Having a diagnosis of dementia or caring for someone with dementia can be difficult.
There are lots of organisations that can support you or give advice:
Connect to Support Surrey has:
You can find information on transport to get to and from those activities and wellbeing centres.
Action for Carers
Gives information and support on looking after yourself and caring for someone with dementia.
Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline
Run by Dementia UK. Specialist dementia nurses give free, expert advice.
- Telephone: 0800 888 6678 (Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm)
- Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
Alzheimer's Research UK
Gives general information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risk factors and treatments. Carries out dementia research and how you can get involved.
- Telephone: 0300 111 5555 (national call rate)
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Email: infoline@alzheimersresearchuk.org
Alzheimer's Society
Has a dementia directory for finding support near you. Has many support services, for example:
- a listening ear on the phone
- visits in person
- connecting with others
- help to find out more about dementia
- coping techniques
- information on Lasting Power of Attorney
- Talking Point online community
Dementia support line
Run by Alzheimer's Society. Gives information, support and advice.
- Telephone: 0333 150 3456 (national call rate)
- Monday to Wednesday 9am to 8pm
- Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Carers UK
Gives information, guidance and signposting. Services include:
Carers UK Helpline
Gives information and signposting.
- Telephone: 0800 808 7777
- Email: advice@carersuk.org
Carers Connect
Online community forum open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Dementia First
Has day care services for people in East Surrey. Also has information and support services.
NHS social care and support guide
Has information for people on looking after themselves and caring for others.
Wellbeing Centres
Support people with memory loss, dementia and similar problems. Have support services including:
- classes and groups
- drop-in sessions
- exercise classes
- information and advice
Centres are:
