• The Early Intervention group aims to assist carers of people who are in the very early stages of dementia. This group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month.

• The Caring Friends group is for carers who are caring for someone aged over 65 years. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

• The Younger Persons group is for carers who are caring for someone aged under 65 years. This group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month.

• The Time Out 2 group is a group for carers whose relative is in long term care. This group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Drop-in club for people with dementia and their carer

The Drop-in club provides an informal and supportive environment for people with dementia and their carers. The group meets every six weeks at Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle city centre. Some of the benefits to the person with dementia attending the group include: having a break from being cared for and from the home environment; being able to develop self-esteem through contributing and participating with other people. Some of the benefits to carers attending the group include: having a break from the caring role; having an opportunity to develop informal supportive networks with other carers.

If you would like to attend any of the above groups or would like further information, please contact Gill or Jan.