Dementia Carers

We offer emotional support and specialist advice, as well as a weekly Dementia Carer Peer Support Group.

For general information and advice, ask our I&A team, who can also assist with booking benefit check appointments and form filling.

Below you will find upcoming dates for our specialist weekly support group, a list of useful local and national contacts and our Dementia Carer blog posts.

Dementia page/ support group

Dementia Carer Groups

Useful contacts

For our full list of useful contacts for Carers, click here.

The list below includes contacts we feel you may find useful. If you come across a contact not on our list, which would be useful for other Carers, please contact us.

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Admiral Nurses

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Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who give expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families living with dementia to help them cope. They are registered nurses, and have significant experience of working with people with dementia before becoming an Admiral Nurse. You can contact us for a referral or visit their website for more information.

Alzheimer's Society

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Research charity supporting anyone affected by any form of dementia, providing information, practical and emotional support to help people live well with dementia. Trained advisors available by phone and online community for peer support.

Contact

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Contact offer information and advice, early years support, benefit advice including tips on completing forms and educational and learning opportunities.

LBS Council Tax Disregard

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Information on the LBS disregard scheme for people who are mentally impaired, for example with dementia and in receipt of a disability benefit. If you need further assistance ask us for a benefit check.