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Respite Activity Sessions

Providing respite activities in Wellington, with the over all aim of supporting carers and those they care for,

including those with memory problems and dementia.

Monday - Wednesday - 9:30am to 3:30pm

A safe, comfortable, welcoming environment with a team of dedicated, qualified staff, led by an Occupational Therapist.

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Forest School

Award winning sessions for people with Memory Impairment.

Thursdays 10am - 2pm at Otterhead Forest School

(8 miles from Wellington)

• Weekly intergenerational sessions

• Woodwork, craft work, gardening, woodland walks

• Light lunch over an open fire

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Do you know someone with memory impairment who would be interested in joining these sessions, with their carer?

We aim to provide a rich learning environment in which individuals are encouraged and inspired to grow in confidence, self-esteem and independence through mastery of achievable tasks in an outdoor setting.

The Archie Project

The Archie Project is an intergenerational dementia awareness project that links primary schools, care homes, sheltered housing schemes, business/services and community members to ultimately create dementia friendly communities.

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“It gives children an opportunity to develop caring attitudes” Angela Rippon CBE, Patron

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Activity Angels

Activity Sessions planned, delivered and evaluated to suit individual care home residents needs

• Reminiscence

• Flexercise

• Lifestory work

• Armchair Travel

• Music & Fun

• Arts & Crafts

Would you like an Activity Angel to visit your care home or day centre?

From £100.00

(morning or afternoon)

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Carer Support Groups

Weekly Zoom meetings with a member of the 
Reminiscence Learning team and family carers in the community.

Creating a support network.

Discussing difficulties you may be facing, coping strategies, and many other topics.

I am so thankful for the two weekly carers group zoom meetings hosted by Reminiscence Learning. One is a lighthearted get together where we just have fun to take our minds off any worries for a short time. The second is more serious where we can share things that are troubling us in confidence, in a safe, secure place. We seem to have been in lockdown forever, but these friendly carers group meetings are very special and it is so good to have other people to talk too.

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Community Session

Community Sessions

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Community Sessions

Funday Friday

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Community Sessions

Memory Activity Group - Wiveliscombe

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Training Courses and Workshops

Training Courses & Workshops

Courses and workshops designed for you

 

• All our courses to be run in-house or at Reminiscence Learning upon request 

 

• Online training available

 

• Please ask about group booking discounts

 

• Bespoke courses to suit your individual needs are also available, with an additional cost.

Free Toolbox Talks

Dementia Awareness Workshop

A brief session looking at types of dementia, everyday problems, and how to recognise symptoms.

 

Cost & times: 45 - 60mins

We are happy to deliver this for free locally, but we ask for a donation to Reminiscence Learning.

Bespoke

Activity Courses

Max. 15 people per group

A one-day workshop for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of what reminiscence is all about. Exploring the use of the 5 senses in relation to reminiscence work and how the sense can aid memory recall.

£450 per group

One day course

A practical day for both new activity organisers and those with experience who need a refresher. An opportunity to plan effective programmes with increased knowledge and confidence and network with others who deliver activities. 

£450 per group

One day course

Join us for an interactive day exploring different activities for people with dementia, looking at purposeful and specific activities designed to meet the needs of individuals at the different stages of dementia.

 

£450 per group

One day course

Dementia Awareness Courses

Max. 15 people per group

Enable all your staff to engage with residents throughout the whole of their working day. Simple and inclusive ideas and engaging moments you can use with those you care for, anywhere, anytime.

This course includes a "Butterfly Moments" badge. 

£250 per group

Half day course

Putting the person with dementia at the centre of everything you do. Link into the core needs of the person with dementia and to look at situations, not think of problems but solutions. 

 

This course includes “I Can Make A Difference” handbook. 

£450 per group

One day course

PEC 1 - Understand an approach for managing behaviour we may find difficult, concentrating on observation, listening and change, to reduce staff stress. 

PEC 2 - Learn conversational techniques to enhance your communication skills with people with dementia to diffuse behaviour triggers, looking at the individual needs of those you care for 

 

£450 per group

One day course

Dementia The Facts

A practical and interactive session looking in detail at the symptoms, types and everyday problems.

The brain & behaviour - which part of the brain is responsible, how it might feel to have dementia and how to maintain a state of wellbeing. 

 

£450 per group

One day course 

Activities for the late stage dementia and end of life. Understanding the benefits for not just the individual but also for the carer and family. 

This course includes “Please don’t forget about me” handbook. 

 

£450 per group

One day course 

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