Support
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Understanding and respecting the person with dementia (leaflet)
| Grosvenor Carer's Luncheon & Support Group |
Held at the Grosvenor Hotel,
Grosvenor Road, Westcliff-on-Sea Meetings will take place on the 4th Monday of each month from 10.30am - 3.30pm. Luncheon will be served 12.30pm Please ring the Carers Forum on 01702 393933 to book your lunch. |
| Southend Citizens Advice Bureau | We aim to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them or through an inability to express their needs effectively and, equally, to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally. Write to: 1 Church Road. Southend-on-Sea SS1 2AL. 01702 610610 |
| Alzheimers Society | If you have concerns about Alzheimer's disease or about any other form of dementia, the Alzheimer's Society national helpline can provide information, support, guidance and referrals to other appropriate organisations. Callers speak to trained helpline advisers. Calls to the helpline are confidential and callers do not have to give their name. The helpline is usually open from 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. The number to dial is 0845 300 0336 |
| The local branch (Southend and district) meets once a month
in Westcliff. To contact them, write/email/phone at
Godden Lodge, 57 Harts Road, Thundersley, Essex SS7 3GL
Telephone 01268 793057 Email alzheimers.s-end@tiscali.co.uk |
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| Admiral Nursing DIRECT | Admiral Nursing DIRECT is a direct access telephone information and support service for family carers, people with dementia and professionals. It is staffed by experienced Admiral Nurses. From the beginning of February 2007, the service will be available during the daytime on Tuesdays and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6.00pm until 9.00pm.Callers at other times are encouraged to leave a message and an Admiral Nurse will make contact. 0845 257 9406 direct@fordementia.org.uk |
| Southend Carers Forum | If you are a Southend based Carer, please
register with them. Carer's Helpline: 01702 393933 Their helpline is open from 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday (Answerphone for out of office hours) info@southendcarers.co.uk Carer's Drop-in Centre Located on the 2nd floor, SAVS Centre, 29/31 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea. Open to Monday to Friday, between 10.00am - 2.00pm, Carers are welcome to drop in for information, support, a cup of tea, a chat or just to take the weight of their feet. |
| The War Pensioners’ Welfare Service (WPWS) | exists to enhance the quality of life for veterans and beneficiaries of SPVA pensions and compensation schemes, and all their dependants. It does this by offering a visiting service, providing ongoing support, promoting independence and helping them to access all appropriate services to meet their welfare needs. Free Veterans Helpline 0800 169 22 77 |
| Peaceful Place | are Southend's Charity for Younger People with Dementia The Peaceful Place Day Centre is a voluntary organisation, which was set up to cater for the recreational needs of physically active members of the community with dementia. They also offer 1:1 and group support for carers. The first centre was opened in Shoeburyness in January 1996, since then due to demand we are now open four days Tuesday to Friday at St Lukes, Dalys Road, Rochford, Essex Telephone 07774978241 |
| Age Concern Southend | Aims to provide services which respond to the needs of older
people in the borough. From our office and assisted by our team of volunteers,
we offer comfort, friendship and practical help to residents who feel isolated
or who need regular or occasional support in maintaining the life which they
wish to lead. Advice, information and support are also given to the families,
friends and carers of older people. Age Concern Southend, Lower Ground
Floor, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 6ER Tel: 01702 215780/81 Fax: 01702 215496 email: enquiry@acsos.co.uk |
| Samaritans | 08457 909090 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year |
| South Essex Advocacy for Older People | 181 London
Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1PW
01702
340 566 The service has a Dementia Advocate, Sarah Swain, contactable on the above number. |
| Alzheimer's Society's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Carers | Roger - 01843 220932 Bruce - 01865 847471 gaycarers@alzheimers.org.uk |
| Action on Elder Abuse | |
