We support the Carers of people with dementia, whether they have received a diagnosis or are waiting for one.
Through our training programmes, specialist peer support groups and specialist Key Worker we help Carers through their journey. We also work closely with local services and organisations to ensure that Carers receive the right information at the right time.
Understanding Dementia – A programme for Carers
Understanding Dementia is a popular and highly rated four part programme designed especially for Carers. These free workshops develop your understanding of dementia to benefit you and the person you care for.
Check the What’s On or call us to find our when the next programme will be.
North Lincolnshire
Carer Peer Support Groups
We run monthly peer support groups for people with dementia, and there’s no need to have received a diagnosis to come along.
You can choose to attend the face to face meeting or the virtual one. Or both! There is always a member of staff present and will regularly invite speakers too.
Check What’s On or call us on 01652 650585 to find out when the groups next meet.
North East Lincolnshire
Virtual Carer Peer Support Group
We run a monthly virtual peer support group for people with dementia, and there’s no need to have received a diagnosis to attend
There is always a member of staff present and will regularly invite speakers too.
Check What’s On or call us on 01472 242277 for more information.
Your local Dementia Advisory Service
The Carers’ Support Service is the home of Dementia Direct, the new Dementia Advisory Service for North Lincolnshire. The service launches on the 3rd January 2023.
We are currently putting together our service offer and building our website. From January we will provide:
- 1:1 support either via telephone or face to face, dependent on need
- Peer support groups and facilitate Memory Café’s in North Lincolnshire.
- Training and education for Carers.
- Post Diagnostic support for people diagnosed with dementia.
- Access to information and signposting.
If you would like to get in touch before the service launches, we will contact you in the new year. Complete the contact form.
The Dementia Direct website can be accessed by clicking Dementia Direct at the top left of this page.
Your local Dementia Advisory Service
The Alzheimer’s Society can support you and the person you are caring for in North East Lincolnshire. They offer advice and support and now virtual Carer Information & Support Programmes (CrISP), Singing For The Brain and Memory Cafes.
For more information about the Alzheimer’s Society and what support they can provide, call 01472 359247.
Navigo & Admiral Nurses
Admiral Nurses work in partnership with family carers and people with dementia, we provide emotional and psychological support and guidance about accessing services.
Call the Single Point of Access on 01472 256256.
Further Support
TIDE (Together in Dementia Everyday)
Peggy’s – Peggy’s provides home care and day care for individuals and couples living with older age, frailty and/or dementia. They also have a memory café every Thursday at Peggys Place. 10am to 12pm. for more details call 01724 808108. You can keep up-to-date via their Facebook page.
See our useful websites section for more sources of support and information.
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