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Harry Theobald

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Harry TheobaldHarry worked as a support worker for Alzheimer’s Support for nine years before moving to Salisbury.  He supported his parents after his mother was diagnosed with dementia and used Alzheimer’s Support services at that time.  Harry has worked for Mencap as a relief support worker.  He volunteers his time to fund raise for many charities, helps with animal husbandry at the Laverstock Community Farm and edits the newsletter for Salisbury Allotments Association.

Published: 13th February, 2017

Updated: 28th February, 2017

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Jane Ebel

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Jane spent 30 years running health and social care projects in Eastern Europe, including 10 years working with children with special needs in Moldova. This culminated in a wheelchair project and the country’s first inclusive marathon, for which she received an MBE. In March 2020, Jane decided she needed to spend more time in her home town of Salisbury, to support her parents. Her father has dementia. 

During the pandemic her community voluntary activities including developing services for people living with dementia and their carers, and delivering a Get Connected project for people without technology and the internet. Jane runs the Salisbury Area Memory Support Group (formerly the Laverstock Memory Group) from her home, as well as a Move and Make Music project in Downton and other short-term projects with artists and musicians in Wiltshire.

Published: 29th September, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

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Janet Dore, chair

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Janet DoreJanet has hands-on experience of both dementia and Alzheimer’s Support at Home service. Her mother had dementia and lived with Janet at home and the service provided the support to allow her to continue working full-time.   Janet is now retired and works tirelessly as a volunteer fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Support in addition to her role as chair of trustees. Janet worked for a large computer company and brings analytical skills and knowledge of contracts to the organisation. 

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 28th June, 2017

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Melissa McCloy

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A qualified solicitor, Melissa has worked both in London and with her husband in their practice in Bradford on Avon. She and her Italian greyhound Nico attend the Sidmouth Street Club in Devizes every Wednesday afternoon. 

Published: 17th October, 2018

Updated: 28th January, 2021

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Paul Tumim

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With a career in banking specialising in risk management and financial regulation, Paul is currently working part-time within the Banking Policy Division of the Bank of England. Between 2002 and 2013 Paul was a treasurer of the Foyer Foundation, a national charity set up to support the UK's 130 Foyers as they provide accommodation and support for disadvantaged young people. Paul's understanding of dementia comes from a close family member and Womble, a wirehaired dachshund who volunteers at the Sidmouth Street Club alongside Paul's wife. 

Published: 17th October, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2018

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Paul Whitby

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Paul Whitby speakingPaul left the National Health Service in 2017 after a long career in clinical psychology specialising in care of older people.

He has been involved with Alzheimer's Support for many years, supporting our Memory Cafes and providing training sessions on the Carers’ Course and to staff. Paul has a special interest in supporting both family and professional carers and continues to write and teach on this topic.

Published: 14th June, 2018

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Wendy O'Grady

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Wendy O’Grady, a former teacher, has lived in Bradford on Avon for 35 years. She has volunteered in the local community, as Chair of the U3A, trustee for Abbeyfield House and former Chair of the town’s Seniors’ Forum.

Wendy became aware of the work of Alzheimer’s Support several years ago when taking a friend to Music for the Mind, and through her active involvement in the Bradford on Avon Dementia Action Alliance. She is very aware of the importance of spreading information about the support available for people living with dementia.

Published: 29th September, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

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