Dementia Connect: (Alzheimer’s Society)

Dementia Connect is a dedicated service to support anyone living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia, providing personalised advice and practical and emotional support, helping people at all stages of dementia.

Dementia Connect is available online and advisors are available over the phone for a chat and to answer any questions or talk through any difficulties regarding dementia.

Dementia Connect: 0333 150 3456

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementiaconnect

They can also provide information and advice about local support groups.

The Alzheimer’s Society also run an online dementia support forum: https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk

Admiral Nurses: (Dementia UK)

Admiral Nurses are specialist nurses in dementia care and provide free advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one.

Local service: Coventry, Rugby and North Warwickshire: 0300 303 3131

National Admiral Nurse Helpline (Mon – Sunday) 0800 888 6678

Or families can book a virtual clinic appointment at a time to suit - www.dementiauk.org

Living Well with Dementia:

A local council web page with loads of information about dementia, including support, local groups and services and advice on living well with dementia: 

www.warwickshire.gov.uk/dementia

Caring Together Warwickshire:

Provides emotional and practical support for carers.

Support is also available for urgent planned cover should there be a need to leave the person cared for. This service is available for all carers, including those caring for a person with dementia.

Website: www.caringtogetherwarwickshire.org.uk

Call: 0800 197 5544                                                                  Email: hello@caringtogetherwarwickshire.org.uk    

Rugby Dementia Support:

The charity provides social, emotional and practical support to people with dementia, their carers and former carers living in the Borough of Rugby and its surrounding area. The charity provides information and runs workshops in dementia awareness to the wider public.    

Regular events include: Social Get Together and Games, First Friday Together, Information & Advice, Music Singalong, Bereaved Support Group

Website: www.rugbydementiasupport.org