“I change lives, not just clothes” – Chris, on why he loves being a care and support workerAfter working as a gardener for 12 years, Chris decided to change careers and become a support worker.
He knew he wanted a job where he could support people to live their lives the way they wanted to, and hoped he could also contribute to changing their lives.
Mental wellbeing affects so many people yet it is still surrounded by stigma. Here two men break down the barriers and talk about the subject, and how staying active is so important.
Meet the woman behind a poster campaign to encourage people to enjoy being healthy outdoors. Pauline is an exceptional role model for those of us who want to feel a bit healthier and have a more positive approach to life.
An exciting initiative in the South Hams has created a wide-reaching network of dementia-friendly communities. The Four Rivers Dementia Alliance aims to improve the inclusivity of rural areas around the Avon, Erme, Plym and Yealm Rivers
Colyton and Colyford Memory Café is a great example of how all generations in a rural community have come together to create a fun, social occasion for people living with dementia and their carers
A new partnership in Honiton is helping people with dementia enjoy a fun and healthy leisure activity
“Catford! Catford! It was just like that in Catford in 1947…” The woman who called out had been sitting quietly and seemingly, disconnected, from the rest of the reading group.
Barnstaple Dementia Action Alliance has a clear plan: to work collaboratively to make the town more accessible and inclusive for people living with dementia and their families
Siân is driven by a passion for ensuring all services to vulnerable people are person-centred, easy to access and importantly promote independence, whilst ensuring people are safe.
Care agencies are raising awareness of the Mental Capacity Act, following concerns from a House of Lords select committee that too few people are aware of it or understand it
