Ripley Memory Lane - MCST Sessions
- Location: Ripley Village Hall
- Price: £20.00
£20 per session
Ripley Village Hall
High Stret
Ripley
GU23 6AF
United Kingdom
Email: Memory.Lane@ageuksurrey.org.uk
Telephone: 01483 420668
Our Memory Lane sessions welcome people at any stage of the dementia journey, with structured and stimulating activities that support memory and mental function. Booking is required and a fee applies.
Memory Lane - our MCST Sessions for people experiencing a range of memory concerns now in Ripley.
Trained staff, supported by volunteers, deliver the Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) sessions. MCST is the only non-drug treatment recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to improve cognition, independence and well-being.
When and Where?
1st Friday of the month, 12.45pm - 2.30pm
Ripley Village Hall, High Street, Ripley GU23 6AF
Booking is required and a fee applies.
Call: 01483 420668 or email: Memory.Lane@ageuksurrey.org.uk
What is MCST?
Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) is a weekly one- to two-hour-long programme for people living with mild to moderate dementia. Group members take part in meaningful and stimulating activities, proven to help maintain memory and mental functioning. The groups provide a fun, supportive environment where people can build new friendships. Activities include discussions, word games, quizzes, physical activities as well as creative and musical activities.
What is the impact of MCST?
Age UK's MCST programme was found to have improved or slowed the decline of the cognitive abilities of people living with mild to moderate dementia. It also improved their overall wellbeing. Clients, carers and staff saw a range of improvements in clients' cognition and a range of other behaviours.
Also at Ripley on Fridays - our Memory and Friendship Group
Our dementia friendship and support group in Ripley provides a welcoming, safe space and a chance to socialise for people with dementia as well as their carers. The sessions are filled with activities, fun and visits from local services. Tea and biscuits included.
1st Friday of the month, 11.00am to 12.30pm
At Ripley Village Hall, High Street, Ripley GU23 6AF
More MCST sessions in other locations:
Age UK Surrey MCST sessions also at Ash, Dorking, Milford and Mytchett
ASH: Thursdays, 10.30am to 12.15pm. At the Benson Room, Japonica Court, Shawfield Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6QU
DORKING: 2nd Friday of the month, 10.45pm to 12.30pm at Nower House, Coldharbour Lane, Dorking RH4 3BL
MILFORD: Mondays and Thursdays , 11.00am - 12.30pm at The Clockhouse Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5EZ.
MYTCHETT: Tuesdays, 10.30am to 12.15pm at The Mytchett Centre, 140 Mytchett Road, Mytchett GU16 6AA