Dementia Support in the UK

NHS Services:

GPs & Memory Clinics: First point of contact for assessment and diagnosis.
 
Community Mental Health Teams: Ongoing care and medication review.
 
Admiral Nurses: Specialist dementia nurses (via Dementia UK) offering tailored support.
 
Social Care and Local Authority:
 
Care Needs Assessment: Arrange through your local council to assess support at home or residential care.
Carer’s Assessment: Available for unpaid carers to access respite and practical support.
Direct Payments: For personalising care services.
 
Charities & Helplines:
 
Alzheimer’s Society:
 
Support line: 0333 150 3456
Dementia advisers and local groups
Online community: Talking Point
 
Dementia UK:
 
Admiral Nurse helpline: 0800 888 6678
 
Age UK:
 
Practical help and advocacy
Helpline: 0800 678 1602
Website: ageuk.org.uk
 
Financial Support:
 
Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) depending on age and needs
Carer’s Allowance if caring for someone for 35+ hours/week
Council Tax Discounts: For people with a severe mental impairment
 
Support for Carers:
 
Carers UK: Advice, legal guidance, benefits
Website: carersuk.org
Respite Services: Short breaks or day care to relieve caregiver stress
Local Dementia Cafés & Peer Support: Run by Alzheimer’s Society and others
 
Dr Geranmayeh