Wellbeing Directory
Older Adults and Dementia Support
| Provider / Services | Service offer -Older adults and dementia support | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Support: Essex (Community Dementia Support Service | Personalised help & advice (face-to-face, phone, writing), whether you’re worried about memory, already | Dementia Support Essex - Community Dementia Support Service | Alzheimer's Society |
| Essex County Council –Dementia: Get help & support | Runs the Essex Community Dementia Support Service (via Alzheimer’s Society), plus dementia awareness, diagnosis, advice to carers, mapping services etc. | Dementia: Get help and support | Essex County Council |
| Living Well with Dementia group (Thurrock, Brentwood, expanding in Essex) | (Thurrock, Brentwood, expanding in Essex) Support group for people recently diagnosed plus their loved ones; meet others, share, learn about services after doing Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. | Dementia support group expands after successful pilot - Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System |
| Reengage UK | Re-engage provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing. | https://reengage.org.uk |
| Carer Information and Support Programme One (Essex) | Programme (face-to-face or online) for carers / family/friends of someone recently diagnosed; covers practical issues, coping, legal / money matters etc. | Carer Information and Support Programme One - Essex - in person and online | Alzheimer's Society |
| The Oasis Centres (Braintree & Chelmsford) | Day/activity centres for people in mid-to-later stages of dementia: drama, music, dance etc, social interaction and respite for carers. | The Oasis Centres | Essex Dementia Care |
| Dementia Community Support Team | Pre & post-diagnostic support, advice via phone/Zoom/email/post, resources including home activity tips & MENCAP easy-read info on COVID- 19, welfare checks & shopping support for vulnerable adults. | 01702 534772 |
| Dementia Intensive Support Team | Southend Hospital & community-based team of nurses & support workers helping people with dementia & families, diagnostic support at home, GP medication reviews, signposting, referrals. | 01268 739183 |
| South East Essex Care Co-ordination Team | Holistic phone assessments, ensures food & medication, welfare calls, referral to relevant services for frail/vulnerable older people. | Castle Point & Rochford: 01702 538241 care.ccordinationteam@nhs.net Southend: 01702 372060 / 372061 complexcare.coordinationservices@nhs.net |
| The Chartered Society for Physiotherapy | · Online information & video resources on staying active at home for older people. · | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy |
| Dementia Adventure | Free online dementia support sessions, carer events, practical tips for staying connected. | Dementia Adventure | Dementia Holidays, Training and Support |
| Phoning Friends | Telephone befriending service for over-60s who live alone, fortnightly volunteer calls for companionship. | Care Homes Near Me. Day, Respite, Dementia Care: Friends of the Elderly |
| The Silver Line | 24/7 free helpline offering friendship, information, and advice for older people | 0800 470 8090 The Silver Line Helpline |
| Elder | Find local independent cares in your area | Live-in care | The Alternative to the Care Home | Elder |
| Dementiauk.org | Dementia UK is a charity that provides support to families affected by dementia. Call our Dementia Helpline to find out how we can support you. | Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline - Dementia UK |
| South East Essex Advocacy for Older People | Advocacy for those aged 60+, helping access benefits, dealing with financial/social difficulties, ensuring rights are upheld. | https://www.nhs.uk/services/service-directory/south-east-essex-advocacy-for-older-people/N10501420? |
| Mental Health Team for Older People | Specialist mental health services for those 65+; bereavement counselling; carer support; care at home. | https://www.savs-southend.org/community-support-directory/mental-health-team-for-older-people/ |