Age UK Devon - Enabling and Home Support Service
This service offers support and practical help to older people, including those with dementia, to help maintain their independence at home.
Dementia and Frailty Team
The HOSMS Dementia and Frailty Team is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support for individuals living with dementia and frailty. They offer a range of services, including Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), respite, and advice for families and carers. The team consists of a Registered Nurse, an Occupational Therapist, and Clinical Support Workers trained in CST. They have an open referral policy, allowing anyone to refer to the service.
Please contact them on 01404 816025
Here for Dementia
Dementia Carer Support Consultations
Two hour one-to-one or small family consultations delivered in person or via video call, offering a dedicated space to explore your individual concerns, deepen your understanding of dementia, and feel more informed about the support and services available. Together, we’ll also look at planning ahead to help reduce the likelihood of reaching a crisis point.
Following the consultation, you’ll receive a personalised reflective support guide with tailored recommendations and gentle signposting to relevant organisations and resources.
These consultations can be valuable both before and after a dementia diagnosis, when life can feel overwhelming and navigating the health and social care system can become challenging.
My aim is to work alongside you as a trusted extension of your support network, bringing compassion, understanding, and meaningful connection into everyday life, while helping you feel more informed, confident and prepared for the future.
Memory Café
Here’s what the Memory Café offers, in their own words:
"Our Memory Café is a place where those affected by memory loss can go, together with their carers, to meet others and socialise. It aims to provide support not only to the person experiencing memory difficulties, but also their carer. Very often activities will take place aimed at stimulating the mind and memory or we may invite a guest speaker to come and give a talk on a relevant topic. Our Memory Café offers a safe and welcoming space where both carer and client can go for a piece of homemade cake, cup of tea and a friendly chat."
It meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Cricket Club between 2.00-4.00pm.
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The Filo Project
The Filo Project offers small group day care for people with early to moderate dementia and other age-related challenges, including isolation. A Filo day takes place in a host's home, providing a warm and welcoming space where lasting friendships are made. Home-cooked lunch and transport are provided, enabling people in rural areas to join. Support is offered across Devon. Carers can benefit from up to 6 hours of respite during each Filo day, and we also offer our complementary Filo Family Support Service to provide additional guidance and support for families and carers.
You can contact them on 0333 939 8225
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The Ness Care Group
The Ness Care Group provides specialist day support for people living with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Our services include:
Expert led Cognitive Stimulation Therapy courses and sessions across East Devon
Fun & engaging dementia day care and respite at The Ness Hubs,
Carer support groups.
Expert dementia training and coaching for professionals, carers and family carers.
All The Ness work is shaped by the latest dementia research and a focus on measurable treatment to maintain health.
You can contact them on 01626774799
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Admiral Nurses
If you need information, advice and support with any aspect of dementia, please get in touch – we’re here to support you.
Dementia Helpline 0800 888 6678
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This is purely a signposting and information resource. Age UK Exeter are not responsible for any of the services, support or activites listed.
