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 deliver services which see the continuation, development and expansion of a varied range of group based support activities for those affected by dementia and their families. This includes: Dementia Café’s, Peer Support Groups, Befriending, Young Onset Dementia Groups and Information & Advice being offered within the Café’s. The service integrates with other existing dementia services throughout East and West Kent to ensure that everyone has access to the best possible support.

• Cogs Club: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hernebayandwhitstable/our-services/cogs/
• Cogs Fundays: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hernebayandwhitstable/our-services/cogs-fundays/
• Dementia Cafe: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hernebayandwhitstable/our-services/dementia-cafe/
• Drop in Clinics: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hernebayandwhitstable/our-services/dementia-drop-in-clinics/
• Day Centre: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hernebayandwhitstable/our-services/hazell-nevill/

To find out what support is available in your area. Please contact:

	Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable: 01227 749570 Registered Charity Number 1047605
	Age Concern Sandwich: 01304 614237 Registered Charity Number 1109346
	Romney Marsh Community Hub: 01797 363888 Registered Charity number: 1093388
	Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge: 01622 753618 Registered charity number 1062723
	Dover Riverside Centre: 01304 207268 Registered Charity number: 1143453
	Age UK Hythe, Lyminge & Ashford: 01303 269602 Registered charity number 1125274
	Age UK Canterbury: 01227 462368 Registered charity number 1094385
	Age UK Tunbridge Wells: 01892 522591 Registered charity number 1147675
	Age UK Thanet: 01843 223881 Registered charity number 1151398

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 is provided by
Heart of Kent Hospice

Other sources of support:
	Mental Health Matters Our helplines provide emotional support, advice and guidance 0800 107 0160. Available 24/7
	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.
	Dementia UK Our Helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm Call 0800 888 6678
	Samaritans Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone, on 116 123
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.