Services in Southend

Services offered

• Advocacy
  Our Advocacy service will help you with key decisions in your life and will empower and support you while you live with dementia.
• Dementia and Carer Support
  The Southend office employs two Dementia Support Workers who will offer information and support by telephone, e-mail, in people's own homes or other suitable locations. Please contact Janice Farrant on the office telephone number for more details.
• Information Provision
  Provides information packs, educational leaflets, self help information, publications and telephone support. Onward referral to the Dementia Support Worker for home visit, if required.
• Leigh on Sea Dementia Cafe
  Provides an informal meeting place for people with dementia and their carers to come together where they can meet others in a similar situation and receive information and support from staff and visiting professionals. Guest speakers will attend and educational information is available. Please contact the service office for further information.
• Leigh on Sea Lunch Club
  The lunch group provides an opportunity to meet with others who may be experiencing similar difficulties to yourselves in a social and friendly environment. Please join us for a meal and a chat every second Monday in the month. Please contact the service office for further details.
• Leigh on Sea Peer Support Group
  These groups are provided for either people with dementia or their carers. Within these groups participants can talk about their life experiences of dementia and its impact on their lives. The groups offer the chance to share information and to develop supportive networks outside of the group. Carers wishing to attend these sessions can request home care to provide support whilst they are attending. Please contact the office for further information if you require this service.
• Members Meeting
  Monthly meeting held last Thursday in the month where people with dementia and their carers meet for a social evening with speakers etc. There is often talks, demonstrations and music. Held at the Harland Centre, Westcliff on Sea. Please contact the service office for further information.
• Shoebury Dementia Cafe
  Cafe for people with dementia and their carers. Information available and guest speakers attending. Runs the third Tuesday of the month between 2 pm and 4 pm. Please contact the service office for further information.
• Shoebury Peer Support Group
  These groups are provided for either people with dementia or their carers. Within these groups participants can talk about their life experiences of dementia and its impact on their lives. The groups offer the chance to share information and to develop supportive networks outside of the group. Carers wishing to attend these sessions can request home care to provide support whilst they are attending. Please contact the office for further information if you require this service.
• Westcliff Dementia Cafe
  This support group offers social interaction, information, refreshments and a guest speaker. Please contact the service office for further information.
• Westcliff Memory Group
  Memory group for people with dementia and their carers. An afternoon of activities, reminiscence, music, singing and games. Please contact the service office for further information.
• Westcliff Peer Support Group
  This support group provides an opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to come together to talk about their experiences of coping with dementia. Please contact the service office for further information.