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WELLBEING CAFE - Bradbury Centre
Wednesday 29th June 2011 from 6-8pm
A Social and Information Sharing Event for people living with dementia, their partners, carers and family. An evening of music, dancing and therapies.
Special guest is Meg Middleton who is encouraging everyone to take part in a Ukulele musical project. Tea/coffee and buffer will be provided.
For further information or to book a place, please contact Caron Lever (Carers’ Support Coordinator) 0191 217 3304 or email caron@dementiacare.org.uk
OPEN DAY - 26th March 2011 at 11am-2pm
People with dementia, their families and carers are invited to meet specialists from Dementia Care Partnership to an Open Day which is being held at the newly opened Holy Nativity Church Parish Centre, Chapel House.
Chief Executive Gillian Stacey will be presenting the findings from a survey which was carried out in the Chapel House area in January 2011. There will also be entertainment, music, dancing, therapy sessions, information stands, and buffet.
A guided walk to a place of historical interest will follow at 2pm for anyone who is interested in joining
For further information or to book a place, please contact Carol on 0191 217 3318 or email pa@dementiacare.org.uk
DCP APPOINTS NEW CEO
Gillian Stacey has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer for DCP commencing Monday 13th September, following Rani Svanberg’s retirement.
Gillian Stacey is an experienced charity chief executive with 17+ years’ expertise as a senior manager in both national and regional charities. She has previously worked for County Durham and Darlington Community Foundation, Oxfam and the RSPB and specialises in strategic direction, operational and change management. She appeared as an investigator on the ITV Animal Detectives programme, has worked extensively in PR and campaigning in the charitable and commercial field. She was made a Deputy Lieutenant of County Durham in 2005 in recognition of her services to local charities.
In a welcoming message, Gillian said
"I am delighted to be joining such a well respected and effective charity. Dementia Care Partnership has challenged the way that people view dementia and improved standards of care for people with dementia, offering valued support and advice for their carers. I hope to build on this excellent platform, moving the organisation on to its next stage of development and I am looking forward to meeting everyone involved with the charity in September."
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RANI SVANBERG RETIRES
Rani Svanberg, founder member of Dementia Care Partnership, received a standing ovation from 250 guests who attended her retirement party at the Civic Centre on 25th August. Several speakers paid tribute to Rani’s outstanding contribution and dedication, for more than 17 years, in improving the lives of people with dementia and building the organisation to become a national and internationally recognised award-winning charity.
Rani’s successor is Gillian Stacey who has been appointed Chief Executive commencing 13th September. Gillian is an experienced charity chief executive with 17+ years’ expertise as a senior manager in both national and regional charities. She has previously worked for County Durham and Darlington Communication Foundation, Oxfam and the RSPB.
In a welcoming message from Gillian, she said: “I am delighted to be joining such a well-respected and effective charity. Dementia Care Partnership has challenged the way that people view dementia and improved standards of care for people with dementia, offering valued support and advice for their cares. I hope to build on this excellent platform, moving the organisation on to its next stage of development and I am looking forward to meeting everyone involved with the charity.”
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