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Time to think – an informal session run by Pilgrims Wellbeing

Tuesday 15th September 2026 from 2pm to 4pm

It is a chance to find out more about future care planning – what steps you can take to help you stay in control should you become less well.

It will include discussion around lasting power of attorney, medical decision making, resuscitation and preparing emotionally for end of life.

Places are limited to 15 and will be allocated on first come first served basis.  Please email kmicb.newhayesbanksurgery@nhs.net if you wish to attend.

Dementia Champion – Patient Participation Group

My name is Jeannette Meyers and I am the volunteer Dementia Champion on the Patient
Participation Group at New Hayesbank Surgery.

I am a retired teacher of Modern Languages. I taught in several Kent secondary schools,
and was Head of Modern Languages in 2 schools. Prior to entering the profession, I was
an Executive Officer in HM. Customs & Excise in Dover.

I took early retirement in 2014 to become full time carer for my mother-in-law, who was
living with dementia. It took 5 years to achieve a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s for her, and this
delay had serious legal and medical consequences.

I am a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Society, particularly concerned with the “Time for
Dementia programme” which aims to raise awareness in training medical professionals of
the issues raised before and after a dementia diagnosis.

I am passionate about supporting all those living with dementia to navigate their way
through the medical and legal challenges which accompany this disease.

Until research finds a cure for dementia in all its forms, I want people to be able to live well
with dementia, and to feel confident about getting the necessary help and support to make
this possible.