Advocacy for people with dementia
Free, independent and confidential IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocacy) and Mental Health Advocacy to people with dementia in hospital and in the community.
Phone
020 8969 3000
Email
info@advocacyproject.org.uk
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www.advocacyproject.org.ukDementia 1:1 Support – Age UK
Support to people with dementia to manage their condition through activities that help retain memory function, promote health and wellbeing, and assist with advice and guidance on managing their condition. This is normally a long term intervention requiring weekly support.
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Age UK Kensington & ChelseaArts in the Community
Six-week arts projects for people with dementia and their carers delivered in a community setting, such as Music for Thought with student musicians from Royal Academy of Music, and Opera for Thought with Opera Holland Park. All include workshops with professionals and group visits to concerts or performances.
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RESONATE ARTSCreative Befrienders
One to one arts interventions for people with dementia in people’s own homes (e.g. art, music, theatre, poetry); may include visits to gallery or concerts. Those referred must have an interest in the arts.
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RESONATE ARTSEnd of Life Dementia Project
Providing advice, support and training to friends, families and professionals caring for people in the later stages of dementia.
Phone
020 7787 1065
Email
waccg.trinityhospicereferrals@nhs.net
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Royal Trinity Hospice | LondonGentle Exercise for people with Memory Loss – Age UK
Weekly sessions enabling regular exercise, and providing help with transport or getting to the venue. Preventing isolation as well as maintaining physical and mental health.
Phone
020 3181 0002
Email
dementia@aukc.org.uk
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Age UK Kensington & Chelsea | Dementia & memory lossMemory café – for people with memory loss
Monthly gatherings for people with memory difficulties and their friends and family. All are welcome to socialise and relax over tea and refreshments.
Phone
020 3181 0002
Email
dementia@aukc.org.uk
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Age UK Kensington & Chelsea | Dementia & memory lossSinging for the Brain
This is a group for both people with dementia and carers to attend which is centred around a one hour singing activity. Either side of the singing, we facilitate peer support, with half an hour of tea and coffee and an opportunity to chat with one another. There is a trained member of staff available to answer any questions related to living well with dementia.
Phone
020 8563 0001
Website
Singing for the Brain | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)