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.

We formed to offer support to those people who are living with dementia and their carers.

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

carecompare.net is a free-to-use, online platform being supported in the NHS which enables patients who are self-funding their care to quickly and safely find local home (domiciliary) care companies who can help. The patient or their relative enter their care request information including the type of care they need, preferences, location and when they want it to start. This is then sent anonymously to relevant care companies that provide this type of care- those who are available reply with offers of care that the user can choose between based on CQC profile, price, company profile and when they can start. This empowers patients with choice and speeds up the process of finding care. Care Compare is being supported by the NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur Programme,  Academic Health Science Networks, CCGs in the South East and several charities. It is now live in Buckinghamshire and is ideal for patients who are self-funding their care who approach NHS staff asking for support finding a private domiciliary care provider.

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.

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.

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.

Information and advice on choosing and paying for your care and support.

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

This guide is for people who have care and support needs, their carers, and people who are planning their future care needs.

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.

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