DementiaRoadmap
Promoting living well with dementia across Scotland
Group Type: Information and advice
Found 36 national services within the Group Type Information and advice. . This page displays the first 10 services. To display more click the "Show all" link at the bottom of the page. Use the tools below to find and sort the services that appear on this page.- 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
- Emergency Care PlanningInformation and Advice from Care Information Scotland on Emergency planning including how to make an emergency plan.0800 011 3200https://www.careinfoscotland.scot/topics/how-to-get-social-care-support/emergency-and-future-planning/
- 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/
- 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/
- SDS HandbookWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support0131 475 2623https://handbook.scot/
- 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/
- 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/
- 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/
- ScotrailWest Dunbartonshire has a regular train service running throughout its area. With 13 train stations and seven Park and Ride facilities getting to and from West Dunbartonshire is easy. This website provides information on timetables and routes, station and train facilities, accessible travel and how to book assistance.0344 811 0141 http://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Public Transport in West DunbartonshireWest Dunbartonshire Council online information on public transport and concessionary travel. https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/roads-parking-travel/public-and-community-transport/
- McGills BusesMcGills Buses offer a service from Renfrewshire to Clydebank and Glasgow.03330 166 162enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.ukhttps://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Hospital Bus ServicesBus links are available to patients and visitors attending Vale of Leven, Royal Alexandria and Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals. The service provides direct links between Helensburgh, Vale of Leven Hospital, and the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The service is available to everyone and is operated with a low-floor wheelchair accessible vehicle. 0871 200 22 33https://www.spt.co.uk/bus/bus-stations-travel-information/travel-points/
- 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
- 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
- Meet ADAMHelping you find technology products matched to your needs. Based on unbiased, trusted recommendations from people with lived experience of long-term conditions.
- 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/
- 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 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
- Carer Trust – Grants and DiscountsOnline information from the Carers Trust on carer grants and fundinghttps://carers.org/grants-and-discounts/introduction
- Carer Support – EPICAn online learning resource for unpaid carers and health and social care staffhttps://learn.nes.nhs.scot/19211#EPiC:caringforunpaidcarersoverview
- 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/
- 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/
- 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
- Brain Health ScotlandThe Brain Health Scotland mission is to inspire and empower you to protect your brain health and reduce your risk of diseases that lead to dementia.Alzheimer Scotland Office, 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1DQbrainhealth@alzscot.orghttps://www.brainhealth.scot
- NHS InformNHS Inform provides health information that anyone living in or visiting Scotland can trust.0800 22 44 88https://www.nhsinform.scot
- British Institute of Learning DisabilitiesBritish Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) wants people with learning disabilities to be valued equally, participate fully in their communities and be treated with dignity and respect.Birmingham Research Park, 97 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SQ0121 415 6960enquiries@bild.org.ukhttp://www.bild.org.uk/
- Diabetes UKDiabetes UK is a leading charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes.Macleod House, 10 Parkway, London, NW1 7AA0345 123 2399info@diabetes.org.ukhttp://www.diabetes.org.uk/
- Short Breaks NetworkThe Short Breaks Network is the national co-ordinating body for the short break sector in the UK, providing short breaks for disabled children, young people and their families. Melbourne House, 36 Chamberlain Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PJ01749 689 259info@shortbreaksnetwork.org.ukhttp://www.shortbreaksnetwork.org.uk/
- Bladder and Bowel CommunityThe Bladder and Bowel Community is the UK wide charity for people with bladder and bowel control problems. It provides information and support services, including a confidential helpline, for anyone affected by these conditions as well as their families, carers and healthcare professionals. 7 The Court, Holywell Business Park, Northfield Road, Southam, CV47 0FS01926 357220help@bladderandbowel.org https://www.bladderandbowel.org/
- Foundation for People with Learning DisabilitiesThe Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities influences government and local authority policies and services so that they better meet the needs of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.1st Floor, Colechurch House, 1 London Bridge Walk, London, SE1 2SX020 7803 1100http://learningdisabilities.org.uk/
- 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 TrustOnline information and resources for carers from the Carers Trust32-36 Loman Street, London, SE1 0EHhttps://carers.org/
- Parkinson’s UKParkinsonism is a feature associated with some dementias, particularly Parkinson's dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Parkinson's UK offers support for patients and carers, including excellent advice on coping with daily activities.215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EJ0808 800 0303hello@parkinsons.org.ukhttp://www.parkinsons.org.uk
- Lewy Body SocietyThe Lewy Body Society is a charity which aims to raise awareness of Dementia with Lewy bodies for the general public and educate those in the medical profession and decision making positions about all aspects of the disease and to support research into the disease.Hudson House, 8 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QB, United Kingdom0131 473 2385info@lewybody.orghttp://lewybody.org
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