Tide – Together in Dementia Everyday

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Tide (Together in Dementia Everyday) is a UK-wide charity for carers & former carers of people living with dementia.

Tide connects, mobilises & supports carers of people with dementia to recognise their own value & contribution to society. Carers tell us that their voices are often not heard & their own needs go unrecognised. We build skills, knowledge & confidence so
that carers can speak up & influence change in society.

Activities

• You can become a member of Tide by signing up here
• Join our private peer support group on Facebook
• Take part in our Wednesday Coffee Mornings on Zoom, 10.30 – 11.30 am. 
• Follow us on Facebook & Twitter

Specific Carer Groups

• Carers of people living with Young Onset Dementia: 
  First Tuesday of the month, 7.00pm – 8.00 pm. 
• Carers of someone living in Residential Care: 
  Second Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
• Former Carers:
  Last Wednesday of the month, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
• Home Carers: 
  Second Wednesday of the month, 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Merseyside/Cheshire Virtual Meet-Up

This group meets every Thursday, 12.00 noon – 1.00pm. All carers & former carers of people living with dementia are welcome to come along for peer support, discussion, advice & ideas. You can register
here.

Merseyside/Cheshire Carer Workshop Sessions

4 of our workshop sessions are running online using Zoom & are available to all carers & former carers of people living with dementia:

Welcome to Tide:                

An overview of Tide’s work & the variety of opportunities available

• Tuesday January 12th  5:00pm – 6.00pm on Zoom
• Tuesday March 23rd  12:00 noon – 1.00pm on Zoom

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup 

Take time to look at your own emotional wellbeing, understand your triggers, & find key practical skills to use.

• Tuesday January 26th   5:00pm – 6.00pm on Zoom
• Tuesday March 9th   12:00 noon – 1.00pm on Zoom

Getting Your Point Across 

Strategies, tips & hints to help you prepare for tricky conversations & get your point across effectively             

• Tuesday February 9th   5:00pm – 6.00pm on  Zoom
• Tuesday April 20th   12:00 noon – 1.00pm on Zoom 

Living Grief & Bereavement

When caring for someone living with dementia, loss is not only felt at the end of life. This session acknowledges & gives you the opportunity to talk about the grief & loss felt while caring for someone living with dementia. 

• Tuesday February 23rd   5:00pm – 6.00pm on Zoom 
• Tuesday April 6th   12:00 noon – 1.00pm on Zoom 

If you have any questions, talk to Sarah (Carer Involvement Lead for Merseyside & Cheshire). She will be very happy to talk you through what we do, answer any questions, & generally keep in touch. She can be contacted on:
07704 168867 or SarahBB@tide.uk.net