Dementia Support

For pricing information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on the email or phone number below.

Email: dementia@ageukwsbh.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 019 1310

We believe that with the best care and support, people can live well with dementia and in older age. Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove aims to help people maintain their skills and independence in a social and friendly environment, while allowing carers a relaxing break.

Our dementia services

Daybreak Respite

The Daybreak Respite service provides day support for people living with dementia, which includes stimulating and meaningful activities to promote confidence and social interaction. The service also provide much needed respite to carers. All refreshments and a two-course lunch provided.

Locations: Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Brighton and Burgess Hill.

Free trial available.

Wellbeing and Respite Groups

Our friendly weekly community groups are for adults aged 60+ with dementia, frailty or other care needs. Groups provide opportunities to stay active, make new friends and enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment, guest speakers and outings throughout the year. Family members and carers can enjoy valuable respite while their loved one attends or register to join the group and spend quality time together.

The sessions take place weekly over 3 or 4 hours (depending on location). All refreshments are provided with lunch also included at Together Tuesdays in Storrington.

Locations: Sunshine Seniors (for over 50s in Crawley), Friendship Friday (Horsham), Time Together Thursday (Bognor Regis) and Together Tuesdays (Storrington).

Free trial available.

Mind Matters

This group provides weekly support for adults living with early onset dementia or those with a new diagnosis, with activities aimed at maintaining cognitive and physical ability. This service is based on the principles of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST). The National institute for health and care Excellence (NICE) and social care institute for Excellence (SCIE) guidance (2006) recommend that people with mild to moderate Dementia should be given the opportunity to take part in a CST Programme.

Locations: Southwick and Haywards Heath

More Information about dementia

Age UK dementia guides also provide information on how you or your loved ones can live well with dementia.

To view, click here.