Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Lyminge

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Hythe Lyminge & Ashford - Head Office's catchment area.

Everest Court
63 Station Road
Lyminge
Folkestone
CT18 8HQ
United Kingdom

Email: admin@ageukhla.org.uk
Telephone: 01303 269602

Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, or MCST for short, is a specific programme of group activity and stimulation suitable for use with people who are living with dementia or experiencing memory loss. Through the programme, we aim to slow the progression of dementia and improve the quality of your life, enhance your ability to communicate and help boost your mood.

What can I expect if I join a MCST group?

There will be up to ten people in each group, along with the group leader and assistant. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the idea is to have fun and get to know the other group members, as well as benefit from the activities. Sessions always begin with a tea or coffee and a chat. After that, there will be an activity, with themes added, using different materials where possible, to avoid repetition. The activities are designed to stimulate different areas of the brain each week. These activities are geared to what you, as an individual, feel comfortable doing.

How often to the sessions take place?

Each groups meets once per week and we have three sessions running:

Mondays: 10.30am - 12 noon at the Lyminge Hub
Tuesdays: 10.30am - 12 noon at the Ashford Hub
Fridays: 10.30am - 12 noon at the Lyminge Hub

How do I get in touch to book?

You can make contact with us by emailing admin@ageukhla.org.uk or calling 01303 269602. We will take your details and pass them on to the relevant team member.

How do I pay?

You will be sent an invoice at the beginning of the month for the service you were provided with in the previous month. You can either make payment by card by calling us on 01303 269602 or by paying on line via BACS. Please note, we no longer accept payment by cash or cheque.