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 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.

Wherever you are in Lancashire, we're here for you and your loved ones living with dementia:

The Bay Dementia Hub (Lancaster & Morecambe)
1st Friday of the month, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Morecambe Cricket Club, LA4 4NL
St Pauls, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, L41 4ST

Blackpool Dementia Hub (with Forget Me Not Dementia Café)
4th Weds of every month, 11am to 1pm
Marton URC, FY3 9UR

Fylde & Wyre Dementia Hub
2nd Tues of every month, 1pm to 3pm
William Segar Hodgson Pavillion, Kirkham, PR4 2HE

Central Lancashire Dementia Hub (with Blue Flamingo Sing, Dance, Move session and a light buffet lunch)
4th Thurs of the month, 12:00pm to 2pm
Our Lady & St. Edward Parish Centre, Fulwood, PR2 9UE

East Lancashire Dementia Hub (with Calico Homes & Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing)
2nd Thurs of every month, 1pm to 3pm
Dovestone Gardens, Community Room, Burnley, BB10 1BB

South Ribble Dementia Hub
1st Friday of the month, 10am to 12pm
Leyland United Reformed Church, Quin Street, PR25 2TA

West Lancashire Dementia Hub (Roadshow format – everyone welcome to attend each time)
2nd Weds of the month, 1pm to 3pm
Oct 26 – Hesketh Bank Community Centre, PR4 6SR
Nov 26 – Skelmersdale Ecumenical Centre, WN8 6LU
Dec 26 - Parbold W.I. Building, WN8 7NU
Jan 27 - Ormskirk Girlguiding Hut, L39 4RU

Chorley Dementia Hub (with AUKL Memory Meets Social Group)
3rd Weds of the month, 10am to 12pm
St. Laurence’s Refectory, Union Street, PR7 1EB

Virtual Dementia Info Hub
1st Wednesday of every month, 5pm to 6pm

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.

NEW SERVICES BROCHURE!

Our new Services Brochure is an interactive online guide about the services provided by Age UK Lancashire, including photos and videos of services so you and/or your family can make informed decisions about what services are right for you. This guide is designed to showcase our services and provide real examples from real people we've supported here in Lancashire.

To find out more about the services available to people like you, please click the link.