With thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join BJF’s Healthy Generations project. You will support the Project Co-ordinator to develop and deliver community-based health and wellbeing workshops and to encourage adults over 50 to become more digitally connected. The project is halfway through its’ three-year term and we are planning for its next phase so it is an opportune time to join the team. ... Read more

BJF Dementia Advocacy Peer Support Group have been involved in a series of films by Bigger House Films, through DEEP (Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project) and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. Together with other organisations members of the groups have described how they reacted when they received their diagnosis, what surprises them, what makes them smile and much more. ... Read more

Are you a carer of a family member or friend with dementia?  If you are 18 or older, are currently a carer of a family member or friend who has dementia and did so through the Covid-19 pandemic, you are invited to take part in a research study being conducted within Staffordshire University and University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) Psychology department.  ... Read more

A carer is someone who helps another person, usually a relative or friend, in their day – to - day lives. There are millions of carers of all ages across the UK who support people in a variety of ways, and who are usually ‘unsung heroes’. They quietly, consistently and compassionately support people often behind the scenes, often unrecognised, and usually unpaid. There are 6.5 million carers across the UK, doing everyday things with everyday people. Whether it be helping with personal things like helping someone to get dressed; helping them to the loo; or helping them to simply move about. Many things that lots of people usually take for granted in their routine, everyday lives. ... Read more

We are always looking for volunteers. If you’d like to give back, and support people going through some tough challenges then volunteer with us. You can learn new skills and enhance existing ones. We will aim to give you a rewarding volunteering experience with ongoing training and help from a supportive team.  ... Read more