Gloucester Dementia Action Alliance

22/12/2025

📢New online registration for the Herbert Protocol!

We’re making it easier to protect vulnerable loved ones living with dementia or experiencing memory loss. You can now register their details online with Safe and Found Online.

The Herbert Protocol is a simple but vital tool that helps the police quickly access important information if someone goes missing. By registering online, you can:

✅ Provide key information in advance, such as their routine, places they visit regularly, and their interests
✅ Save time in an emergency
✅ Give peace of mind to families and carers

➡️Register today: https://glospolice.com/dementia

If you’re currently using the physical version of the Herbert Protocol form, we recommend registering for the digital version with Safe & Found Online. It’s free and easy to register, and gives police instant access to life-saving information at the touch of a button.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe.

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

Thank you ❤️

22/12/2025

Holidays can be some of the toughest days for older people. That's why our phone lines are open every day of the year.

Call our Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm for information and advice on a range of topics from benefits to care homes.

Or for a friendly chat, call The Silver Line Helpline on 0800 4 70 80 90. We provide friendship and conversation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Find out how we're there when older people need us most:
https://bit.ly/3DbaFEv

14/12/2025

Good morning everyone!!

We really need your help!!! We know Dementia Action Week 2026 is not until May next year, but we have just started planning, and would like some suggestions as to what our Theme or Topic should be this time.

If you have any ideas, please comment below, and they will be taken to our next meeting in January 2026, where themes will be picked and finalised!

10/12/2025

Because this post resonated a lot with people last year, we have decided to share it again ❤

During this time of the year, there is a huge expectation that we will have a great time. Excitement has been building for months, the tree is probably up, presents bought and wrapped. So why do you still feel rubbish?

If you're supporting someone with dementia, it can feel like you have additional pressure and worries on top of the other emotions that this time of year can bring.

So what can you do?
✨ Take off the pressure
✨ Be prepared to adapt
✨ Say no
✨ Get outside
✨ Take shortcuts
✨ Recharge when you can
✨ It's ok to avoid it

To read more about this, have written some handy tips.

https://dementiacarers.org.uk/news/top-tips-for-dementia-carers-this-christmas/

10/12/2025

⭐ Wednesday Wisdom ⭐

Future planning!

This is something we talk about extensively at our information sessions. We really urge people to start thinking about the future and putting some formalities in place. Documents we suggest you think about are
👉 ReSPECT form- The ReSPECT process creates personalised recommendations for a person’s clinical care and treatment in a future emergency in which they are unable to make or express choices.
https://www.resus.org.uk/respect

👉 Lasting Powers of Attorney- both health and welfare and financial
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/legal-issues/power-of-attorney/

👉 Advance decisions- legally binding
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/end-of-life-care/planning-ahead/advance-decision-to-refuse-treatment/

👉 Advance statements- not legally binding
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/end-of-life-care/planning-ahead/advance-statement/

If you need ay help with these please reach out to us

10/12/2025

📢 Important Update: Seasonal Opening Hours
Our opening times will change slightly over the upcoming holiday period. Please check the image for details.
If you need support, you can still contact us by phone or email during our open days. On closed days, leave us a message and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
📞 Tel: 0300 111 9000
📧 Email: carers@peopleplus.co.uk

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

We will be in the Discharge Lounge at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Friday between 12.00noon and 3.00pm.

Come along and see us.

10/12/2025

💙 Do you have a Carer Aware Discount Card?💙

You can access exclusive local discounts.

🛍️ Save money at local shops, cafes, and services
🤝 Connect with a community that understands
📲 Email: careraware@peopleplus.co.uk to request a card today

👉 Learn more: https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/.../carer-aware.../

04/12/2025

Tickets are still available for the upcoming dementia-friendly Silent Disco, to be held at the Redwell Centre, Matson on Saturday 13th December, 2-4pm. Please email Tiffany on still_us25@outlook.com for tickets.