Monthly Archives: February 2013
Young carers have some fun
Young Swindon carers become firefighters
8:30pm Friday 15th February 2013 in News By Matthew Edwards
YOUNG carers in Swindon have been putting out fires, cutting people out of cars and abseiling down buldings as they see what it is like to be a firefighter.
A group of 20 youngsters, aged from 12 to 16, all members of the Swindon Young Carers’ support group, have spent the week with the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to experience a basic fire and rescue training course.
Known as Salamander, the programme encourages participants to work as a team, while building up confidence and self-esteem.
A message from the Prime Minister on Valentines Day
The official email of the British Prime Minister
Show you care this Valentine’s Day – become a Dementia Friend
Free information sessions which give people an insight into what it’s like to live with dementia are now available across England.
The volunteer-led sessions educate people about the small things they can do to make a difference to people living with dementia in their community – from helping someone find the right bus to spreading the word about spotting signs and symptoms.
After completing a session, you’ll become part of a network of Dementia Friends. Visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk
Dementia Challenge
David Cameron talks about being a Dementia Friend
Watch the video where he talks about why dementia is a hugely important issue for the country. 
Dementia Friends is part of the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge which includes initiatives to boost early diagnosis, to make wards and care homes more comfortable and help the public to better understand the condition.
