Charities
Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a group of genetic skin conditions that cause the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. Those born with EB have skin so fragile they are called 'butterfly children' – their skin is quite simply as fragile as the wing of a butterfly.There is currently no known cure for EB. At DEBRA, our work is focused on funding research to change this, while also supporting people living with EB to enhance their quality of life through improved healthcare, access to information and respite care.
Dementia Adventure is an award-winning charity with a vision for a more active and fulfilled life for everyone living with dementia. Research shows that connection to nature and outoor activity has significant health and wellbeing benefits for people with dementia and we've proven that with the right support, it is possible to access those benefits in enjoyable ways.
We provide supported holidays, dementia training for family and friends and training for professionals and organisations.
We aim to deliver our holidays to as many people who need them as possible. We set up the Dementia Adventure Support Fund to make sure this includes those who wouldn't be able to fund a break on their own. The Fund can be used to contribute towards the cost of a holiday itself or towards something that is creating a barrier to someone taking a holiday, like transport or appropriate clothing. You can find out more at http://www.dementiaadventure.org.
Dementia Forward is the leading dementia charity for York and North Yorkshire. We provide support, advice and information to anybody affected by dementia across the county, and have developed a comprehensive range of services; all with people living with dementia at their heart. Dementia Forward is recognised as a vital source of information, advice and support as well as being a strong advocate for people living with dementia. We actively seek out the voices of those affected when designing our services, and adopt a ‘local for local’ approach, using the resource of local community and partnership-working to its full. One of the charity’s aims is to ‘knit’ dementia support into the everyday lives of the local community. We aim to increase awareness and understanding, so that people can continue to live well in their own communities. Our staff team is supported and strengthened by a highly-skilled and motivated board of trustees and committed volunteers, in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sector. Our Vision When a person is concerned about their memory or has been diagnosed with dementia they will continue to live well, along with the people they choose and their local communities. They will feel supported, informed and included. Our Mission To provide accessible and inclusive support, based on a person’s needs, that promotes living well with dementia in our local communities; and to work collaboratively with our partners to achieve this in an equitable way.
Specialists in dementia care whose services include care at home, in specialist supported houses, day activity centres, carer support, information, advice, counselling. From August 2005 DCP will offer short breaks for younger people with dementia and older people from the black & minority ethnic community and their carers plus restaurant, coffee shop, activities, etc in the new centre opening in Brunswick Village.