Welcome to our self-help centre.  Here you will find both local health information and NHS content and a selection of tools for health checks.

Please find link to Bedwyn Health Walks - this is run weekly under the Wiltshire Council "Get Wiltshire Walking" scheme.  The group meet in Great Bedwyn Village Hall carpark 10.30am every Monday.

https://beta.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wellbeing-walks/great-bedwyn-stroller-walk-25

Coming Soon - Wiltshire Family Hubs

Learning from local and national case reviews have identified the vulnerability of children under 1, including the risk to them when safe sleeping advice is not followed. This can be a particular issue when away from home where safer sleep routines parents may have adopted can be disrupted.  Local and national case reviews have identified an increased risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) when parents are out of routine in their sleeping arrangements, e.g., holidays, child staying with other relatives/friends. 

Safe sleeping advice and guidance is routinely given to parents by midwives and health visitors.  However, we encourage Parents and Guardians to take any opportunity to review safe sleep messages: 

• Baby Summer Safety - The Lullaby Trust
• Information For Other Carers - The Lullaby Trust
• Safer Sleep For Babie's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmxW8Ve3NR8

Routine is important in reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Deaths (SIDS); therefore it is advised that parents keep the same sleeping routine even when they are away from home: for more information download Safer Sleep Away From Home.

Where:
This course is run virtually on Zoom.
When:
The next online course starts in the autumn and will be held on six consecutive Thursday mornings from 5th September.
Call Jon Mansfield on 01380 739005 or email: jonathanm@alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk

Introductory course

The introductory, six-week courses runs several times a year and are aimed at new carers or those who have not yet had the opportunity to take part.  

The seven weekly sessions are led by experts in their field and the delivery is informal. Topics include:

• What is dementia?
• Ideas for managing problems at home
• Safer moving and assisting
• Staying healthy – how carers can take care of themselves
• Care at home and evaluating care homes
• Financial & legal aspects of caring
• End of life planning

Later Stages course

They also offer an occasional five-week Later Stages course for those caring for someone in the more advanced stages of dementia. It looks at issues which may be more relevant then, including looking at care options and advanced care planning.  Dates for the next Later Stages course are coming soon.

To find out more go to: www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk 
Alzheimer’s Society Carers Information and Support Programmes Swindon and Wiltshire