Dementia Resources
There can often be a lack of information and, often family members can feel like they have been left
to stab around in the dark post diagnosis. There can also be an information overload and, particularly for those in distress,
it is hard to see the wood for the trees. We hope you find some of these key sources of support useful.
to stab around in the dark post diagnosis. There can also be an information overload and, particularly for those in distress,
it is hard to see the wood for the trees. We hope you find some of these key sources of support useful.
SUPPORT
Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline: Call 0800 888 6678
Alzheimer’s Society: lots of online support and information, including useful factsheets that you can order hard copies of.
CARE HOME INFO
Autumna: Directory of Care Homes, Home Care, Live-in Care, plus advice on finding care, paying for care and funding.
EVENTS & INFO
The Dementia Experience Calendar includes all our 2025 event info.
Top Tips: some great ideas from our members & their local recommendations.
CONTINUING HEALTHCARE FUNDING (CHC)
It could be that your loved one is eligible for their care to be paid for by the NHS.
Farley Dwek Solicitors: specialists in Continuing Healthcare Assessments.
Alzheimer's Society information & watch the interview all about CHC with Clara & Andrew from Farley Dwek Solicitors below.
We discuss how to go about applying for CHC during our Information Sharing Sessions.
