This article will be gradually updated as I learn more.
There is little signposting of the support and services available for as diagnosis of Dementia so I have tried to bring what I can into one place.
Alzheimer’s Society – National – Helpline, online forum, face to face support: Website
Lewy Body Society – National – Helpline, online information: Website
Rare Dementia Support – London – Links to online support: Website
Young Dementia UK – National – Member Network: Website
DEEP UK – National – 100+ local groups: Website
Dementia Diaries – National – Online diaries of people with Dementia: Website
Join Dementia Research UK – National – Important we all take part locally: Website
Age UK – National – Information on care and support: Website
Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and dementia Support – Local: Website
Carers UK – National – Online Forum, Help and Advice for Carers: Website
Carers Trust – National – Support and Advice: Website
Tide – National – Building a UK wide social movement of Carers: Website
We Care Campaign – Campaign for unpaid carers: Petition Twitter @WeAreCarers
Social Media – National – Source of support and information: Twitter Facebook etc
Blogs – National – Many blogs about peoples lives with Dementia ie: Wendy Mitchell
Innovations in Dementia – National – Support people living with Dementia: Website
Dementia UK – National Charity that provides support and Admiral Nurses: Website
This is not a complete list, there are many other wonderful organisations out there, if you wish to be included let me know.
