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BUDS - Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell
BUDS’ target audience is predominantly people living with dementia and their carers and families. However, BUDS has extended some of its services to people over the age of 65 who are experiencing isolation due to the pandemic.
The organisation currently telephones their client group weekly. During these phone calls, vaccination is discussed. Clients are asked if they have received the vaccine, whether they been contacted or are there any reasons why they may not get the vaccine and if BUDS can help. The charity is also in contact with a separate group of carers through their Carer and Family Support Service to make the same enquiries. Information has been passed on to Carers about the recent change in in guidelines that has prioritised carers for the vaccine. For clients unable to leave the house, support is being provided by contacting GPs to find out how and when their vaccine will be administered. Support is also being provided to families around the issue of mental capacity and consent to the vaccine which affects some people living with dementia.
BUDS put regular posts on their Facebook page encouraging people to take up the vaccine and be proactive if they have not been yet contacted.
Address details
- Address
- Hope House, George Road Community Church 142 George Road
- Postal Town
- Oldbury
- Postcode
- B68 9LN
Organisation Contact Details
- Phone
- 0121 565 3721
- info@buds.co.uk
- Charity Commission registration number
- 1133484
Contact Person Details
- Contact Name
- Claire Mahmood
- Role
- Carer and Family Support Manager
- claire.mahmood@buds.co.uk
- Contact Name
- Sharon Crowley
- Role
- General Manager
- Telephone
- 0121 565 3721
- sharon.crowley@buds.co.uk
- Contact Name
- Louise Roper
- Role
- Business Support Officer
- Telephone
- 0121 565 3721
- louise.roper@buds.co.uk
Services
- Economic, social and community development
- Health
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Main Beneficiaries
Services focused on particular beneficiaries do not imply that they are offered exclusively to these persons only.
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Specific Need or Circumstance
- People of all specific circumstances
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Specific Faith Focus
- People from all faiths / multi-faith / inter-faith people
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Sexual Orientation Focus
- People of all sexual orientations
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Household
- All households
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Gender Focus
- All genders
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Ethnic Focus
- People from all ethnic groups
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Age Focus
- Young adults aged 19-25 years
- Adults aged 26-64 years
- Older people aged 65 years and over
Organisation last updated: Mon, 1st February 2021
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