A free dementia course FOR people recently diagnosed with dementia
created and delivered BY people living with dementia
in Hammersmith and Fulham.

It will give you the opportunity to:
1. Find out more about my dementia and recover and restore some confidence after the blow of a diagnosis
2. Address some of those unanswered questions I have
about what I’m living through, and the future too.
3. Look to overcome some of the barriers I face
4. Look at the changing relationships with my nearest and
dearest and in the wider community
5. Find out what and who is out there for me in Hammersmith
and Fulham

To enrol, simply contact
Damian Murphy email: Damian@myid.org.uk Tel: 07927 405854 or
Peggy Coles email: peggycoles02@gmail.com Tel: 07775 784520

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A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease, is available on the NHS to people in their 70s.

The shingles vaccine is given as an injection into the upper arm. Unlike the flu vaccine, you’ll only need to have the vaccination once and you can have it at any time of the year.

Most people will only need 1 dose, but some people who cannot have the routine vaccine for health reasons will need 2 doses.

The shingles vaccine is expected to reduce your risk of getting shingles. If you do go on to have the disease, your symptoms may be milder and the illness shorter.

If you are 70y or older please call surgery today on: 0208 743 5153 to book your appointment with Practice Nurse for the vaccine.

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Shingles vaccine overview – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

This week is Dementia Action Week, a national event from the Alzheimer’s Society that encourages people to act on dementia. This year’s theme is dementia diagnosis.

The dementia diagnosis process is different for everyone, and often involves a mixture of different types of assessment – if you would like to find out more information, please visit the:

How to get a dementia diagnosis | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)

Dementia support

Call: 0333 150 3456

If you are affected by dementia, worried about a diagnosis or a carer, trained staff are ready to give you the support you need.

Opening hours: Mon to Weds: 9am – 8pm, Thurs and Fri: 9am – 5pm, Sat and Sun: 10am – 4pm

Use of health care products and equipment can allow people to remain cared for in their homes.

Whilst these items can ease discomfort and improve quality of life, it is important to keep in mind these simple fire safety tips in the attachment:

Fire safety for monitors

Book a free home fire safety visit:

• Freephone 0800 028 4428
• Email smokealarms@london-fire.gov.uk
• Text/ SMS 07860 021 319

Turning Point Drug Alcohol and Wellbeing Service (DAWS) is now supporting people who need help with their alcohol use in Hammersmith & Fulham

From 1st April 2023, Turning Point DAWS has been commissioned by Hammersmith & Fulham Council to support you or someone you know with alcohol use.

Get support now
020 8740 6815

Alcohol support

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Want to have a healthy discussion about death, dying or loss?
Interested in hearing more about end of life care in our community?

Join our FREE drop-in event

10am – 1pm, Thursday 11th May 2023

Parkview Centre for Health and Wellbeing
56 Bloemfontein Road, London W12 7FG