Asking for help can be difficult but we can’t know what to do in every situation. Dementia is not like anything we have had to deal with before and therefore can lead to many questions.
Here we have put together a list of organisations who specialise in offering support, information and advice following a dementia diagnosis.
Alzheimer’s Society
Offering 1-2-1 support for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. They run local groups and signpost to local organisations.
01458 251541
Admiral Nurses
Offer specialist dementia support for people with dementia and/or their carers. Also assist in accessing grants and specialist holidays. Available to anyone who has served in the British Armed Forces or their partners.
0808 8208080
Somerset Carer’s Service
Provides support, advice and information to carer’s of people with mental health issues in Somerset.
Also offers Carer’s Assessments to identify an additional assistance you may be entitled to.
01749 836606 or 01749 836633
Carers UK
Practical and legal support for carers.
A national charity supporting carer’s rights. Also has a helpline and lots of support on their website.
0808 808 7777 (Mon & Tues only)
Health Connections Mendip
Connected to GP surgeries. They offer 1-2-1 support and run various groups throughout Mendip.
01373 468363
Age UK Somerset
Offers lots of services for older people. Including: toenail cutting service, information and advice, befriending and ageing well sessions.
01823 345610
Somerset Dementia Wellbeing Service
SDWS is a collaboration of services working together to diagnose and support people with dementia and their carers.
The website is a digital home for resources and services across the county to provide reliable and up to date information on dementia services in your area.
Other Resources
Dementia Books Collection – A range of dementia related books including books for children and fictional books available in most libraries.
BBC Music Memories – designed to help people with dementia connect with their most powerful memories.
Careline alarms -The alarm consists of two parts – a Base Unit and a Careline pendant worn around the wrist or neck.
The Careline pendant is water-resistant and can be used in the bath and shower. The system can also be used in the garden, with a range of up to 100 metres.
Aster Group 0333 400 8222/ Careline 365 0800 030 8777