Rotherham dementia cafes awarded £300,000 to keep service running
The service aims to prevent carers becoming overwhelmed and identify signs of stress before problems escalate.
Dementia cafes and support for unpaid carers in Rotherham will continue for another three years after a charity was awarded nearly £300,000.
National charity making space has been granted £292,000 from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to run services in Rotherham until March 2030.
The service supports people experiencing symptoms of dementia and the relatives and friends who care for them at home.
A council report says the service aims to prevent carers becoming overwhelmed and identify signs of stress before problems escalate.
Carers can share experiences, ask for practical advice and speak to staff about any difficulties they face. One-to-one support is also available.
The council’s current timetable lists monthly cafés at Brampton Bierlow Parish Hall, Brinsworth Parish Pavilion, Dalton Parish Hall, the Wesley Centre in Maltby, Gordon Bennet Memorial Hall in Thurcroft and Whiston Parish Hall.
Making Space, which already provides the service, was selected from four applicants by a panel including council officers and a representative from Voluntary Action Rotherham.
The report says the charity demonstrated an extensive understanding of the needs of people with dementia and would bring additional resources and expertise to the service.
The funding amounts to £97,485 a year and replaces the current grant agreement, which expires on March 31, 2027.