Dementia
It is estimated that more than 800,000 people are affected by dementia in the uk.
If you are worried about your health or memory it is a good idea to discuss it with your GP who can listen to your concerns, run tests, give you advice and refer you to a specialist if necessary.
Dementia Friends
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perception of dementia. For more information or to become a “Dementia Friend” go to http://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/
If you are interested in joining Dementia Friendly swimming sessions in the nottingham go to http://www.swimming.org/dementiafriendly/
For more information on Dementia Choices or to sign up for a weekly newsletter go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia-guide/pages/dementia-choices.aspx
Are you a carer?
If you are a carer and need support or information go to http://www.carersuk.org/
The following useful information is available on the nhs website:
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/helplines-and-forums/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/carer-breaks-and-respite-care/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/benefits-for-carers/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-services-equipment-and-care-homes/care-homes/
If you are a carer please let us know.
Other links:
We have leaflets for the above in the waiting room.