Dementia Support Bucks

Dementia Support Bucks is a free service delivered by Age UK Buckinghamshire, Carers Bucks and Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent.

It is a partnership of local delivery organisations built on the principles of Care, Respect, Collaboration and Ambition for those living with dementia and their carers – helping individuals and families affected by dementia live better.

It provides post-diagnosis support to those individuals living with dementia, and their carers, and information sessions for those with memory concern (pre-diagnosis), and also runs local support groups and community outreach.

The service runs a weekday service 9am-5pm and our telephone helpline can be reached on 01280 505028.

Resources, more information and an online referral form can be found at www.dementiasupportbucks.org.uk

For those individuals and their carers before they have had a formal diagnosis of dementia but who have a memory concern.

• Information and signposting, including helpful leaflets and the website www.dementiasupportbucks.org.uk
• Guidance on key steps and the process towards diagnosis – e.g., how to access the Memory Assessment Service in Buckinghamshire
• Pre-diagnosis Memory Information Sessions run across the county – see our website for dates

Diagnosis is usually through a formal assessment by The Memory Assessment Service, but can also be made by some GPs and Community Mental Health Teams. Where a formal diagnosis has been received Dementia Support Bucks offers guidance on next steps and where to seek additional support.

We offer information and signposting, including helpful leaflets and the website www.dementiasupportbucks.org.uk

Our service line is open 9am-5pm weekdays on 01280 505028, where you can talk to a trained support worker about your circumstances and needs.

We offer post-diagnosis Memory Information Sessions which run across Buckinghamshire – see our website for dates.

We provide access to a team of Dementia Support Workers who can assess your needs and help develop a Support Plan to manage your dementia journey.

Dementia Support Workers can help with:

• help to understand and live with memory loss, including coping techniques
• emotional support when things get tough
• connecting you to local support groups
• support with everyday living, such as accessing benefits
• putting you in touch with legal and financial support
• planning for the future

Memory Information Sessions are delivered by Dementia Support Workers, virtually and in the community. They are up to 2-hours long covering topics such as:

• strategies for living well with memory difficulties
• exercising your memory
• developing ways to stay well
• contacting others who can help

Dementia Support Bucks will provide support to the wider dementia community in Bucks, for example Dementia Cafes, local community groups and volunteers. If you are a dementia support group wanting to work with us more closely or needing support, please contact our service on 01280 505028.

The Dementia Support Bucks website is where you can find out more information about the service, and look for local activities and support groups in your area. You’ll also find news and information and more resources for support.

If you are a local support group that would like to feature on the website, please contact [email protected]

Call weekday 9am-5pm on 01280 505028

Visit www.dementiasupportbucks.org.uk

Referral forms are available on the website: Make a referral – Dementia Support Buckinghamshire