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The following includes advice and resource for those with a Young Onset Dementia (diagnosis under age 65).
Dementia UK hosts the Young Dementia Network which is a collaboration of people living with young onset, family and friends and professionals working in the field, you can find more information on the Network website here. https://www.youngdementianetwork.org/
Please click on the heading above to access the young onset section of the Dementia UK website which includes information about young onset dementia, resources, personal stories and a section for people to find support and services specific for young onset
We have developed a self-referral process for Deaf / BSL Users.
We have produced a Deaf / BSL version of our service leaflet available on our YouTube channel.
We have produced an Easy Read version of our service leaflet
Sally Townsend, our Community Development Coordinator for schools has produced the following resource list to raise dementia awareness with children and young people.
Join our singing groups where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don't need to be a good singer to benefit! Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs. More Information Here
Tuesday mornings, 10.30 to 12.15 Bristol Community Links South, Langhill Ave, Bristol, BS4 1TN
Contact: 0117 9610 693 Bristol@alzheimers.org.uk
Contact Bristol@alzheimers.org.uk Tel: 07927 590 216
This group is held every Tuesday, 2pm to 3.45pm
This takes place on 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of every month (2pm to 3.45pm)
Contact Bristol@alzheimers.org.uk Tel:07927 590 216
This group is being held in Westbury-on-Trym, every Wednesday 10.30am to 12.15pm
Bristol@alzheimers.org.uk Tel: 07927 590 216
A virtual group is available weekly on a Wednesday afternoon at 3pm on Zoom.
Anyone with concerns about their memory or that of another can attend. Sessions run weekly and often have a guest speaker.
Contact Claire Muscat
Claire.Muscat@alzheimers.org.uk
Tel: 07872 866 502
This Memory Café takes place on the 2nd Friday of the month, 2pm to 4pm
A virtual Memory Café takes place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, 3.30pm-4.30pm
This Memory Café takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Regular Support groups for close family, friends and carers of people with Dementia led by experienced facilitators. The groups are places to share concerns and experiences
Withywood Centre, Geoff Cargill Room, Queens Road, Withywood, BS13 8QA 4th Tuesday of the month
PLEASE CONTACT ON 0117 947 3120 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3TP
Second Wednesday of every month starting Wednesday 14th August
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm (There will be no Carers Peer support group in July or October 2024)
PLEASE CONTACT ON 0117 904 5150 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND & TO CHECK AVAILABILITY (if this group is at capacity, you will be placed on a waiting list)
Ardagh Pavilion, off Kellaway Avenue, Bristol, BS6 7YL
Last Wednesday of each month, 2pm to 3.30pm
Please contact Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service on 0117 904 5150
Please note that this is a closed group and can only be accessed by contacting the above number for details. Due to the high uptake of this group, you may be placed on a waiting list.