Dementia Post Diagnostic Support
Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable are the lead contract holders for Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in East and West Kent
Dementia & Me is a service that helps enrich the lives of people living with dementia.
The Dementia & Me Organisers across East & West Kent will be delivering a service which will see the continuation, development and expansion of a varied range of group based support activities for those affected by dementia and their family carer. This will include: Dementia Café’s, Peer Support Groups, Befriending, Young Onset Dementia Groups and Information & Advice being offered within the Café’s. The service will also integrate with other existing dementia services in the area to ensure that everyone is getting the best possible support.
Whether you are living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia, our helpline can help you find the help and support you need.
| DEMENTIA HELPLINE | |
| Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm | FREEPHONE 0800 500 3014 |
Dementia helpline is provided by
Heart of Kent Hospice
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Mental Health Matters Our helplines provide emotional support, advice and guidance 0800 107 0160. Available 24/7 |
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Kent County Council Adult Social Care If you need to contact us outside of normal office hours, for example during the night, call 03000 41 91 91 7 days a week to talk to you about your worries. |
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Dementia UK |
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Samaritans |
| 999 – is the number you should call if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. | |
| 111 – is the number you should call if you urgently need medical help or advice. However, it’s not a life threatening situation. | |