Annual Safeguarding Event
Dementia Awareness Day
“Changing our minds about those whose minds have changed”
9.00 am – 4.00 pm, Saturday 12 th October 2019
St. Vincent’s Church, 40 Pickmere Road, Crookes,
Sheffield, S10 1GY
Mass 9.00am-9.45am at St. Vincent’s Church
Coffee and Registration – 9.45am for 10.00am start
Your hosts:
Bishop Ralph Heskett
Charles Neal – Chair of Hallam Catholic Safeguarding Commission
Colette Hammill – Safeguarding Co-ordinator
Jo Pearson – Safeguarding Administrator
Dr. Russell Brynes and Catherine Evans – Safeguarding Reps for St. Vincent’s
Following on from last year’s event on Mental Health Awareness the theme this year will focus
on Dementia. The day will provide an overview of the types of dementia, early signs and
symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, how to care/support those suffering with dementia and
possible risk and prevention factors.
Our guest speakers for the day include:
Paul Green – Carer Liaison Nurse – Sheffield Memory Service
Rebecca Bool – Dementia Friends Trainer
Dr. Adrian Treloar – Catholic Medical Association
The event is open to all Clergy, Safeguarding Representatives
Parishioners and Volunteers
Refreshments and a free lunch will be provided
To book a place on the event and to help with catering requirements please contact
Jo. Pearson on 0114 2566453 or by email: [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you
