Dementia Carers

We offer emotional support and specialist advice, as well as a weekly Dementia Carer Peer Support Group.

For general information and advice, ask our I&A team, who can also assist with booking benefit check appointments and form filling.

Below you will find upcoming dates for our specialist weekly support group, a list of useful local and national contacts and our Dementia Carer blog posts.

Dementia page/ support group

Dementia Carer Groups

Useful contacts

For our full list of useful contacts for Carers, click here.

The list below includes contacts we feel you may find useful. If you come across a contact not on our list, which would be useful for other Carers, please contact us.

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Admiral Nurses

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Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who give expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families living with dementia to help them cope. They are registered nurses, and have significant experience of working with people with dementia before becoming an Admiral Nurse. You can contact us for a referral or visit their website for more information.

Age UK Factsheets

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Age UK have published a number of really useful factsheets covering all sorts of topics. This link takes you to the full list which have subheadings, e.g. head to the 'Social Care' section, for factsheets about paying for care.

Alzheimer's Society

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Research charity supporting anyone affected by any form of dementia, providing information, practical and emotional support to help people live well with dementia. Trained advisors available by phone and online community for peer support.

Cheam Priory Day Centre

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Cheam Priory is a specialist Day Centre for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Council Tax Dementia Disregard

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Information on the LBS disregard scheme for people who are mentally impaired, for example with dementia and in receipt of a disability benefit. If you need further assistance ask us for a benefit check.

Friends of the Elderly (Cloverdale Court, Wallington) Day Centre

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A local Day Centre in Wallington where staff are trained in supporting older people with a range of age related conditions, including short-term memory loss and dementia. Visit the website to find out more and arrange a visit. Transport may be available.

Oaks Way Day Centre

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An Adult Day Care Centre situated in South Carshalton and providing care for the elderly within the LB Sutton and its environs. Their main aim is to address loneliness and isolation and provide respite care for families and Carers. They can now support clients with dementia. Transport may be available.