I thought I should try to answer a few questions, asked and unasked!
First of all, Bletherbox is not in competition with TP. Some of you know, I’ve long wanted a forum for Scotland, and in fact Craig and I put out some feelers a few years ago. Sadly, they came to nothing, as there was no funding. I was not involved in setting up this new forum, but I’m delighted to see it, and determined to do all I can to make it work.
Because the two Alzheimer’s Societies are separate, many people in Scotland feel that TP is nothing to do with them, and so miss out on support. Some people have tried it and found it too big and scary. Bletherbox is another possibility for them.
Many of the active members of Bletherbox are also members of TP – it’s not an either/or situation. We’re all trying hard to get it going. And membership is not restricted to Scots, though inevitably legal and financial information will be Scotland-based. But dementia and caring know no boundaries, so anyone can join, the more the better.
There will be no TP- or AS-knocking, TP was a lifeline for me for many years, and it’s great that so many new members are finding support.
If you’re suspicious, give us a look. No need to join unless you want to, but if you do you’ll be welcomed. And if you’ve any questions, please ask, either here or on Bletherbox.
xxx
First of all, Bletherbox is not in competition with TP. Some of you know, I’ve long wanted a forum for Scotland, and in fact Craig and I put out some feelers a few years ago. Sadly, they came to nothing, as there was no funding. I was not involved in setting up this new forum, but I’m delighted to see it, and determined to do all I can to make it work.
Because the two Alzheimer’s Societies are separate, many people in Scotland feel that TP is nothing to do with them, and so miss out on support. Some people have tried it and found it too big and scary. Bletherbox is another possibility for them.
Many of the active members of Bletherbox are also members of TP – it’s not an either/or situation. We’re all trying hard to get it going. And membership is not restricted to Scots, though inevitably legal and financial information will be Scotland-based. But dementia and caring know no boundaries, so anyone can join, the more the better.
There will be no TP- or AS-knocking, TP was a lifeline for me for many years, and it’s great that so many new members are finding support.
If you’re suspicious, give us a look. No need to join unless you want to, but if you do you’ll be welcomed. And if you’ve any questions, please ask, either here or on Bletherbox.
xxx