Health Charities That specialise in Dementia

The charity provides a range of services to support older people including:Wellbeing activities, Physical activity opportunities, Social day centres, Information advice & guidance, community navigation, befriending, footcare, hot meals delivery, dementia support for carers, independent living service, clubs for people with dementia, dementia day care.

The main objectives of the charity are:- To promote the independence, health and well-being of people who have dementia through direct care and therapeutic support.- To support the families of people who have dementia with advice, information, guidance and opportunity for respite.- To promote the training and education of those who work in the direct care of people who have dementia.

To provide information, support and advice to people affected by dementia in Barnsley. Services include carer support, befriending, circle dancing, support groups, holidays, day trips, social events, newsletters etc

Together Dementia Support provides support and therapeutic activities for people living with dementia, their carers and supporters in Manchester.We provide high quality activity and support groups to help people with dementia to maintain skills and hobbies, and to enable both them and their carers to make friends and maintain wellbeing.

A weekend and bank holiday day centre providing social day care for people living with dementia, and their carers, who reside within the boundaries of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.We offer a wide range of activities to suit all tastes for people who live with dementia including crafts, quizzes, bingo, games and gardening, as well as providing external entertainers such as singers.

We work with all ages: provide facilities for sports & wellbeing, opportunities for arts & crafts sessions,activities for children, young people & community support. Core projects: community lunch club, free exercise & pottery for over 60s, dementia cafe, crisis food parcels, free activities for under 5s, community events, art programmes for all ages, after school activities including woodwork

Age Connects Torfaen,provides various activities such as Home Services,Befriending ,Day Activities ,Friendship Hubs,on site Bistro , Young Onset Dementia Groupssituated at Widdershins Centre Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP45AB

Our services help to keep Chinese Elders in independent living as long as possible. We provide Domiciliary Care and Respite Services , Personal Wellbeing Services, a pre and post diagnostic dementia support service. Our Evergreen Club provides health talks including Covid related and various activities which reduce social isolation, loneliness and help to improve physical and mental wellbeing.

AVSED is a local charity working to prevent social isolation & loneliness for Aireborough (LS19 & 20) seniors by supporting happy, healthy & independent living. We provide activities (physical exercise, social & friendship, health groups inc dementia, inclusion & lunch club and trips) alongside services (transport, needs assessment, handyman, befriending, digital & home support).

The Charity, Daybreak Oxford, provides Day Clubs where adult members who are living with a dementia can enjoy a safe, caring and stimulating environment with activities suited to their needs. The service is also a respite for carers of our members. They can leave their loved ones with us, knowing they are looked after by trained and experienced staff who help them live well with their dementia.

Tibbs Dementia Foundation provides services which promote the improved health of people affected by dementia and which provide relief, including care and support, to people with dementia and those who care for them.

Ruddi's Retreat is a growing charity that helps families affected by Cancer or life limiting illnesses. We send families on holiday to one of our beautiful caravans situated at the 5 Star caravan park at Primrose Valley.In 2016 Gwennie's Getaways was launched under the Ruddi's Retreat umbrella. Families affected by Dementia can also enjoy a respite break.All applications are welcome.

WE AIM TO PROMOTE, ENHANCE & IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE & WELL BEING OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY, AN AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER, A PHYSICAL DISABILITY, A SENSORY IMPAIRMENT, OLDER PEOPLE INCL PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, CHILDREN & FAMILIES, AND CARERSWE WILL EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO INFLUENCE THE DESIGN, DELIVERY & MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL SERVICES.

The trustees are keen to support smaller innovative projects focusing on improving quality of life for people with dementia and their carers which might not attract funding from major research councils or larger charities.

Activities include: Food for all programme, nutritious take away, Credit Union, Advocacy Support, Job Search, Foodbank, Youthgroup, Pop up Ping Pong Parlour, Community Gardens, intergenerational learning, Dementia Cafe, Activities and free snacks for children and young people during school holidays, community gardening, partnership work with schools and other local groups.

The aims of the group are to further the interests, welfare and amenities of South East Sheffield. Partnership working and co-production to provide activities and services that benefit the community. Providing Health and Wellbeing activities and advice, adult community learning and community dementia support.

Dementia Carers Count is the working name for The Royal Surgical Aid Society. We provide space for family carers of people with dementia to inspire them to learn, connect and receive practical support to feel empowered in their caring role. We invest in research to understand family carers? experiences, needs and desired outcomes, and campaign to improve the support they receive.

Age Cymru Powys will work to improve quality of life primarily for older people. People in need will be those who are isolated geographically, socially or economically disadvantaged, unpaid carers or who have health needs or issues impacting upon their lives e.g. dementia, disabilities. The provision of direct care & support services to older people within the area of benefit Powys.

Friendship at Home (FAH) CIO started in September 2006, The aim of our organisation is to help combat isolation and loneliness across NEL and to improve older people?s quality of life. We offer a range of support including: information and advice, one to one and telephone befriending; social and exercise clubs, dementia support and support after hospital discharge.

We support adults with learning disabilities, mental health challenges and older people with dementia through inclusive and person-centred practices. We provide meaningful activities and respectful support so that individuals feel able to enjoy life and embrace community presence.

Charitable community and outreach activities including dementia clubs, respite club, social pop-in clubs, coffee mornings, special interest groups, carers support groups, befriending, transport, day trips/coach holidays, theatre/events.The services are often provided in collaboration with other third-sector organisations. Potential to take on other community centres/activities in other areas.

Dementia Active is a charity with an established track record in providing social activity groups for people who have a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is an illness which can isolate people from former friends. The value of spending time with others who can share this sense of isolation cannot be overestimated.

We provide day centre care for the those living with all forms of dementia; from early onset through to advanced stages. Activities and the environment are designed to provide stimulation to our clients to help them maintain their independence and delay progression of symptoms.In addition we provide support for families & carers, and help signpost for further support & available services.

Our main service uses music to benefit people with dementia and their carers. People can access Music Therapy @ Home, Together in Song singing groups in care homes (led by trained volunteers), Music Therapy in care homes and Sing 2 Remember groups in the community and Mindset. We also provide programmes for people with chronic lung disease and other health conditions through Social Prescribing.

The Foundation will primarily make grants to existing charities. Priorities will be the arts, ASD, ADHD, Cancer, Children/Youth, Dementia, the environment, FASD, food poverty, homelessness, LGBTQIA, refugees, women's physical and mental health. Priority will be given to East London and East Kent. Applications for multi-year and longer term projects particularly encouraged.