Services in West Hertfordshire

Services offered

• Borehamwood Dementia Cafe
  Borehamwood Dementia Cafe for people with dementia and their carers to come and socialise, listen to presentations and join in with activities. Held at St Michael & All Angels Church Hall, Brook Road,Borehamwood WD6 5EQ, on the second Thursday of the month between 1pm till 3pm.
• Dementia and Carer Support
  Our Dementia Support Workers can talk to you on the telephone or can visit you at home to offer support and information, or you can make an appointment to visit the office.
• EMDASS West Herts - Watford - Support & Activity Group
  The facilitation of group sessions for people with dementia and their family, friends and carers to discuss the diagnosis of dementia and its consequences in an informal environment in the presence of, and supported by peers. Information sharing around key areas of concern, experienced symptoms, coping mechanisms and the prevention of social isolation.
• EMDASS WEST HERTS- Dementia Support
  Full Dementia Support Worker Service
• EMDASS WEST HERTS- Information Provision
  Full Information Provision and Dementia Support Worker Service
• Hemel Hempstead Dementia Cafe
  Dementia Cafes provide information and peer support which aim to put people with dementia and their carers in control of their lives so they are able to live well with dementia. Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm at St Mary & St Joseph's Parish Centre.
• Information Provision - West Herts
  Information on Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. We can also give out information on where to get help with day centres, benefits, respite care and home based respite. Contact the office for further information.
• Outings & Trips-West Herts
  Various trips and outings arranged throughout the year, organised by the Society. Our outings and events complement our established support services, helping to provide social support/interaction, and share experiences. Please contact our office for further details of our outings trips and events.
• Singing For The Brain - Hemel Hempstead
  A relaxed and friendly group activity which brings the joy and stimulation of singing to those with the memory problems associated with dementia. Through song and gentle movements.
• Singing For The Brain - Watford
  A relaxed and friendly group activity which brings the joy and stimulation of singing to those with the memory problems associated with dementia. Through song and gentle movements.
• Support Group Hemel Carers -Swan Ct
  An opportunity to talk with healthcare professionals and share experiences with other carers and to listen to visiting speakers. Held the first Monday of the month. Please contact the office for further details.
• Support Group - Grovehill
  A Friendship Group for carers of people with dementia. Carers are also welcome to bring the person they care for with them. Held the first Wednesday of each month between 10 am and 12 pm at the Community Hall, Hemel Hempstead.
• Support Group - Watford Area-Couples
  If you are a couple living and coping with dementia, come and join our friendly and informal lunchtime meetings at various local venues. Support groups are a valuable opportunity for people facing similar challenges, to share their experiences and support each other. We meet twice a month. Please contact the office for more information.
• Tring Dementia Cafe
  Dementia cafes provide information and peer support which aim to put people with dementia and their carers in control of their lives so they are able to live well with dementia. Held at the Tring Community Centre, Silk Mill Way, Tring HP23 5EP on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm.
• Watford Dementia Cafe
  Watford Dementia Cafe, open to people with dementia and carers to socialise, listen to presentations and join in with activities. Held at Stanborough Centre, St Albans Road, Garston WD25 9JL on the first Tuesday of the month between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm.
• Young Onset Dementia Activity Group - West Herts
  These groups recognise that the interests of younger, more physically active people with dementia are generally different to those of older people. There will be the opportunity to engage in activities in an informal environment. The programme of activities will be agreed by group members. The groups will be most suitable for those in the early stages of their dementia.
• Young Onset Dementia Support Group - West Herts
  These groups will provide a valuable opportunity for carers to meet others who face similar challenges to share their experiences and support each other in an informal environment.