Where can I get Dementia support in Greenwich?
Although face-to-face dementia support services have been suspended, some organisations still offer a range of telephone support and virtual activities.
MindCare
Greenwich MindCare provides information, support and advice to people to both dementia patients and their carers in the Greenwich area. MindCare’s dementia advisors work alongside the Memory Service at Greenwich Memorial Hospital to provide the following:
- Personalized advice and information
- Individual person-centred support planning
- Help to access other support, services and community resources
- Carer-specific workshops
- Follow up support and contact
Contact MindCare:
020 3198 2222
Greenwich Carers Centre
Greenwich Carers Centre offers practical and emotional support to anyone caring for family members, friends and/or neighbours living with dementia.
The staff provide both a telephone and zoom service. The Telephone Service can be accessed between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. The zoom activities are offered throughout a varied time range that can be accessed through the numbers provided below.
Contact Greenwich Carers Centre:
0300 555 1515 (Freephone)
07423 110 805
Reflections
Online and offline groups for people with dementia and their carers.
Reflections offers friendship groups for people living with dementia and a carers support group for their family, friends, and neighbors. The group will help you make life long connections with friends you have never met and help put you around people in similar situations.
If you would like to join, contact:
0798 174 1499
reflectionsgreenwich@gmail.com
Group dates – Reflections (reflectionsgreenwich.com)
Irish Community Services
Their Memory Services offer telephone support for people with dementia and their Carers. There is also a programme of activities delivered via Zoom.
To find out more contact Jo:
020 8854 4466
memory-services@irishcommunityservices.org.uk
Dementia Information Hub
Keep up to date with local Dementia information by visiting the Dementia Information Hub on the Greenwich Community Directory website.
Age Exchange
Age Exchange runs groups for people living with dementia (both young and old) and their carers. Established in 1983, Age Exchange brings people together and works tirelessly to reduce isolation and loneliness, promote intergenerational understanding and improve the quality of life for those with dementia, and supporting carers to maintain their health and wellbeing.
There is a £5 charge for the groups and they take place at either Age Exchange or via zoom every other week.
Contact Aga Daldorph
hello@age-exchange.org.uk or 020 83189105.
Please visit https://www.age-exchange.org.uk for more information.
Friends Together Cafe
The Friends Together cafe is a free drop in group for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone living with dementia.
The Friends Together cafe is a safe and supportive environment where you’ll have the opportunity to share experiences, or simply have a cup of tea and a chat with others in a similar situation.
Shrewsbury House Community Centre
Every other Tuesday 1pm to 3pm
01322 524 950
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Would you like to learn more about dementia?
You can attend a free 45 minute webinar with Dementia Friends. Find out more and book your slot below.
