We are proud to announce that Waterside Specialist Support have achieved the Autism Specialist Award (accredited status) from the National Autistic Society. This award is part of the Accreditation Programme and allows Waterside to be recognised as a specialist provider in the social care sector. We are very proud to Read more…
Your Role:Hi, I’m Mez, the Administrative Officer at Poppy Dementia Day Support. Where do you work?I’ve recently joined the team at Poppy Dementia Day Support in Swinton. Why did you apply for the role?After the last few years of feeling unfulfilled in corporate environments, I wanted to return to a Read more…
This Christmas has been busy and full of fun, just as we expected. There has been parties, days out, nativity plays, pantomimes and lots of festive activities. Scroll down to see what our Community Hubs, Granville Respite Care, and Supported Living have been up to in December. Thanks to all Read more…
Daniel is a young man with a passion for fun rides and machines that make noises. He enjoys being active and engaging in activities that are inclusive to his needs. Daniel is autistic, has a learning disability, and is visually impaired, but these challenges do not deter him from pursuing Read more…
Your roleI work as a Data & Systems Officer. My primary responsibilities include managing data, implementing systems, and supporting our teams by providing technical guidance and data-driven insights. Each day, I aim to make technology more accessible and valuable to our teams, empowering them to work more effectively. Where do Read more…
Leading care provider Aspire Care and Support, based in Swinton, are hosting their annual Dementia Memorial this December offering local residents an opportunity to come together and remember their loved ones during the festive season. “We understand that whilst Christmas is often a joyful time filled with celebrations and love, Read more…
One of the questions I am asked most often is `what is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s’. The answer is really simple; dementia is an overarching, umbrella term, and Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia. Under the `umbrella’ of dementia you have other types, for example, vascular dementia, Lewy Read more…
This week is National Afternoon Tea Week. Did you know that Afternoon tea is a British tradition dating back to the early 1840’s? Afternoon Tea continues to be a great reminiscing activity for older people, and people with Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Steeped in history and class, afternoon tea is the Read more…
Aspire has been supporting Mikey in Salford for several years. Before that, Mikey lived in Wales and had a girlfriend named Janice. Despite the distance, Mikey and Janice have maintained their relationship, regularly meeting up and talking over the phone. They have known each other since they were young, so Read more…
Jean, a lady we support in the community and at Brierley Community Hub in Little Hulton, has recently visited the hairdressers for the first time in years with the support from Aspire support workers. Jean’s Story: My name is Jean, I’m 93 years old, and I live with dementia. I’m Read more…