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...
by BIADS | Feb 11, 2020 | Latest News
On Saturday February 1st NPS held a Race Night at the Holy Rood function hall to raise funds for BIADS. It was a very successful night with lots of bets placed, pie and peas consumed and well supported by individuals and local businesses. Due to the incredible...
by BIADS | Jan 20, 2020 | Latest News
BIADS’ DEMENTIA DAY CARE OUR FAMILY CARING FOR YOURS Our dementia day care centre opens in a few weeks’ time (all being well 17th February). If you would like your relative to spend a day, a half day or just a few hours with us while you have some time to...
by BIADS | Dec 19, 2019 | Latest News
We are recruiting for a carer support worker to join our carer support team, please see details below: 22 hours a week – flexibly applied £11,668.80 per annum Funded by the Henry Smith Charity The main purpose of this role is to provide information, advice and support...
by BIADS | Nov 14, 2019 | Latest News
If you know someone who is caring for a person with dementia why not give them one of the most precious things you can – some time for themselves. You can purchase care for a person with dementia for a day (£50), half day (£30) or a number of hours (£9 an hour) at...
by BIADS | Nov 7, 2019 | Latest News
Help needed! Can you help us to sell raffle tickets in Marks and Spencers to their lovely customers? All monies raised stays in Barnsley to help us support people affected by dementia. We have the following spaces – if you can fill in for just one hour it will...
by BIADS | Oct 25, 2019 | Latest News
Next May we commemorate 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. Before then we have the opportunity to remember all those who have fought in conflicts over the years on Remembrance Day. Dodworth Colliery Band are performing a concert on November 10th...
