Explore local support at Dementia and Carers Roadshow in West Bridgford on April 3
Last updated: 27/3/2025
Building on last year’s success, residents are invited to a Dementia and Carers Roadshow on Thursday April 3 at Rushcliffe Arena on Rugby Road in West Bridgford offering a variety of local support to help improve the lives of carers and people living with dementia.
This free event will take place in the leisure centre sports hall from 10am to 2pm and is delivered by the Rushcliffe Dementia Action Network (RDAN) in partnership with Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) and Rushcliffe Primary Care Network to offer support for people living with dementia, their families, and for all carers.
Visitors can explore a range of support from local organisations, including:
- Alzheimer’s Society – information on their Wellbeing Support Service and a wide range of guides
Rushcliffe Community Voluntary Service – find out more on befriending services and community transport - Carer Advice and Support – hear about peer support groups, benefits and options for respite care
- Social Prescribers – every GP surgery has a social prescriber who can talk to you about local community resources and friendship calendars
- Age UK Notts – find out about how to stay safe with information and advice about scams and fraud prevention
- Legal advice – chat to local solicitors about how to plan well for your future, including advice about setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Benefits advice – information and advice from Nottinghamshire County Council
- Local Police Team – find out about the Herbert Protocol which can help if a loved one goes missing
- Health and Wellbeing information – information to help us live healthy lives and to support our wellbeing
- NHS Talking Therapies – find out how you might benefit from support with stress and anxiety
Attendees can also take part in free workshops throughout the day with no booking required. The sessions cover information on how to avoid scams and fraud, as well as setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney and Mental Capacity Advice.
People can also sign up for a Dementia Friends information session taking place from 11am to midday, to learn more about how dementia affects the brain and how to live well with dementia with the right support.
The session will be delivered by Dementia Friends Champion Rob Bryant and attendees will get the opportunity to make a dementia friendly pledge to help people in their community living with dementia
Interactive workshops:
- Estate Planning 10am - 10.45am
- Dementia Friends (booking required) 11am - 12pm
- Age UK Scams & Prevention Workshop 12pm - 12.45pm
- Mental Capacity Advice 1pm - 1.45pm
There will also be a variety of free health and wellbeing activities in the sports hall:
- Forget Me Notts Golf putting competition – throughout the day
- Joyful Jukebox 11am – 11.15am and 1.15pm -1.30pm
- Freedom to Dance Inclusive movement and dance session by IMPACD 11.30am – 11.50am
- Ruddington Choir 12.15pm -12.30pm
- Seated yoga sessions – chair based 12.45pm -1pm
RBC’s Director for Neighbourhoods Dave Banks said: “Following last year’s successful event at the Arena, this roadshow is part of our ongoing work to make Rushcliffe a Dementia Friendly Community, that understands, supports, and empowers those living with dementia.
“There will be a diverse range of professionals, voluntary organisations and community groups taking part and this event is a great opportunity for visitors to explore local support and resources that can enhance the quality of life for carers and those affected by dementia.
“The marketplace is a great example of partnership working and we hope there will be many opportunities to network and understand how services and organisations are involved in helping to “live well” with dementia.”
“This kind of collaboration on a local level, can really make a difference to health and wellbeing”.
South Notts Dementia Link Worker Gwynneth Owen added: “Last year’s event was a great success, and we’re excited to build on that with this year’s Dementia & Carers Roadshow, now in a bigger venue.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring together people living with dementia, their carers, and the wider community, offering support, advice and free engaging taster activities.
“Our goal is to raise awareness of what is available locally and ensure everyone affected by dementia feels supported and included. With a variety of interactive sessions and expert-led workshops, we hope to provide valuable resources and meaningful connections that make a real difference.”
This event also leads up to Dementia Action Week 2025 (May 19 to 25) a national campaign that raises awareness of dementia and encourages people to take action by recognising symptoms, help people to get a diagnosis and seek support. To find out more, visit the Alzheimer’s Society website.
RDAN is a network which brings together local groups and organisations to improve the lives of people living with Dementia and their carers. To find out more about their work, visit the RDAN website.
