Alzheimer’s Society
The Alzheimer’s Society offers counselling, support, and education for people with dementia and their families. In H&F they run a peer support group for carers of people with dementia. This meets regularly and gives you the opportunity to meet others who understand some of what you are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Local Contact Details:
Day Care Centre,
St Vincents House,
49 Queen Caroline Street,
Hammersmith
W6 9QH
Email: hammersmith-fulham@alzheimers.org.uk
Telephone: 0208 563 0001
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
National Contact Details:
Telephone helpline: 0300 222 1122
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Admiral Nurses – Support for families
Dementia UK is a voluntary sector organization that runs an ‘Admiral Nurse’ service. These nurses provide the specialist dementia support that families need, and work alongside the entire family, giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions in difficult or challenging times. They also run educational sessions for professionals.
Local Contact Details:
St Vincent’s Day Hospital
49 Queen Caroline Street
Hammersmith
W6 9QH
Telephone: 020 8483 2525
H&F Admiral nurses: www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk
National Contact Details:
Telephone helpline: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s research is a charity that focuses on dementia research. They support work that aims to improve the lives of people living with dementia and campaign for policy that is more responsive to the needs of families affected by dementia.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 0300 111 5555
Website: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
Memory Clinic – Cognitive Impairment & Dementia Service
The Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (CID) service provides assessment and treatment for people who live in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and who experience problems with their mental abilities, such as thinking, knowing and remembering. Following assessment, they offer short and long-term treatment and support for people who experience memory problems or cognitive impairment which require specialist help. Residents will need to be referred to this service by their GP or other healthcare worker.
Contact Details:
St Vincent’s Day Hospital
49 Queen Caroline Street
Hammersmith
W6 9QH
Telephone: 0208 483 2525
Website: www.wlmht.nhs.uk
Mental Capacity & and the law
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a law that protects and supports people who may have difficulty in making some of their own decisions. It ensures that they are given all necessary support to make every decision they are able to make, and to contribute towards any decisions made about their lives that they are unable to make themselves.
This webpage provides basic information about the main aspects of the Mental Capacity Act. The ‘Other Information and Advice’ section contains links to more detailed sources of information, including information in a variety of languages and in easy-read format.
Contact Details:
Website: www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk
Living Wills & Power of Attorney
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 protects the rights of all people to be able to make important decisions for themselves as much as possible, even if they have mental health problems. However for some people there comes a time when they can no longer make decisions about their money, care or other personal matters. In such a situation it will become necessary for someone else to manage their affairs for them. It can help to give peace of mind if these responsibilities can be taken over by someone whom they know and trust.
This website provides information and advice on how to plan ahead for a time when you may not be able to manage your own affairs, and on what to do if you need to be responsible for another person’s affairs – including decisions about their care and finances.
Contact Details:
Website: www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk
Support for carers – The Carer’s Network
Looking after someone can be tiring and stressful. The Carers Network was set up specifically to provide support for adult carers, and is the first place to seek advice and help if you are in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster. They have support groups for people caring for those with learning disability, mental illness, dementia or at the end of life, plus drop-in sessions. In addition they can help with carer assessments and have a good knowledge of carers rights, including financial help.
Contact Details:
Beethoven Centre,
Third Avenue,
W10 4JL
Telephone: 0208 960 3033
Email: carers@carers-network.org.uk
Referrals: www.carers-network.org.uk
H&F Support Groups: www.carers-network.org.uk
Website: www.carers-network.org.uk
People First – Directory of Dementia Services
This website is a directory of services set up by local councils and contains information about local services. This is the first place to look as it is regularly updated and provides a comprehensive overview of local services.
Their page on dementia covers the law in regards to mental capacity; how residents and families can plan for the future; what support is available locally both from the council and voluntary sector and how to access this help; top tips on the home environment and staying safe; information about day centres and helplines, plus links to articles, information films and other dementia resources.
Contact Details:
Website: www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk
Support for people with dementia: www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk
Dementia Connect
Is Alzheimer’s Society’s new and improved dementia services directory for anyone affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With over 4,000 listings of local information, support and services, it’s the most comprehensive and easy-to-use online directory of its kind.
Enter your postcode or place name to find voluntary, statutory and private services nearest and most relevant to you. Each listing includes a map and clear, essential information about that service.
Contact Details:
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
The Alzheimer’s Society
Offers counselling, support and education for people with dementia and their families. In H&F they run a peer support group for carers of people with dementia. This meets regularly and gives you the opportunity to meet others who understand some of what you are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Local Contact Details:
Day Care Centre, St Vincents House, 49 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, W6 9QH
Email: hammersmith-fulham@alzheimers.org.uk
Telephone: 0208 563 0001
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
National Contact Details:
Telephone helpline: 0300 222 1122
Website: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Alzheimer’s Research
Is a charity that focuses on dementia research. They support work that aims to improve the lives of people living with dementia and campaign for policy that is more responsive to the needs of families affected by dementia.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 0300 111 5555
Website: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
Dementia Concern
Dementia Concern provides advice, information and support for people with dementia and their carers in Ealing. Their services include respite care, day centre services and carers groups.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 020 8568 4448
Email: enquiries@ementiaconcern.co.uk
Website: www.dementiaconcern.co.uk
Dementia Action Alliance
Dementia Action Alliance brings together leading organisations across England committed to transforming health and social care outcomes for people affected by dementia. They are an alliance of over 150 national organisations across England who connect, share best practice and take action on dementia. Their work is informed by people living with dementia, and those that care for them, and besides connecting organizations, they provide advice on creating dementia friendly services.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 07860 783 309
Email: Esther.Watts@alzheimers.org.uk / dementiafriendlycomm@alzheimers.org.uk
London groups: www.dementiaaction.org.uk/london
Website: www.dementiaaction.org.uk
