Alzheimer’s Society
The Alzheimer’s Society offers counselling, support, and education for people with dementia and their families. In H&F they run a peer support group for carers of people with dementia. This meets regularly and gives you the opportunity to meet others who understand some of what you are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Phone
0300 222 1122
Website
www.alzheimers.org.ukAdmiral Nurses – Support for families
Dementia UK is a voluntary sector organization that runs an ‘Admiral Nurse’ service. These nurses provide the specialist dementia support that families need, and work alongside the entire family, giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions in difficult or challenging times. They also run educational sessions for professionals.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
www.dementiauk.orgAlzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s research is a charity that focuses on dementia research. They support work that aims to improve the lives of people living with dementia and campaign for policy that is more responsive to the needs of families affected by dementia.
Phone
0300 111 5555
Website
www.alzheimersresearchuk.orgMental Capacity & and the law
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a law that protects and supports people who may have difficulty in making some of their own decisions. It ensures that they are given all necessary support to make every decision they are able to make, and to contribute towards any decisions made about their lives that they are unable to make themselves.
This webpage provides basic information about the main aspects of the Mental Capacity Act. The ‘Other Information and Advice’ section contains links to more detailed sources of information, including information in a variety of languages and in easy-read format.
Website
www.peoplefirstinfo.org.ukSupport for carers – The Carer’s Network
Looking after someone can be tiring and stressful. The Carers Network was set up specifically to provide support for adult carers, and is the first place to seek advice and help if you are in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster. They have support groups for people caring for those with learning disability, mental illness, dementia or at the end of life, plus drop-in sessions. In addition they can help with carer assessments and have a good knowledge of carers rights, including financial help.
Beethoven Centre
Third Avenue
W10 4JL
Phone
0208 960 3033
Email
carers@carers-network.org.uk
Website
www.carers-network.org.ukDementia Concern
Dementia Concern provides advice, information and support for people with dementia and their carers in Ealing. Their services include respite care, day centre services and carers groups.
Phone
020 8568 4448
Email
enquiries@ementiaconcern.co.uk
Website
www.dementiaconcern.co.uk