While Dementia Active groups are being established in more communities across the UK, there are organisations that can help with dementia advice, carer support, practical guidance, and local services.

General Dementia Support- NHS
Information about dementia, care, and available support.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/care-and-support/help-and-support/

NHS Dementia Information Service
A free email service for people living with dementia, families, and carers.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/care-and-support/dementia-information-service/

Alzheimer’s Society
Support, information, and practical advice for people affected by dementia.
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support

Specialist Dementia Advice
Dementia UK
Specialist support for families through Admiral Nurses.
https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/
Helpline: 0800 888 6678

Support for Carers
Carers UK
Advice on caring, work, finances, benefits, and your own wellbeing.
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/

Carers Trust
Find local carer services and support.
https://carers.org/help-for-carers/find-carer-services-near-you .

Age UK
Dementia guides and practical information for older people, families, and carers.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/information-advice/guides-and-factsheets/dementia-guides/

Care and Assessment Support
Care Needs Assessment
Information on arranging a care needs assessment through social services.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-needs-assessment-social-services


Alzheimer Scotland:
https://www.alzscot.org/community-support/carer-support/

Wales
Wales Dementia Helpline:
https://dementiahelpline.org.uk/

Northern Ireland
nidirect dementia support:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/help-and-support-people-living-dementia
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