Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society

Peterborough Branch   

Manor House Street, Peterborough, PE1 2TL    

Branch Contact Telephone Number: 01733 893853     Email:pbalzheimers@tiscali.co.uk    

 

 

 

 

 

Local Contacts

 

We have provided a list below of useful contacts, with addresses and telephone numbers and where possible e-mail addresses and website links. 

These are local organisations for support and advice and also other Alzheimer's Society branch contacts for areas that border Peterborough.

 

   Useful websites

About Us

 

Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Many of our 25,000 members have personal experience of dementia, as carers, health professionals or people with dementia themselves, and their experiences help to inform our work.


Adult Social Care
Tel: 01733 746126  Fax: 01733 746140
Sundance House, Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 6WR

 

Benefits Agency
Tel: 01733 297600 or Freephone 0800 882200 Benefit Enquiry Line
Clifton House, 84 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1QZ

 

Citizen's Advice Bureau
Tel: 0870 126 4024
41a Park Road, Peterborough PE1 2TH 

Citizens Advice Bureau Website

 

Peterborough Council for Voluntary Services (PCVS) 
For a list of other organisations you may find useful.
Tel: 01733 342683  Fax: 01733 559057
3 Lincoln Court, Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2RP
E-mail: pcvs@pcvs.co.uk

PCVS website  

 

Princess Royal Trust
Provides advice to carers and a sitting service.
Tel: 01733 342683 Fax: 01733 559057
3 Lincoln Court, Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2RP
E-mail: peterboroughcarerscentre@supanet.com

 

Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme (West Anglia)
Crossroads provides a sitting service and provides personal care duties.  The service is free to the user.  There may be a waiting list.
8 The Meadow, Meadow Lane, St Ives, PE27 4LG
Tel: 0845 241 0954   Fax: 01480 461133
E-mail: care@westangliacrossroads.org.uk

Crossroads website

 

Age Concern
Schemes include Handyperson, Peace of Mind, Gardening, Befriending.
Tel: 01733 564185 Fax: 01733 311137
The Lindens, 86 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2SN
E-mail: reception@acpeterborough.org.uk

Age Concern Peterborough website

 

Community Psychiatric Nurses for Older People (CPN)
Referrals to CPN's must be made by a GP.  For further information regarding the CPN Service use the contact number below.
Tel: 01733 318191
The Pines, Gables Drive, Off Thorpe Road, Peterborough PE3 6DA

 

British Red Cross
Offers short term and holiday equipment loan e.g. wheelchairs, commodes, walking frames, raised toilet seats, etc.
Tel: 01733 313274 Fax: 01733 313274
Brassey Close, Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2AX

British Red Cross website

 

Disability Information & Advice Line (D.I.A.L.) - Computerised benefit check.
Tel: 01733 265551 Fax: 01733 260977
Kingfisher Centre, The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough 
E-mail: sandyburns@dial19.freeserve.co.uk
Open Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm CLOSED Friday's.


Outreach service - NHS Walk-in, Rivergate, Peterborough
Wednesday 1.30pm - 4pm.

 

Lifeline Community Alarm Service
Tel: 01733 567722

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS - NATIONAL NOT LOCAL

 

Medic Alert - Emergency Identification Bracelets and Necklets
Tel: 0207 833 3034

 

Winged Fellowship Holidays
Tel: 0207 833 2594

 

Samaritans                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tel: 0845 7909090

 

Alzheimer's Society - Fenland & Marshland Branch (Tel: 01945 580460) 

 

Alzheimer's Society - Huntingdon Branch (Tel: 01480 415235)

 

Alzheimer's Society - Oundle Carers' Support (Tel: 07906 618814)

 

Alzheimer's Society - South Lincolnshire Branch (Tel: 01780 763024)  

 

 

 

Alzheimer's Society - National Helpline 
Tel: 0845 300 0336 

 

If you have concerns about Alzheimer's disease or about any other form of dementia, Alzheimer's Society Dementia Helpline can provide information, support, guidance and referrals to other appropriate organisations.

Callers speak to trained helpline advisers. Calls to the helpline are confidential and callers do not have to give their name.

BT landline calls to 0845 numbers cost no more than 4 pence per minute; calls made from mobiles usually cost more. The helpline is usually open from 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. However the service may be closed occasionally during these times for operational reasons or because of staff shortage.

Call Alzheimer's Society Dementia Helpline on 0845 300 0336.

Please note helpline calls are occasionally monitored for training and evaluation purposes.