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Understanding Dementia – A resource for carers and their families
We run a free 5 week course for carers and their families - "Understanding Dementia". The feedback we have had about this course has been great - it is a valuable resource, equipping carers and their families with tools to help them support their loved one with...
Dementia Friends Sessions – held at the Essence Centre
Dementia Friends sessions are held at the Essence Centre regularly throughout the year. These are one-off sessions. Those who have attended our past sessions have given great feedback. Prior knowledge and experience of dementia is not needed in order to be a Dementia...
Carer support groups.
Carer support groups give time for carers to socialise, share information & offer support. They are so normalising. At various stages of our lives, most people have experience of being a carer. The types, levels and amounts of caring required can vary greatly and...
Essence Christmas Party at the Grand Hotel – 12th December 2019
We held our annual Essence Christmas party on Thursday 12th December 2019 at the Grand Hotel, Seaburn. A big Thank You to all who came along - it was clearly well enjoyed by all of our clients, their loved ones and staff too! Thank you for helping us to make it a...
Social Care Financial Assessment overview talk at the Essence Centre
The Essence Service are delighted to have the Social Care Financial Assessment Team from Sunderland City Council coming to visit the Essence Centre on Wednesday 27th November, 3pm til 4pm. Everyone is welcome Space is limited so please do confirm that you will be...
University of Sunderland Student Law Clinic talks at the Essence Centre
The Essence Service are delighted to be supported by the Sunderland Student Law Clinic who provide excellent advice in various legal areas. Our clients are able to benefit from the experience of final year law students who handle their cases under the supervision of...
Assistive technology presentation at the Essence Centre in September.
The Essence Service are glad to welcome Sunderland Council who will be providing a presentation to our clients and carers regarding Assistive Technology. This will be held on Wednesday 18th September, 10am to 12pm at our main Essence Service building, The Sir Thomas...
Come along to our new singing session – ‘Happy Harmonies’!
The Essence Service are pleased to announce that we have a new weekly singing and music session starting! - ‘Happy Harmonies’. This will begin on Thursday 29th August from 2.30pm – 4.30pm In the Function Room, at The Terrace, 6-7 Green Terrace, Sunderland, SR1 3PZ....
Essence Service open day to mark National Dementia Action Week – 23rd May 2019
If you are worried that you or someone close to you may have dementia, it can be difficult to talk about. That is why National Dementia Action Week 2019 is important as it encourages us to open up and discuss dementia with others. Through everyone coming together we...
Beamish passes @ Essence.
The Essence Service has a limited number of passes available which allow up to 5 persons per pass to have free entry to Beamish Open Air Museum where history comes to life. (Please note the passes are only available to those currently registered to Essence). If you...
Wellbeing 4 You – new weekly session!
In October we had a couple of wellbeing taster sessions based upon relaxing therapies and gentle movement. They were a success, well-attended and all who came along said they enjoyed. We had positive feedback, hence we have decided to put on a weekly session -...
Essence Service open day to mark Dementia Awareness / Action Week – 23rd May 2018
In the UK, one person develops dementia every three minutes. Yet too many people living with dementia face the condition alone and are excluded from society. Dementia Action Week takes place on 21-27 May and we are taking part by holding an open...
The Sunderland Empire has chosen Age UK Sunderland as their nominated Charity of the Year!
The Sunderland Empire has a Charity of the Year scheme which has raised thousands over the years and have chosen Age UK Sunderland as their nominated charity for 2018. As the Essence Service is an Age UK Sunderland project, we are over the moon! Thankyou! See...
Volunteer open day, Wednesday 7th March 2018
VOLUNTEER OPEN DAY! Don’t miss this opportunity to drop into the Award Winning Essence Service on WEDNESDAY 7th MARCH 2018 10.00am to 2.00pm Would you like to make a difference to the lives of those living with dementia and their carers by volunteering?...
Former Director of Age UK Sunderland, Alan Patchett returned to the Bradbury Centre to see a commemorative leaf unveiled in his name.
Former Director of Age UK Sunderland, Alan Patchett returned to the Bradbury Centre to see a commemorative leaf unveiled in his name. For almost 15 years, Alan worked to ensure that Age UK Sunderland promoted and supported the wellbeing of all older people throughout...
TIME OUT @ Essence
Meet up with other younger carers supporting their partners, for a cuppa and a chat in an informal setting. Held on the second Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is on Wednesday 14th March, drop in between 4pm – 6pm at the Essence Service at Doxford Park. Past...
New boss rises through the ranks to lead Sunderland’s Age UK !
Age UK Sunderland works in partnership with Sunderland Carers’ Centre, The Alzheimer’s Society and many other partners across the city of Sunderland, to provide the Essence Service, which makes a difference to over 1,000 people across the city. Age UK Sunderland has...
The W.I.S.E Group at the Essence Centre
Welcome Into Support at Essence! The WISE group gives carers the opportunity to meet others in a similar situation for a cuppa, cake and a chat. The group has a drop in between 1pm – 3pm on the last Tuesday of every month at the Essence Service at Doxford Park. Our...
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