This message is for anyone concerned about any form of dementia including Alzheimer's, and for those caring for a dementia sufferer.
The Alzheimer's Society
The society's Helpline provides free advice, information and support for people who have concerns about Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The helpline is staffed by trained advisers and calls are confidential. Call 0845 300 0336 (local rate, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm). If the line is busy when you phone, please leave a message and an advisor will call you back. Find out about the Society at their website www.alzheimers.org.uk/dispatches
Alzheimer Scotland
Callers in Scotland should contact Alzheimer Scotland who provide information, services and practical support at over 60 sites across the country. Call their dementia helpline 0808 808 3000 (free, open 24 hours a day), or go to www.alzscot.org
For Dementia
For Dementia provide information and support for family carers, people with dementia and professionals on the Admiral Nursing Direct helpline staffed exclusively by experienced Admiral Nurses. Call 0845 257 9406 (local rate, Tuesdays 10am-4pm & 6-9pm, Thursdays 6-9pm). Messages may be left at other times and an Admiral Nurse will call back. This service is also available by email from direct@fordementia.org.uk or go to www.fordementia.org.uk for more information.
CarersLine
There's support and advice on all aspects of caring for someone on the CarersLine 0808 808 7777. Ring this number at any time to leave your details and have an information pack sent to you, but if you'd like to speak to an adviser call (free, Wednesday - Thursday 10am- 12 noon & 2-4pm). You can also check out their website at www.carersuk.org or email info@carersuk.org
Crossroads Caring for Carers
Crossroads Caring for Carers aims to provide a reliable, tailored service for each carer and the person they care for. They have schemes in most parts of England and Wales which provide a range of services. A Crossroads service is about giving time and improving the lives of carers by giving them a break from their caring responsibilities. Call the helpline to find out more on 0845 450 0350 ( local rate, Mondays - Fridays 9am- 5pm). Or check out the website www.crossroads.org.uk
Age Concern
The Age Concern Information Line is a free service for older people, their families and those who care for them. For information on income and benefits, community care, health, housing, and community issues, call 0800 00 99 66 (free, every day of the year from 8am - 7pm). You can also get information and factsheets from the website at www.ageconcern.org.uk
The Commission for Social Care
The Commission for Social Care Inspection regulates and inspects all adult social care services in England. To find out about care homes and other care services, go to www.csci.org.uk or call the helpline 0845 015 0120 (local rate Monday - Friday 8.30am-5.30pm).
If you're in Scotland call the Care Commission on 0845 603 0890 or go to www.carecommission.com
If you're in Wales call the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales on 01443 848450 or go to www.cssiw.org.uk
If you're in Northern Ireland call the Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety on 028 90520500 or go to www.dhsspsni.gov.uk
Memory Clinic
Find out more about memory loss and it's causes at the website www.memoryclinic.com
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care supports all bereaved people. They offer advice, support, help and information, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died. To find out about all the Cruse services, call their helpline on 0844 477 9400 (Mondays - Fridays 9.30am - 5pm). The number of your local branch will be in the phone book or you can visit their website at www.cruse.org.uk or email to helpline@cruse.org.uk
University of Stirling have The Dementia Services Development Centre with offices Belfast and London alongside Stirling. Visit their website at http://dementia.stir.ac.uk/node
They run several projects: http://dementia.stir.ac.uk/projects
