DementiaRoadmap
Promoting living well with dementia across Scotland
Day services
Day services increasingly provide specialist support for people with dementia by offering a stimulating and supportive environment with facilities which are able to support varying levels of need. An adult care assessment is usually needed to attend specialist day services, and a charge may apply.
To find out if you are eligible for a placement contact is via Single Point of Access by phoning the number below during opening times:
Dumbarton: 01389 776499Clydebank: 01389 811760
Monday – Thursday 8.45am-4.45pm
Friday: 8.45am-3.55pm
Information
Services
Information
- Stress and DementiaInformation about the link between stress and dementia
- Dementia ToolkitDementia Toolkit for assessment, diagnosis, care and support for people with dementia and their carers developed by Improvement Scotland / Right Decision Service
- Eligibility Criteria for Adult ServicesEligibility Criteria for adult social care services in West Dunbartonshire including and easy read version.
- Day Care ServicesInformation on West Dunbartonshire Day Care Services for people living with Dementia
- My Life AssessmentHow to access support from West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care services
- Building dementia-friendly communities: A priority for everyoneThis report, published by the Alzheimer's Society, explores evidence from people with dementia about their experiences of living in their community and the ten key things they would like to see in a dementia-friendly community.
Services
- SDS HandbookWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support0131 475 2623https://handbook.scot/
- Personal Assistants Network ScotlandPANS is a unique kind of community. One created by PAs, for PAs, and a place to share your experiences, access valuable resources, and find job opportunities.01563 594 217https://panetworkscotland.org.uk/
- Memory SpinnersOur Memory Spinners groups meet weekly in Glasgow and St Andrews. Using music, storytelling, movement and the visual arts, the programme helps people with dementia and their carers relax, get creative and form new support networks.0141 332 9559https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/join-in/memory-spinners/
- Dementia Friendly ConcertThe Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to present regular performances, designed especially for people living with dementia, their friends and carers.0131 557 6800https://www.sco.org.uk/events/reconnect-tea-dance-concerts
- Age ScotlandAge Scotland offers a wide range of information and advice guides, resources, and activities to help boost older people’s health and wellbeing, with a focus on simple and practical measures that older people can take to age better, including moving more, eating well and staying hydrated.0800 12 44 222 https://www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/health-wellbeing
- Alzheimer ScotlandAlzheimer Scotland online resources for carers.6-8 Miller Street, Clydebank, Scotland, G81 1UQ0808 808 3000westdunbartonshireservices@alzscot.orghttps://www.alzscot.org/living-with-dementia/caring-for-someone-with-dementia/resources-for-carers
- ALISS – A Local Information System for ScotlandALISS is an on-line local information system for Scotland. The website can connect you with groups, services and activities to support health and wellbeing across Scotland. Just type in your postcode to see what's on near you.https://www.aliss.org/
- Ben View Resource CentreAdvocacy Service for people living in Argyll and Bute and West DunbartonshireBenview Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1BA, UK01389 733030alison@benviewcentre.org.uk
- Alzheimer Scotland – Dementia Safeguarding SchemeAlzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.0808 808 3000https://www.alzscot.org/
- Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Link Worker – West DunbartonshireIf you have been recently assessed as having dementia, you are entitled to one year post diagnostic support from a Dementia Link WorkerDementia Resource Centre, Clydebank, UK07876 208898
- Community Older People’s Team Clydebank (COPT)The Community Older Peoples Team (COPT) is made up of Health and Social Care staff including social workers, nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The team provide assessments and interventions to enable people to remain in the community and to support carers. The service is for ...Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank G81 1BS, UK01389 811760http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/adults-and-older-people/living-independently-at-home/community-older-peoples-team/
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