DementiaRoadmap
Promoting living well with dementia across Scotland
Group Type: Carer support group
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- West Dunbartonshire Short BreaksIf you’re a carer you may be able to take a short break from your caring role. Short breaks can make a positive difference. Having a short break can help you sustain caring relationships and give you time to focus on your needs.West Dunbartonshire, UKhttp://www.wdhscp.org.uk/carers/respite/
- West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership Support for CarersOnline information for carers living in West Dunbartonshirehttp://www.wdhscp.org.uk/carers/
- West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice BureauLocal Citizens Advice Bureau for advice and support on a range of issues.0800 484 0316https://www.wdcab.co.uk/advice/
- VoiceabilityGet support to access benefits from Social Security Scotland, if you identify as disabled.https://www.voiceability.org/in-scotland/support-to-access-benefits-in-scotland
- Self Directed Support ScotlandWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support.0131 475 2623https://www.sdsscotland.org.uk/
- SDS HandbookWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support0131 475 2623https://handbook.scot/
- Police Scotland – Herbert ProtocolSince 2017 the Herbert Protocol has been used many times to help police and other agencies quickly and safely locate missing people who have dementia.https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/missing-persons/the-herbert-protocol/
- 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/
- MECOPPOnline resource for Black and Ethnic Minority Carers By working in partnership with carers, voluntary organisations and statutory bodies, MECOPP actively seeks to challenge and dismantle barriers that deny Black and Minority Ethnic carers access to health, social work and other social care services in ...0131 4672994https://www.mecopp.org.uk/
- Marie Curie Cancer CareMarie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal illnesses.89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP0800 716 146supporter.relations@mariecurie.org.ukhttp://www.mariecurie.org.uk
- Macmillan Cancer SupportMacmillan Cancer Support is a national charitable organisation that provides practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.Macmillan Cancer Support, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ0808 808 0000http://www.macmillan.org.uk
- Luminate – Online Creative Resources for CarersLuminate works across Scotland to ensure that older people’s creativity can flourish regardless of their circumstances, experiences, interests, and ambitions. We are the leadership organisation for creative ageing in Scotland.Luminate, First Floor, Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR0131 668 8066info@luminatescotland.orghttps://luminatescotland.org/
- In Control ScotlandIn Control Scotland is a small Scottish Charity that focuses on improving the social care system for those who use it, primarily making self-directed support more accessible, and addressing inequalities for people with support needs.0141 440 5250https://www.in-controlscotland.org/
- Improving LivesImproving Lives provide information, advice and support to those living with a disability and their families and carers.627 Dumbarton Road, Dalmuir, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire G81 4ET, UK0141 237 4560https://www.improvinglives.co.uk/
- Helensburgh and Lomond CarersHelensburgh and Lomond Carers - Carers Centre for carers living in Helensburgh and Lomond area01436 673444/670555https://www.hlcc.org.uk/
- Heart for ArtCrossReach runs creative arts groups for people with dementia all across Scotland. These sessions are called Heart for Art. Charis House, 47 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, EH15 2SR 0131 657 2000info@crossreach.org.ukhttps://www.crossreach.org.uk/find-service/care-for-older-people/getting-creative-with-dementia
- Dementia UK: Looking After Yourself as a CarerDementia UK online information Dementia Helpline - 0800 888 6678https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/looking-after-yourself-as-a-carer/
- Dementia Friendly National Galleries of ScotlandThe National Galleries of Scotland programme a range of inspiring tours, workshops and resources designed with and for people living with dementia.Scotland, UK0131 624 6410education@nationalgalleries.orghttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/learn/dementia-friendly
- 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
- Coalition of Carers in ScotlandThe Coalition of Carers in Scotland was established in 1998 by a group of carers and staff from carer support organisations who wanted to strengthen the voice of carers in Scotland0141 404 0231https://www.carersnet.org/
- Carers UKCarers UK is a national membership charity for carers, that is both a support network and a movement for change.20 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4LX0808 808 7777advice@carersuk.orghttp://www.carersuk.org/
- Carers Trust ScotlandOnline information about the work of Carer Trust Scotland https://carers.org/our-work-in-scotland/our-work-in-scotland
- Carers Trust – Getting a BreakOnline information on carer breakshttps://carers.org/getting-a-break/getting-a-break
- Carers TrustOnline information and resources for carers from the Carers Trust32-36 Loman Street, London, SE1 0EHhttps://carers.org/
- Carers of West DunbartonshireCarers of West Dunbartonshire provide support to adult unpaid carers in West Dunbartonshire.0141 941 1550https://carerswd.org/
- Carer Trust – Grants and DiscountsOnline information from the Carers Trust on carer grants and fundinghttps://carers.org/grants-and-discounts/introduction
- Carer Support – West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care PartnershipSupport for carers living in West Dunbartonshire. This includes information on the eligibility criteria for adult carers, adult carer assessment and support plan, respite and short breaks, carer support services and young carers.http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/carers/
- Carer Support – EPICAn online learning resource for unpaid carers and health and social care staffhttps://learn.nes.nhs.scot/19211#EPiC:caringforunpaidcarersoverview
- Care Information ScotlandCare Information Scotland provide information and advice if you look after someone, need care yourself or are planning for your future care needs. 0800 011 3200https://www.careinfoscotland.scot/
- Alzheimer’s Society ShopAt Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.0333 366 0035https://shop.alzheimers.org.uk/
- Alzheimer’s Society – Keeping Safe At HomeAt Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.0333 150 3456https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/staying-independent/keeping-safe-home
- 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
- 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/
- 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/
- AGE SCOTLAND WorkshopsFree community workshops for older people and those who support or care for them. Age Scotland provide workshops on Benefits, Energy Advice and Dementia Training.03333 232 400https://www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/workplace-training
- Age Scotland Carer Training WorkshopsFree carers’ training from Age Scotland covering a range of useful information for carers including benefits and Self-Directed Support.dementiatraining@agescotland.org.ukhttps://www.agescotland.org.uk/information-advice/workshops/carers-training
- 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
- After UmbrageAfter Umbrage exists to care for carers. We offer FREE four-day breaks in our self-catering cottages in tranquil and comfortable surroundings.https://afterumbrage.org.uk/
- 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline0808 808 3000https://www.alzscot.org/living-with-dementia/getting-support/24-hour-freephone-dementia-helpline
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