Groups

If you run or are involved with  a club or group, that help people that suffer from dementia, or an organisation that represents carers and would like to be listed then please contact us and we will gladly list your group below. You can mention anything you wish that involves your group.  We are always keen to hear any opinions you may have on anything to do with dementia.

If you have funding issues you face with your dementia group, are they changing the way your dementia club or group is funded. Let us know your opinions and well post the best ones on this site.

Organisations that support people with dementia

Action on Elder Abuse
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults
Telephone – 0808 808 8141
Website http://www.elderabuse.org.uk/

Art4dementia Ltd
Arts 4 Dementia is a new charity helping to develop and co-ordinate high-quality inter generational arts opportunities for people living with dementia in the community, stimulating brain activity and bringing inspirational relief from anxiety and confusion, for them, their families and carers. We have more information and a short video here
To contact Arts4dementia email info@arts4dementia.org.uk
Telephone – 020 8780 5217
Website www.arts4dementia.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society
Is the leading UK care and research charity for people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, their families and carer workers.
To contact the society email enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk
Telephone -020 7423 3500
Website www.alzheimers.org.uk.

Age UK (formerly Age Concern and Help the Aged)
Age UK is the one of the UK’s leading charity for the elderly, they provide life-enhancing services and vital support to many people with dementia.
To contact AgeUK
Telephone - 0800 169 6565
Website  www.ageuk.org.uk.

Carer Watch
These are a brilliant campaign group for carers across the UK that is run by independent, unpaid carers
Check them out and help if you can.
http://www.carerwatch.com/

Carers UK
Carers UK provides advice and information to carers and professionals who support carers. They provide information and advice to carers about their rights, how to get support and how to complain effectively and challenge decisions.
To contact Carers email adviceline@carersuk.org
Telephone - 0808 808 7777 (Weds and Thurs 10am -12pm and 2pm – 4pm),
Website www.carersuk.org.

Dementia UK
Dementia UK is a national charity committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia. Their affiliate uniting Carers is a national network of carers, former carers, family and friends of people affected by dementia.
To contact Dementia UK email info@dementiauk.org
Telephone – 020 7874 7200,
Website www.dementiauk.org.

Lewy Body Society
The Lewy Body Society is a registered charity based in the UK. There purpose is to fund research into Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). They also provide a community focus for people who suffer from DLB along with their carers and families.
To contact the Lewy Body Society please
Telephone – 0131 473 2385
Website http://www.lewybody.org

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