tide's December 2022 Newsletter
21 Dec 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
Do you care for people with dementia as part of your professional role?
17 Dec 2022
New dates have been announced for 2023 for our bespoke carer-led, co-produced training programmes. Focusing on strategies for dealing with Distressed Behaviours and best practice approaches of Life Story Work for Health & Social Care Professionals.
tide's November 2022 Newsletter
30 Nov 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
We held a Together for Carers event in North Wales
29 Nov 2022
A few weeks ago we held a Together for Carers event in Anglesey which was kindly funded and co-organised by Virginia Crosbie, MP for Ynys Mon. This event was a chance to bring people who care for a loved one together to share their caring experiences with each other.
Recognition for Welsh unpaid carers with celebratory networking event
9 Nov 2022
Caring for loved one with dementia can be an incredibly isolating experience. We want to ensure nobody faces dementia alone. If you or anyone you know provides support for someone with dementia or another illness, we welcome you to our free and friendly networking event on November 18th at The Dinorben Arms, Amlwch.
Invite your local MP to the parliamentary roundtable in Wales!
18 Oct 2022
The Front of Mind campaign is hosting a parliamentary roundtable on Tuesday 25 October from 14:00 – 16:00. Hosted by Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP, the roundtable will explore how the diagnosis, care and support provided to people living with dementia and their carers can be levelled up across the country.
Do you care for people with dementia as part of your professional role?
6 Oct 2022
tide is delighted to be launching two bespoke carer-led, co-produced training programmes. Focusing on strategies for dealing with Distressed Behaviours and best practice approaches of Life Story Work for Health & Social Care Professionals.
tide's September 2022 Newsletter
30 Sep 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
What's In A Name? Taking a look at the language around 'dementia'
21 Sep 2022
The language we use is vital for shaping the way we think and feel about things. This blog is taken from an essay by tide Head of Delivery, Sarah Merriman, who is studying Dementia Studies at Hull University.
One in Four Across England Provide Support for Someone with Dementia
12 Sep 2022
A new survey which polled 4,027 across England has found that one in four people are supporting someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia by; providing company or someone to talk to (54%), helping with shopping and meal preparation (33%), house cleaning/maintenance (29%) and contacting healthcare professionals (27%).1 These were the results of the ‘Keeping Alzheimer’s Front of Mind’ survey which was funded by Roche Products Ltd in partnership with the charity, together in dementia everyday (tide).
A study on the factors impacted feeling of Self-Efficacy in family carers of people living with dementia.
5 Sep 2022
This report shares the findings of a project to assess changes in feelings of self efficacy or self belief in carers of people living with dementia.
This project was prompted from the findings of an evaluation review completed by the University of West of Scotland and tide (together in dementia everyday) that highlighted the importance of context and relevance.
tide's August 2022 Newsletter
31 Aug 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
Member Service Update
23 Aug 2022
We are currently working on offering groups that are run through a peer-to-peer support model. tide want to reach out to many more carers and this will enable us to do that. We know there are both carers and former carers who are willing to facilitate groups and tide are looking to invest in their development. This move will also support tide in returning back to our pre-Covid mission of influencing dementia policy and services in relation to carers of people with dementia. We will update our website to reflect any upcoming changes.
tide Features in Glasgow Times Article
16 Aug 2022
Ray Fallan, tide Development Officer and former tide member, features in The Glasgow Times. She speaks about caring for her husband and the relief she felt to find tide and become a part of our network.
tide Development Officer, Ray, shares her caring story with Chat Magazine
9 Aug 2022
Ray, who cared for her husband James, reflects on her caring journey in a Chat magazine feature 'A Letter to Carers Like Me'
"Our Broken Care System is Held Up By Unpaid Carers Doing Vital Work Out of Love and Pride"
8 Aug 2022
The House of Commons Levelling Up, Housing & Committees report on 'Long-Term Funding for Adult Care' confirms what unpaid carers have been saying for years. Ruth, tide Chair, speaks about her thoughts on the report.
tide's July 2022 Newsletter
1 Aug 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
Anne's Sponsored Walking Challenge
11 Jul 2022
I just wanted to update all the lovely folk who has been following my walking a full marathon a week for 6 month challenge for Tide. I have been adding photos and information on my accrued steps weekly on the update pages.
Gina Awad's book 'United' is the Representation of Caring We Need!
5 Jul 2022
Gina Awad recently published ‘United: Caring for our loved ones living with dementia’, a book of moving tales from people caring for those with dementia and beautifully illustrated by Tony Husband.
tide's June 2022 Newsletter
4 Jul 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
Carers' Campaign Meeting in North Wales
28 Jun 2022
Mary Mitchell (one of our TAG members) & a group of five carers from North Wales, along with our Chair of Trustees Ruth Eley, met with Rhun ap Iowerth on 27 June.
Sue's Fundraiser for Carers!
23 Jun 2022
Have a read of Sue's blog piece about her fundraiser for carers of people with dementia.
tide Members Share Their Experiences at Parliament
9 Jun 2022
5 tide members joined us to represent carers of people with dementia at the Front of Mind Parliamentary Event.
The Scottish Government are looking for carers to join the Dementia Lived Experience Panel
31 May 2022
Are you a carer of someone with dementia living in Scotland? Join the Dementia Lived Experience panel!
We're Supporting Carers Week 2022!
27 May 2022
We are showing our support for all unpaid carers during this years' carers week. We are hosting a parliamentary event for the Front of Mind campaign plus many more events. You can get involved too!
You can help amplify the Front of Mind Campaign
23 May 2022
By inviting your local MP to the parliamentary event!
tide's May 2022 Newsletter
5 May 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
tide's April 2022 Newsletter
5 May 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
Carers' Training Events with Age Scotland
29 Apr 2022
Are you a carer living in Scotland? Come along to one of our informative training sessions!
We have teamed up with Age Scotland to deliver training for carers. Each session will focus on a different topic relating to caring for someone with dementia.
A national inquiry into adult unpaid carers experiences of social work and social care.
26 Apr 2022
The Care Inspectorate is asking unpaid carers living in Scotland about their experiences of social work and social care.
After Our Loved One With Dementia Has Passed Away
26 Apr 2022
What former carers would like you to know after their loved one with dementia has passed away.
Step Up for tide Carers: Anne's Blog
19 Apr 2022
Hello everyone! My name is Anne and I have began a raising awareness and fundraising challenge to walk a full 26-mile marathon every week from 4th April for 6 months.
"Well, he's got dementia. That was my diagnosis."
7 Apr 2022
“When I asked what was wrong, the doctor just said ‘well, he’s got dementia’ and left me there… That was my diagnosis.”
So, with just those three words Hazel received her husband’s diagnosis of vascular dementia. There was no tailored support and nowhere to turn for any answers.
tide's March 2022 Newsletter
29 Mar 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
In Memory Journal
23 Mar 2022
We have started a memory journal for former carers. This idea came from our YuleTIDE memories page we set up for Christmas 2021 for former carers to light a virtual candle for their loved ones.
We loved your memories so much that we wanted to turn them into a journal! If you would like to add a memory for a loved one please get in touch.
We're Hiring! Training Development & Delivery Coordinator
14 Mar 2022
We are recruiting! An exciting new role has come up at tide. We are looking for a
Training Development & Delivery Coordinator.
Carer's Events Programme funded by Scottish Government
10 Mar 2022
We are delighted to have received funding from the Scottish Government to expand on direct support for carers living in Scotland! We are delivering an 8-week programme of online carers' events. Have a look at what we have on! All events are bookable via our website
Carer's Events Programme funded by Scottish Government
7 Feb 2022
We are delighted to have received funding from the Scottish Government to expand on direct support for carers living in Scotland! We are delivering an 8-week programme of online carers' events. Have a look at what we have on! All events are bookable via our website
tide's February 2022 Newsletter
31 Jan 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.
tide's January 2022 Newsletter
31 Jan 2022
Welcome to this months newsletter! Please have a read to find out what we've been up to at tide and what you have to look forward to.