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Essence Service Open Day on 18th May 2022 – HUGE SUCCESS!
We are pleased to announce that our Essence Service Open Day yesterday was a huge success! The building was buzzing with the various organisations there, as well as those who visited us. The Essence staff want to thank all involved! We hope everyone found it helpful,...
Essence Service Open Day on Wednesday 18th May 2022, 10am until 3pm – to celebrate Dementia Action Week.
If you or a loved one are experiencing memory loss, it may be a sign of dementia. Getting a dementia diagnosis can be daunting, but 91% of people affected by dementia agree that it is better to actually know (Alzheimer's Society, 2022). Having a dementia diagnosis can...
April is Stress Awareness Month
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Education around stress, the causes, the impact on an individual, as well as what can help are much needed. For 2022, the Stress Management Society (https://www.stress.org.uk/) have set a theme of community – with...
Volunteering opportunities with the Essence Service
What is the Essence Service?The Essence Service is based at the Sir Thomas Allen Centre at Doxford Park in Sunderland. It aims to provide support and information to people in the early stages of dementia and their carers. Our activities take place at our dedicated...
Forces For Change – Age UK Sunderland. Supporting our Veteran Heroes Funded by the Armed Forces COVENANT
Are you a #veteran within the #Sunderland area? Age UK Sunderland (in partnership with the Armed Forces Covenant) are providing #veterans, aged 50+ a space to mix with other veterans who may have shared the same or similar experiences and who share a common...
New Walking Football Group starting! An initiative between Age UK Sunderland, Raich Carter sports centre and Sport England.
Walking football has been found to benefit people with #dementia. It is a great form of physical and social activity, providing much needed stimulation. Age UK #Sunderland together with Raich Carter sports centre and Sport England are setting up a a brand new walking...
Curling and singing sessions are returning to the Essence Centre – March 2022!!
We are pleased to announce that our very popular Curling and singing sessions are returning to the Essence Centre in March 2022!! Indoor Curling starting on Thursday 3rd March 2022, 2:45pm until 4:30pm at the Essence Centre, Doxford Park. Prior to lockdown our...
Essence Service Advocacy Surgery appointments
As part of the Essence Service we now offer free Advocacy surgery appointments at the Essence Centre. These appointments can help you take action, say what you want, secure your rights, represent your interests and obtain the services you need. Maybe yourself or a...
Essence Scam awareness session on Tuesday 7th December, 2 til 3pm, on Zoom and at the Essence centre – POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEW YEAR.
UPDATE - our scam awareness session has been postponed until the New Year. We will keep everyone updated once we have a new date. Thanks ????????Back by popular demand! Our Scam awareness sessions in the recent past have ran very well and we have another planned...
Great feedback received relating to our extensive Essence virtual activity programme!
Since the beginning of June 2020 we have successfully rolled out a number of virtual activities and we are pleased to report that they are going very well!Isn’t technology amazing at times! We are happy to share with you our positive feedback :)It is great for staff...
Dementia Action Week 2021
#Dementia Action Week is 17 – 23 May 2021. We usually have an open day to raise awareness for this important week but this year we aim to highlight an important request via social media. Alzheimer’s Society is asking you to help cure the care system by urging the...
Virtual Beamish info session – Wednesday 24th March at 11am
We have another exciting virtual session coming up! We are welcoming friends from Beamish on Wednesday 24th March 2021, 11am - 12pm. They will be delivering a virtual information session on Zoom for us. The topic will be focussing upon how they have been working...
Such positive feedback from our Dementia Awareness sessions!
The Essence Service has been delivering Dementia Awareness sessions virtually on Zoom over the past few months. As you can see we have been receiving such positive feedback.Clearly, carers are finding these sessions valuable which is great to hear 🙂 Resulting from...
Virtual Healthwatch Sunderland info session focussing on the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll out!
We have another exciting virtual session coming up! We are welcoming Healthwatch Sunderland back on Wednesday 17th February 2021, 11am - 12:30pm. They will be delivering a virtual information session on Zoom for us. The topic will be focussing upon the COVID-19...
Dr De Silva – “Breaking news in Dementia” – Essence Service information session on zoom – Tuesday 15th December at 11am
The Essence Service has another virtual information session on Zoom! Dr De Silva - ‘Breaking news in #dementia’ - We are pleased to announce that we will be joined by Dr De Silva who will be talking about the latest developments around dementia.Please see attached and...
The Essence Service virtual open day (on Zoom) – Tuesday 8th December, 11am til 12:30pm
Further to our post earlier today, we have another virtual open day on Zoom for anyone to meet staff and find out about the service we offer. Hear about how we have responded to the pandemic and moved forward through one to one telephone support and virtual...
Need support following a dementia diagnosis? The Essence Service are here for you!
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with dementia we are here to help. We are here for not only the person with the diagnosis, but also loved ones We have planned a virtual open day on Zoom where you can meet staff & other service users and find out...
Virtual Healthwatch Sunderland info session focussing on self-care – Thursday 19th November at 11am
We have another exciting virtual session coming up! We are welcoming Healthwatch Sunderland back on Thursday 19th November at 11am. They will be delivering a virtual information session on Zoom for us. The topic will be focussing upon self-care Your mental and...
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