At AbilityNet we offer a range of free services to ensure older and disabled people can stay connected - including free telephone based and online technology support, and training from our volunteers. Find out more: abilitynet.org.uk/at-home/reques… #Charity #Disability #Technology

If you’re using public transport to get to school or college, you must wear a face covering on board and in interchanges. Find all the info you need about your journey here: travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/journeyp…

A very happy birthday to Susan Sarandon 🎉 This leading lady turns 74 today, her #positiveageing quote is inspiring us to focus more on the 'what we are'! #Sunday

I’m biased because ⁦ALASTAIR CAMPBELL⁩ is a great friend but his book is powerful, purposeful, honest and can-do. It is driven and engaged - just like him. I think it will save lives. We should all be building jam jars.

Did you know that this week is #LibrariesWeek? As part of our celebration of all things reading, we'd like to gather as many book recommendations from our social media followers as possible! So, in one Tweet, which book would you absolutely recommend to others and why?...

This year, it's more important than ever for frontline staff to protect themselves and others against #flu. If you work in the NHS, make sure you get your free annual flu jab. 💉 👩‍⚕‍

Here is a little Monday morning message from our friends at Sunderland Recovery College 🙂

Happy birthday to my playmate extraordinaire Agnes Houston MBE ....the first woman with dementia I ever met and who gave me hope...

Dementia Activism in BAME Communities: 📅 Tuesday 6th October 🕚 11AM Guests including Mia Morris OBE and Mohammed Rauf MBE, and delivered by people living with dementia. Join here - alzheimers.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Only 2 days left to submit abstracts to our December conference on #COVID19 and #dementia and on #design and the #builtenvironment and dementia. Make your work and thoughts heard! #architecture #disabilities #longtermcare

We are so proud of our 14 yo Leela. This was her Eng Oral homework -a speech with purpose.She chose herself to speak on how we all need to #Better #Understand #Dementia & #BeKind “They might not recognise us but we recognise them” ⁦The Alzheimer Society of Ireland⁩ ⁦Alzheimer's Society⁩

Look out for our special social session later this week dedicated to celebrating #worldmentalhealthday2020 For details of how to access our social groups and other mental health support give us a call on 01226 704090. You are not alone. #MentalHealthMatters SouthWestYorkshire Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

THE family of an elderly couple who were scammed into paying £200 for rotten fish have spoken out to help prevent other people from being taken in by the scam wearebarnsley.com/news/11815/doo…

Let's keep protecting our loved ones

Join in with #ExpressYourShelf during #LibrariesWeek and share photos of your bookshelves! Use the hashtags above and don't forget to tag us in!

Dementia carers can get extra support from the freephone Barnsley Dementia Helpline, from 8am-midnight every evening on 0808 1963692 or by following dementia-barnsley.info

Excellent advice, as usual, from The Samaritans. If you are affected by Dementia and need support, please ring the Barnsley Dementia Helpline form 8pm to midnight every evening on 0808 1963692 or follow this link for support dementia-barnsley.info

You can also contact the Barnsley Dementia Helpline every evening from 8pm to midnight on 0808 196 3692. We are here to help you. Don't be alone.

If you are a Dementia carer and your mental health is worrying you, please call the freephone Barnsley Dementia helpline every evening from 8pm-midnight on 0808 1963692 or support via dementia-barnsley.info