The Beth Johnson Leisure Association (BJLA) organises social activities for the retired or older person. The BJLA was formed with the assistance of the Beth Johnson Foundation but now is independent of it, though we still provide help and support. There are two sections, Ramblers and Social and to find out more about the group click HERE ... Read more
As you may be aware there has been an abundance of news about young children and older people being together just lately and here at BJF we have been aware of the benefits of the two ages sharing experiences for many years. Our latest experiences have seen our Dementia Advocates and our Dementia Advocacy Peer Group visiting the Haywood Academy. Year 9 students, as part of their PSHE day, were making Twiddle Boards, these are boards on which ordinary household fixtures and fittings are attached and they are aimed at residents in care homes who have dementia. ... Read more
Cancer affects 1 in 3 of us. By 2020, that figure will rise to 1 in 2. It can be the hardest thing we and our families have to face. The Beth Johnson Foundation has launched a brand new service to help adults in *Staffordshire who are affected by cancer. ... Read more
BJF are happy to be working with North Staffs Carers on our Transitions in Later life project – ‘Time to think’ workshops for carers, and thank them for their partnership support. BJF have been developing its work, funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, around life tra ... Read more
This month's bulletin brings you a digest of News concerning the care of older people, information about Research and resources, News about BJF itself and alerts to Forthcoming events, all with links to fuller information. ... Read more
Director of Policy and Engagement here at BJF, Lynne Wealleans, was recently interviewed by Elder, providers of high standard live-in home care to those in need across the UK, from the South East of England to the Highlands and Islands.The discussion covered the need to give people a voice in challenging times, how “ageing well” is a personal definition and the power of making a real difference at a community level. ... Read more
We are pleased to launch our Experiences of Being Report, which shows the positive effect of using drama, music and dance in care homes to help people living with dementia. ... Read more
BJF is delighted to have been part of the Transitions in Later Life national programme of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The finding and evaluation report from Phase 1 of the programme are available here together with some interesting insights into retirement today. ... Read more
The seven organisations, which includes BJF and our colleagues LGNI, involved in the TOY-PLUS project had an eventful meeting in Athens. This project, which began almost a year ago is being coordinated by ICDI and is being funded by the European Commission. The Athens meeting was hosted by Hellenic Open University, the Greek partner in TOY-PLUS. First on the meeting agenda was to agree on the six dimensions of quality which will form the basis of the TOY Quality Stamp. It involves a supported self-assessment process which will allow services and organisations to assess and improve intergenerational practice involving young children and older adults. The six dimensions are: 1) Interaction with (in) the community, 2) Social inclusion and wellbeing, 3) Learning environment, 4) Professional development and teamwork, 5) Monitoring and evaluation, 6) Sustainability. Over the coming weeks and months we will be recruiting services interesting in being involved in the process. ... Read more
As one of the main partners in the TOY-PLUS project (EU funded project under Erasmus + 2016 – 2018), the Beth Johnson Foundation has been busily involved in the development of an innovative online curriculum and methodology (MOOC) in intergenerational work for practitioners in early childhood education and care, social care and community development work. The Beth Johnson Foundation has been responsible for the development of specific modules within the MOOC curriculum as well as supporting other partners with feedback on other modules developed for the MOOC. The primary modules The Beth Johnson Foundation has been responsible for developing include an Introduction to Intergenerational Learning, Planning and Organising a Successful Intergenerational Learning programme and the Development of a Sustainable Intergenerational Learning programme. ... Read more
Peer commends inquiry report to senior Government Ministers The independent, Crossbench Peer Baroness Greengross has today w ...Read more
We need volunteers. We need you! Life with cancer in Staffordshire is still life; we’ll help you live it ...Read more
BJF Dementia Advocates & other organisations got together to share info and highlight their work with people with Dementia for ...Read more
Members of the Beth Johnson Foundation Dementia Advocacy Peer Support Group were asked to develop a ‘Comic’ ...Read more
