Introducing Monkey Bob

Monkey Bob – the colourful character at the heart of the Do You Feel What I Feel? toolkit – was born in 2016.

He’s been used successfully with parents and professionals alike to encourage children across the UK to engage with their feelings.

A friendly, likeable character, Monkey Bob helps Early Years children (those aged seven and under) to open up when they’re struggling with their feelings.

Key messages

Children under seven require simple messages, so we keep the language clear and concise. The key messages from the Do You Feel What I Feel? toolkit are:

It’s not ok for anyone to hurt or frighten you or anyone in your family.

It’s always ok to tell someone you trust if you’re worried or frightened.

It’s always ok to keep yourself safe if you’re afraid.

Welcome to the My CWA lending library – a fantastic community resource to help you support adults and children affected by domestic abuse.

A library with a difference

We’ve put together a comprehensive collection of titles for you to consult, borrow, return and renew.

You’ll also get practical support and guidance for using the resources from My CWA specialists – so we’ll be with you every step of the way.

What can I borrow?

You’ll find a wide range of resources, including social stories, therapeutic stories, practical resources and self-help tools. Click here to view the full list of resources.

For more information, just drop us an email.

domestic abuse & dementia

Responding to domestic abuse and supporting people living with domestic abuse & their carers.

The majority of social care for people living with dementia is delivered informally by unpaid family members and partners. And while most provide excellent care and support, power dynamics in the relationship can shift and the boundaries between care and control can blur.

People living with dementia can also experience changes in their mood and behaviour – sometimes leading to verbal or physical aggression. Aggression may have been happening pre-dementia. Or it could be a completely new behaviour. Domestic abuse isn’t always easy to recognise.

By 2035, it’s estimated that 5.5 million older people will have care needs. That means care providers will play a pivotal role in identifying and responding to domestic abuse.

Our dementia toolkit

Our dementia toolkit will help you tackle domestic abuse whilst supporting people living with dementia and their informal carers.

Learn how to spot the warning signs that indicate domestic abuse might be taking place behind closed doors. And get guidance on responding appropriately when someone discloses abuse.

Dementia domestic abuse checklist

In the downloadable toolkit above, you’ll find a dementia domestic abuse checklist to use for guidance when supporting an individual in the community and at home/in a care home.

The 14-point checklist will help you identify concerns regarding domestic abuse. Just mark an X next to the relevant column and give detail about your specific concerns.

Remember to be:

AWARE:

• Aware that abuse is all around us

• Watch for the potential signs of abuse

• Advocate for a future without abuse

• Respond to seeing signs of abuse

• Encourage people to speak up and talk about dementia and abuse.

For more information, just drop us an email.