Work ongoing

There are very many sources of help and advice. The numbers below are for national helplines.

The Alzheimer's Society

The Alzheimer's Society run many national and local services for those affected by dementia.

Dementia Support Line:

0333 150 3456

Opening hours:

Mon - Wed 9:00am - 8:00pm

Thurs & Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm

Sat & Sun 10:00am - 4:00pm

There is also a Dementia Support Forum which gives online peer support

Our South Shropshire dementia link worker is Lisa Wright. Find out more about Lisa and how to contact her.

Age UK

Age UK offer support through a free advice line on

0800 678 1602

Their dementia advisors can support friends and family of those with dementia with information and advice about navigating local services and applying for benefits

Admiral Nurses

Admiral Nurses offer help and support for the families and carers of those living with dementia. Their support line is staffed by specialist dementia care nurses.

Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline website

0800 888 6678

Mon - Fri 9:00am - 9:00pm

Sat & Sun (and BH) 09:00 - 5:00pm

helpline@dementiauk.org

Other helplines

Samaritans: 116 123

MIND: 0300 123 3393