Dementia & Memory Loss

If you, or someone you know, are aged over 55 and a Kensington & Chelsea resident living with dementia or memory difficulties, we can offer support and advice in a range of ways, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis.

For more information about dementia and memory difficulties contact our Dementia Advisor at mandrews@aukc.org.uk.

Group support

Memory Cafés
Our Memory Cafés are monthly gatherings for people with with earlier and moderate stages memory difficulties and their friends and family. It is a safe place to connect, socialise, share resources, create and support one another.

To find out more and to arrange transportation, please contact Mandy Andrews on 0208 969 9105 (option 5) or email at mandrews@aukc.org.uk

The North café has changed venue and is now held at The Reed Day which is next to Colville Health Centre.

North

Date and Time	Address
3^{rd of June 2026}	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
1st of July 2026	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
5th of August 2026	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH

South

Date and Time	Address
24th of June 2026	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
29th of July 2026	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
26th of August 2026	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR

Exercise for the Mind

Our Exercise for the Mind project is a twelve week group exercise course for people with dementia and memory loss. These sessions are held on a weekly basis and make up a structured programme designed to improve mobility, whilst also providing the opportunity to socialise and enjoy yourself. For more information about Exercise for the Mind, contact Teresa on 020 8969 9105 or email tpope@aukc.org.uk.

We are currently able to provide transport to both of these groups for those who need it.

One to one support

Dementia Support Workers
Our Dementia Support Workers make weekly visits to people with dementia to support you to pursue your interests, maintain independence and retain social contacts.

Dementia Advisors
If you have been recently diagnosed with dementia, our Dementia Advisor can provide support to you and your carers or family to navigate local services.

For more information on one-to-one support, contact the Dementia team on 0208 969 105 or email jweber@aukc.org.uk

Advice on how to handle a situation in which someone with Dementia gets lost:

60 SECOND BRIEFING

The Herbert Protocol - guidance

The Herbert Protocol leaflet

communication tips

Also find out more information about Dementia and Memory Loss here