Services in Birmingham and Solihull

Services offered

• Solihull (South)- Singing for the Brain - Solihull Lodge Comm Centre
  Singing is an opportunity for people with dementia, their carers and family to come together in a friendly and stimulating social environment, express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group. Please contact Solihull Lodge on 0121 474 4242 if you would like to know more.
• Birmingham & Solihull - Information and Resources
  Providing a full range of information as the first point of contact for people with dementia, carers, professionals and the general public. This is done either by telephone support, information packs, leaflets and other publications. We also raise awareness through talks and workshops.
• Birmingham (East) - Dementia Cafe at Ann Marie Howes
  Last Monday of the month afternoon tea for all people with dementia, their familes and friends. A chance to meet others and make friends, while seeking information and support. Located at Ann Marie Howes Centre, 20 Platt Way. Please contact Gary Stanley on 024 7665 2602.
• Birmingham (North) - Dementia Cafe at Perry Tree,
  A monthly cafe open to all, people from North Birmingham in particular are welcome to attend this local support service. Last Monday of the month at Dovedale Road, Kingstanding. Please contact Gary Stanley 024 7665 2602.
• Birmingham (North) - Singing for the Brain – The Perry Tree Centre
  Singing is an opportunity for people with dementia, their carers and family to come together in a friendly and stimulating social environment, express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group. Please contact Gary Stanley on 024 7665 2602 or 07827940844 if you would like to know more.
• Birmingham (South) - Kenrick Dementia Cafe
  Dementia cafe for all those affected by dementia. On the third Monday of the month at the Kenrick Centre, Mill Farm Road. Please contact Gary Stanley on 024 7665 2602.
• Birmingham (South) - Singing for the Brain – The Kenrick Centre
  Singing is an opportunity for people with dementia, their carers and family to come together in a friendly and stimulating social environment, express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group. Please contact Gary Stanley on 024 7665 2602 or 07827940844 if you would like to know more.
• Birmingham - BMAAS Dementia Advisers
  Dementia advisers for people referred from Primary care diagnosed through the BMAAS service (Birmingham Memory Assessment Advice Service) then referred to Dementia adviser team
• Birmingham - Dementia Support (Rest)
  Outreach services to people living with dementia and their families, providing emotional support, information and advice. For referrals please contact 0121 675 1412.
• Birmingham - Dementia Support Service (North Birmingham)
  Outreach services to people living with dementia and their families, providing emotional support, information and advice. Please ring to make a referral 0121 675 1412.
• Birmingham - Dementia Support Service (South Birmingham)
  Outreach services to people living with dementia and their families, providing emotional support, information and advice. For refferals please contact 0121 675 1412.
• Birmingham - Sutton Coldfield Cafe
  Dementia Cafe on 2nd Friday of the month 10.30am to 12.30pm
• Birmingham - The Kings Heath Memory Cafe
  A weekly cafe where people in the early stages of dementia can meet together for support. Various activities take place and the support is driven by the group. Referrals only for further information contact Gerardine Sykes on 0121 474 4242.
• Birmingham - The Kingstanding Memory Cafe
  A weekly cafe where people in the early stages of dementia can meet together for support. Various activities take place and the support is driven by the group. Referrals only for further information contact Gerardine Sykes on 0121 474 4242.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds - Activity Co-ordinators
  Rolling programme of activities for people that have increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style or have a concern about their memory. These activities will include seated Yoga, Tai Chi and Singing for the brain.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds - Ann Marie Howes Activity Group
  Rolling programme of activities for people that have an increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style, or have a concern about their memory.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds - Befriending Service
  The Befriending Service encourages engagement and prevents isolation by arranging a carefully matched befriender to provide companionship and emotional support to people who have an increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or lifestyle or have a concern about their memory, and/or their carer
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds - Information Officer
  To provide information on talks on the Birmingham Hearts & Minds projects.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds - Support Workers
  A support service offering emotional and practical support to people that have increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style or have a concern about their memory.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds - Telephone Advisers
  A telephone based information and sign posting service for perople that have increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style, or a concern about their memory.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds -Erdington Activity Group
  Rolling programme of activities for people that have an increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style, or have a concern about their memory.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds -Handsworth Activity Group
  Rolling programme of activities for people that have an increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style, or have a concern about their memory.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds -Kings Heath Activity Group
  Rolling programme of activities for people that have an increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style, or have a concern about their memory.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds -Sutton Coldfield Activity Group
  Rolling programme of activities for people that have an increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style, or have a concern about their memory.
• Birmingham Hearts & Minds -The Kenrick Centre Activity Group
  Rolling programme of activities for people that have an increased risk of developing dementia through long term health conditions or life style, or have a concern about their memory.
• Solihull (Central) - Singing for the Brain - Solihull Methodist Church
  Singing is an opportunity for people with dementia, their carers and family to come together in a friendly and stimulating social environment, express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group. Please contact Solihull Lodge on 0121 474 4242 if you would like to know more.
• Solihull (Central)- The Station Dementia Cafe Central Solihull
  Dementia cafe for all those affected by dementia on the first Thursday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30am at the Solihull Methodist Church Hall, Blossomfield Road. Please contact Gerardine Sykes on 0121 474 4242.
• Solihull (North) Cafe - Bosworth Dementia Cafe
  Dementia Cafe on first Wednesday of the month 10.30am to 1.30pm at The Bosworth Centre, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5DP
• Solihull (South) - Solihull Lodge Carers Group (Evening)
  Support group for carers caring for someone with dementia. On the third Monday at 7pm to 8:30pm at Solihull Lodge, 210 High Street. Please contact Gerardine Sykes on 0121 474 4242.
• Solihull (South)- Dementia Cafe at South Solihull Lodge
  A place for people affected by dementia to meet others in a similar situation for education, support and social interaction. On the third Monday of the month. Located at Solihull Lodge Community Centre, Grafton Road.
• Solihull (South)- Memory Cafe Solihull Lodge
  A weekly cafe where people in the early stages of dementia can meet together for support. Various activities take place and the support is driven by the group. Referrals only for further information contact Gerardine Sykes on 0121 474 4242.
• Solihull - Dementia Adviser Service
  The dementia adviser service is for people with dementia as the main priority, as well as their supporters and carers, providing a named contact throughout their journey with dementia.
• Solihull - Dementia Support Service (North Solihull)
  Outreach services to people living with dementia and their families, providing emotional support, information and advice. For refferals please contact 0121 474 4242.
• Solihull - Dementia Support Service (South Solihull)
  Outreach services to people living with dementia and their families, providing emotional support, information and advice. For refferals please contact 0121 474 4242.
• Solihull Advocacy
  Self instructed advocacy for people with dementia and their carers. Please contact Carol Gibson on 0121 474 4242.
• Solihull Assistive Technology (POM)
  Assistive technology service offering a variety of low level equipment to support people with dementia to continue to live an active life. Service can be accessed via Dementia Adviser, Advocate, and Peer Support Services.