Information and advice
Dementia UK
Dementia UK have a helpline that you can call to access a whole range of information and advice on dementia, whether it’s practical or emotional. Find out more HERE.
Alzheimers UK
Alzheimers UK also provide a helpline that you can call to access a range of information and advice. They can also advise you on where your local support is e.g. social groups, support in the community, transport, day care etc. Find out more HERE.
Local community / support groups
Phoenix Group are a local organisation that run groups to offer support those with dementia and their loved ones. They also provide entertainment and events to enjoy too. Find out more HERE.
White Hart Community Group
White Hart Community Group have advertised on their website a dementia group which takes place at Laurel Gardens in Mancetter. Find out more HERE.
The Makery
The Makery in Nuneaton Town Centre run a ‘memory café’ dementia group. view their timetable HERE.
Other useful services:
Dementia Adventure
Dementia Adventure offer supported small group holidays for those with dementia and their carers, find out more HERE.
Music for dementia
Music for dementia help with playlists for those with dementia. Music can help with anxiety and mood, and it can help to bring back memories and feelings, reconnecting people to those they love. Find out more HERE.
Admiral Nurses
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses. Continually supported and developed by Dementia UK, they provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia – including Alzheimer’s disease. To find out more, click Find out more HERE.
Memory Café (Dementia Support) – Atherstone
This Memory Café (ran by Home Instead) offers a space where people can come together in a supportive and friendly environment with others who are in a similar circumstance. Every week members will be offered different activities such as painting, singing and dancing. They will have regular ‘love to move’ sessions and will also be supported by organisations and healthcare professionals on a regular basis. They run weekly on Wednesdays 10:30-12:30pm at Atherstone Memorial Hall, 12 Long Street, Atherstone, CV91AX. To find out more, contact Karen Wilkinson on 01827 431002 or email: karen.wilkinson@tamworth.homeinstead.co.uk