by BIADS | May 28, 2020 | Latest News
David Woolams and his wife, Linda, of Athersley North have set themselves the challenge of cycling 100 miles on their tandem to raise funds for BIADS. They have calculated that this equates to 62.5 laps of Pugneys and they hope to complete the challenge over the next...
by BIADS | May 7, 2020 | Latest News
Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support (BIADS) is still available to offer support to Barnsley people affected by any form of dementia. Our dementia support and day care centres are closed because of the lockdown measures but we have adapted the...
by BIADS | May 4, 2020 | Latest News
Please note information within this post is correct as of 1pm on the 4th May 2020 Some of our members have been asking advice about accessing tests for the virus. BIADS’ staff are not qualified health care professionals so can only provide you with the latest...
by BIADS | Apr 21, 2020 | Latest News
In these uncertain times BIADS needs help to continue to support people affected by any form of dementia. Please click on the link, read our story and donate if you can – at no other time has your support been needed as much justgiving.com/campaign/BIADSFamily...
by BIADS | Apr 8, 2020 | Latest News
To help reduce social isolation, loneliness and build relationships in these difficult circumstances BIADS is launching a new service namely, a Volunteer Befriending Service. Volunteers will ring carers, members or former carers and provide friendly conversation and...
by BIADS | Apr 2, 2020 | Latest News
On Friday 13th March we held our Annual General Meeting and officially opened our Day Care Service. It was a brilliant day with 92 people attending and finding out about our financial year ended 30th September 2019. None of us who took part in that day of...
by BIADS | Mar 26, 2020 | Latest News
Barnsley Council has launched a new COVID-19 emergency contact centre to help people who need emergency support after being impacted by disruptions due to coronavirus. This service is for people who do not have any support networks and will help vulnerable people who...
by BIADS | Mar 25, 2020 | Latest News
At challenging times like this, we see the community spirit of South Yorkshire people demonstrated in many ways. We know that groups are setting up all over the county to offer support to people who are isolating. Whilst in the vast majority of these cases, the...
by BIADS | Mar 17, 2020 | Latest News
Following a meeting we have taken the difficult decision to cancel all services with immediate effect until further notice. This includes all services held at our dementia centre, the Oswaldtwistle day trip, the May holiday to Fleetwood, the Shaw Lane Easter party,...
by BIADS | Mar 10, 2020 | Latest News
I took mum to BIADS for her first day session two weeks ago. I just want to say I’m a carer myself in work and also care for mum and I can honestly say I was so pleased and glad I have started to use this service. She came out a different person for a good few hours...
