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DENBY DALE LUNCHEON CLUB

Purpose:

To help people living in the Denby Dale Ward connect
To support people who cannot afford to eat out and eat healthily
To reduce levels of loneliness

What we do:

2-hour group sessions (see group info)
Optional transport
Meal & drinks
Mental Stimulation
Physical Stimulation

Group Type:

Luncheon

GROUP INFORMATION

Tuesday - Denby Dale 12:00 - 14:00 - weekly

Transport available if required at additional cost

Service is subsidised directly from Cllr Simpson and Cllr McKercher ward budget

Covid Secure:

Infection control protocols in place to protect members, staff and volunteers

Carer Welcome:

All carers are welcome to attend, at their discretion - we are very flexible

We have enough staff so that carers can have some time to themselves

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QUOTES

“…I am happier now, which means I have patience to talk to me family again…” member

“…mum changed after she joined the group, she isn’t as frustrated as before…” carer

“…no medication change, no routine change, it must be the group that has slowed down the progress of dementia…” clinician

"...when I am at the dementia group, I feel normal again..." member

"...it's the first time I've seen mum smile; I feel like I have her back..." carer of new member

TEAM DDC

Employed Yes

Freelance No

Volunteer Yes

All our staff undergo regular training, and in addition to our Basic Training which includes Health & Safety, First Aid, Safeguarding and Covid Awareness, our people will have specific training for their roles.

All staff Luncheon Staff Driving staff

Basic Training Team Training Driver Training

All of our training courses are fun and engaging. We have presented a range of learning platforms that include: classroom, online, videos and booklets. We have optional additional training available for volunteers and employed, to boost their CV and prepare for other work.

Volunteers Welcome - Click Here to Register