotherapeutic and lymphoedema care. We also support their families and carers.

Most of us feel sad, anxious, low or stressed now and again in response to things that happen in our life.

Whilst for most people this is short lived, for others it can cause ongoing distress, a sense of hopelessness about the future and can impact on quality of life. Feeling like this can really bring you down and affect your work, relationships and health.

Feelings can also impact on your body as well as your mind. You may go through a range of different physical symptoms including tension, headaches, stomach aches, difficulty sleeping or lack of concentration.

NHS Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies could help anyone over the age of 18 experiencing some of these difficulties.

This is a national scheme which enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to accompany them when visiting a participating cinema. This is available to applicants aged 8 years and above.

Carers UK is the UKs only membership charity who provide a supportive community as well as being a voice to make living fairer for those caring for a family member. They also provide useful information on all aspects of care.

You can get help and support if you’re responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill. This can range from practical help to make day-to-day life easier to benefits like Carer’s Allowance.

If you look after a partner, relative or friend who is disabled or ill due to physical or mental health, you are a carer, even if you don’t think of yourself as one. Find out about the emotional, practical and financial support available to you

Carers Bucks supports the wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages in Buckinghamshire. They can help with emergency planning, carers rights and entitlements, guidance on health and social issues, emotional support and opportunities to meet other carers.

Care Advice Buckinghamshire is a website for adults in need of care and support in Buckinghamshire, their families and carers.