Do you want to find groups and support in the community that might help you improve your health and wellbeing? You can find lots of local support from charities to social groups in the Arc Bucks PCN Directory.
We are a charity working to help all those affected by young onset dementia.
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!
Lindengate is a multi-award winning Nature based Health and Wellbeing Charity based in Wendover, Bucks, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. Since 2014, and with the support of over 200 volunteers, Lindengate has transformed from a disused allotment site with 2 metre high nettles, to a unique 6 acre secret garden with a Nature Reserve, Ponds, Heritage Orchard, Kitchen Garden and Sensory Garden with sculptures and heritage-based art hidden across the site.
Lindengate@Home (#lindengate@home) is for everyone who might be struggling with their wellbeing and isolation. Our normal structure and balance in life has been seriously disrupted and many of us are having to deal with life changing circumstances in so many different areas.
Memory Pathways is for anyone living with memory loss, or mild to moderate dementia and their carers. The sessions run between 10.30 and 12.30 on the first, third and last Fridays of the month. The group provides the opportunity to meet up with people in similar situations to enjoy nature based activities, make new friends, have a relaxing and stimulating time and get support.
At each session, there are seasonal nature based activities, arts and crafts, singing, reminiscing, poetry and more. Please email Referrals@lindengate.org.uk for initial enquiries.
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.
Walking Football sessions for those aged 50+ and/or with a long-term health condition.
The sessions are inclusive and will seek to improve both physical and mental health in a fun, friendly and sociable atmosphere. Our sessions are completely inclusive and open to beginners and/or anyone that would like to return to the game via a slower paced version of football.
Lane End HP14 3JS Thursdays until 17th November 2022 £4 per session.
At Chiltern we can provide Music Therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy and Community Music services both digitally and in person across England.
We work with people of all ages and needs. We work with people in acute, targeted, rehabilitative and continuing and preventative care. We have outlined below some of the different areas that we support but we are not limited by this, so please do get in touch to see how we can support you. Click on the boxes to find out more.
Currently there is a regular group session in High Wycombe.
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
We formed to offer support to those people who are living with dementia and their carers.
Advice and help for anyone affected by Dementia . you can also get in touch with Admiral nurses through the helpline.
Our innovative Dementia Connect service will transform the support people receive and will provide the right support in the best way for each individual person. Combining face-to-face support with telephone and online advice and information offered by specially trained Dementia Advisers.
Singing for the Brain brings people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. We also do fun vocal exercises that help improve brain activity and well-being.
Your local Dementia Café provides a safe and supportive place for you to socialise and share experiences with others affected by dementia.
discuss your own dementia diagnosis, or someone else’s, and think about what it means for the future
get answers from health professionals and meet and learn from other people in similar situations
keep active, make new friends and feel more confident.
Provides information and guidance to understand dementia as well as cope with day to day situations and prepare for the future.
Online service providing information on the dementia journey and details of support groups in Buckinghamshire.
Established for a number of years and run by Carers Bucks. Regular meetings with carers and former carers to provide support for families caring for someone with Young onset dementia.
The MMDF team are a group of professionals and volunteers who have come together to help those that need support. They have a directory of services, offer support calls, benefits information and care information.