Alzheimer's Society

Services offered

• Art Group

  Art group held every Wednesday in the Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, off Arbury Road. Please contact the branch for further details.

• Bowling Club

  Club being held at the Littleport Leisure Centre, Littleport every other Tuesday between 10 am and 11.30 am

• Buddying for Carers

  Buddying for carers of people with dementia. Introduce carer to another carer on a one to one basis and encourage them to develop a supporting relationship. Contact the branch for more details.

• Burwell Arts and Crafts Group

  Social group with guest demonstrators of arts and crafts. Members can expand knowledge of and work on their own projects

• Carers Group

  Informal group for anyone caring for a relative or friend of someone with dementia. Held at the Hilltops Day Centre last Friday of the month. Contact the branch for more information.

• Discussion Group

  Discussion and Coffee group

• Drop In Centres

  Information provision, socialisation and refreshments

• Helpline

  Helpline operates on a Tuesday evening 7 pm to 9 pm and Thursday afternoon 1 pm to 3 pm. Telephone number 01480 464557.

• Lunch Club

  Lunch Club hel the 4th Wednesday in the month. Please contact the branch for further details.

• Outreach

  Outreach workers and the team of carer support workers offer confidential support and information.The outreach services also organise a number of carer groups to provide information, opportunities to share experiences and social activities including outings and pub lunches.

• Pub Lunches

  Variety of pub lunches held at Baker's Arms, Fulbourn, Littleport Leisure Centre and Black Horse, Swaffham on the last Thursday of the month from 12.30 pm. Please contact branch for further information.

• Social Events

  Occasional outings and day trips are organised through the Art Group, Cambridge and the Friday Club, Littleport. Please contact the branch for further information.

• Sunday Club

  Club held every Sunday from 10 am to 11.30 am in Littleport. Please contact the branch for further details.

• Sunshiners

  Social group held every Friday between 10 am and 12 pm at the Anchor Community Centre, Anchor Court, Littleport. Please contact the branch for further details.

• Support and information

  The team of outreach workers and carer support workers offer confidential support and information. They can help with: understanding dementia; accessing legal advice; assisting to complete forms for grants and benefits; assisting to find practical help, respite and if necessary, eventually a nursing or residential home.