Dementia Services

The services are FREE of charge but waiting lists may apply.

Email: lroberts@ageuklancs.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 303 1234

Have you recently been diagnosed with dementia?
Are you caring for someone with dementia?
Are you worried about a loved one/family member/friend?
If so, then you are in the right place.

At Age UK Lancashire we are committed to improving the lives of people living with dementia in our County. We offer a range of support that empowers those with the condition to live well, for as long as possible.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)

A FREE 14-week programme for people with mild to moderate dementia, designed with the aim of maintaining/improving an individual’s cognitive function (memory and thinking) as well as boost mood and improve social connections.

Delivered to groups of 8 people over 2 hours each week, the sessions consist of specially selected, ‘themed’ activities that not only engage participants but help stimulate thinking, memory and connection, including creative, musical, physical activities, topical discussions and word/number games.

CST is the only non-clinical intervention that is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as being effective in the management of dementia, irrespective of drug treatments received.

You can make a referral by contacting us using the details at the bottom of this page.

Dementia Hubs

Working in collaboration with a number of Community partners across the County, our FREE monthly drop-in social groups are for people with dementia and their carers, offering an opportunity to access information, advice and support and benefit from meeting others in a similar position.

No booking required. From October 1st, 2025, these will take place as follows:

Memory Meets Chorley Dementia Information Hub:
First Wednesday of every month
10:30am – 12:30pm
St. Laurence’s Church, Chorley, PR7 1EB

Next Steps Dementia Information Hub :
First Friday of every month,
10:30am – 12:30pm
Leyland United Reformed Church, Leyland, PR25 2TA

Memory Meets West Lancs Dementia Information Hub:
Second Wednesday of every month
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Burscough Town Council, Interchange Building, Station Approach, Burscough, L40 0RZ

Other Support

Dementia Navigator Service.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the provision of post diagnostic support, we work in close partnership with our colleagues at the Alzheimer’s Society and can support with a referral to their Dementia Navigator Service.

Wraparound Support.

Age UK Lancashire provide a number of services can support a person with dementia and their carer including, day clubs, support at home, good day calls, information and advice e.g. benefits, housing, etc, retirement planning and will writing. For more information please get in touch.

Dementia Awareness Training.

A 45-minute awareness session for businesses and groups to help raise awareness of dementia, what it means to live with the condition and how you can help those with it.

Dementia-friendly events

We are proud to host events such as tea dances and social outings, promoting connection and enjoyment for people living with dementia and their carers.

Partnership working/Collaboration.

If you are an organisation that supports people with dementia and feel there may be an opportunity for us to work together then please get in touch.

Contact Us

For more information on any of the above, you can contact us via the following:

Call 0300 303 1234

Make an online enquiry - Click here for our online enquiry form.

Email advice@ageuklancs.org.uk

Our Dementia Podcast

Click here to listen to our podcast ‘Dementia Talks’ as Lyn Hutton, our previous Dementia Services Manager gives practical information and advice for people living with dementia and how to support family and friends with dementia.