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The Essence Service virtual open day (on Zoom) – Wednesday 22nd July, 11am until 12pm
The Essence Service will be holding a virtual open day on Zoom for anyone to meet staff and find out about the service we offer. We will be talking about how we have responded to the pandemic and our plans for the future. See attached image. Please contact us for the...
Essence is digital!!
đ Essence is digital!! Â If you are interested in accessing our service digitally we have a range of support and a number of activities that are available. Â The Essence Service is able to provide initial assessments and keep in touch meetings virtually using...
Essence Virtual Information Session with National Energy Action – Tuesday 14th July at 11am
We are pleased to welcome Maureen Fildes from National Energy Action to our first Essence Virtual Information Session on Zoom at 11am on Tuesday 14th July. National Energy Action is the national charity working to end fuel poverty and Maureen will be talking about...
Virtual activities run by the Essence Service
đ Since the beginning of June we have successfully rolled out a number of virtual activities and we are pleased to report that they are going very well! Isnât technology amazing at times đ Please see our current programme below and if you are interested in joining us...
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...
Dementia Therapy Course starting in April 2020.
Please see the below image for information regarding an exciting new course starting soon with Age UK Sunderland. It will be held at our head office - the Bradbury Centre, Stockton Road, Sunderland, SR2 7AQ - hence any queries need to go via our Activage...
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...
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! - âHappy Harmoniesâ. This will begin on Thursday 29th August from 2.30pm â 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 â 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 2019Â 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 â 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...
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