Alzheimer's Society

Leicestershire and Rutland Branch

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia that affects over 700,000 people in the UK.  In Leicestershire and Rutland over 11,000 people have been diagnosed with a form of dementia.

We exist to support people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, their families and carers by:

Providing emotional and social support

Providing information and advice

Raising awareness of the need for services

Branch Services

• Advice and information

• Practical and emotional support including home visits

• Contact/help telephone line

• The setting up and facilitating support groups for carers and people with dementia 

• Advocacy to articulate needs and access services

• The raising of awareness about problems of dementia and the help available

• Contributing to education/training programmes and relevant professionals

• Training - care homes and colleges.  Advice on person-centred care.