Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland's Dementia Support Service offers comprehensive support for people living with dementia and their carers across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Personalised One-to-One Support:
- Tailored information and advice to support individuals and carers throughout their dementia journey.
- Support available face-to-face in people’s homes, at Dementia Support Clinics, over the telephone, or online.
- Focuses on strengths and abilities to help people live well with dementia.
- Short-term emotional support and help accessing other health, social care, and community services.
Post Diagnostic Information Sessions:
- Weekly online and face-to-face sessions covering understanding dementia, strategies for managing symptoms, planning ahead, and information about local services.
Memory Cafes and Social Groups:
- Facilitates Memory Cafes, social groups, peer groups, and activities such as walking, gardening, and trips out to encourage social interaction and reduce isolation.
Informal Carer Learning:
- Empowers families and informal carers with knowledge and skills to support individuals living with dementia.
- Topics include understanding dementia, support strategies, managing money, available support, planning for the future, and self-care.
- Ad hoc sessions on first aid, mindfulness, and moving & handling.
Cost: Free – there is no charge for this service.
How to access: Call 0116 223 7363 or email dementia.support@ageukleics.org.uk for more information or to arrange support.
Service locations: Support is available in people’s homes, at clinics, online, and by phone, making it accessible to all across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Service statistics
Usually replies in
1 day
98%
of referrals accepted
Service access criteria:
• You are aged 18+ with a formal diagnosis of dementia. • You are a family member or carer of someone living with dementia. • You are a person living with dementia who is registered with a general medical practice within Leicester City or Leicestershire. • You are a family member or informal carer of a person with dementia. Please note that you do not have to be a resident in Leicester City or Leicestershire.
Categories:
Counselling
Mental health support
Mental health
Support for carers
Additional needs catered for:
N/A