Services in Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Services offered

• Befriending
  Befriending services provide personalised support for people with dementia and/or their carers either in their own home or during outings and activieis in the community.
• Carers' Support Group (Filton)
  These are structured regular support groups for the carers of people with dementia and are facilitated by Alzheimer's Society. Those attending will have the chance to discuss, amongst other things, the diagnosis of dementia and its consequences in an informal environment with other members of the group. These groups are the place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms, as well as a place to make friends. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Carers' Support Group (Kingswood)
  These are structured regular support groups for the carers of people with dementia and are facilitated by Alzheimer's Society. Those attending will have the chance to discuss, amongst other things, the diagnosis of dementia and its consequences in an informal environment with other members of the group. These groups are the place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms, as well as a place to make friends. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Carers' Support Group (Thornbury)
  These are structured regular support groups for the carers of people with dementia and are facilitated by Alzheimer's Society. Those attending will have the chance to discuss, amongst other things, the diagnosis of dementia and its consequences in an informal environment with other members of the group. These groups are the place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms, as well as a place to make friends. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Carers' Support Group (Westbury on Trym)
  These are structured regular support groups for the carers of people with dementia and are facilitated by Alzheimer's Society. Those attending will have the chance to discuss, amongst other things, the diagnosis of dementia and its consequences in an informal environment with other members of the group. These groups are the place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms, as well as a place to make friends. This group is for people living in the Bristol area. Please contact the local services office number to book in to use this service. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Carers' Support Group (Yate)
  These are structured regular support groups for the carers of people with dementia and are facilitated by Alzheimer's Society. Those attending will have the chance to discuss, amongst other things, the diagnosis of dementia and its consequences in an informal environment with other members of the group. These groups are the place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms, as well as a place to make friends. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Carers' Support Groups (Callington Road - am)
  These are structured regular support groups for the carers of people with dementia and are facilitated by Alzheimer's Society. Those attending will have the chance to discuss, amongst other things, the diagnosis of dementia and its consequences in an informal environment with other members of the group. These groups are the place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms, as well as a place to make friends. This group is for carers living in the Bristol area. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Dementia Support (Bristol)
  Dementia Support Services provide support to people with dementia and their carers to help them to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. They also assist people with dementia and their carers to identify their needs and to access appropriate services. This service can be provided through one to one support, home visits etc as needed.
• Dementia Support (South Glos)
  Dementia Support Services provide support to people with dementia and their carers to help them to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. They also assist people with dementia and their carers to identify their needs and to access appropriate services. This service can be provided through one to one support, home visits etc as needed.
• In Care Support Group (Kingswood)
  These are structured regular support groups for the carers of people with dementia who are now in a care home, and are facilitated by Alzheimer's Society. These groups are the place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms, as well as a place to make friends.
• Memory Cafe (Bedminster)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. We'd love it if you joined us.
• Memory Cafe (Filton)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Memory Cafe (Fishponds)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. The Cafe is open from 2pm until 4pm on the second Friday of each month. Please come along and join us.
• Memory Cafe (Hanham)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. The cafe is open from 6.30pm until 8.30pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Come along and join us.
• Memory Cafe (Henleaze)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. The Cafe is open from 2pm until 4pm on the third Friday of every month. Please come along and join us.
• Memory Cafe (South Gloucestershire)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. The Cafe is open from 2pm until 4pm on the first Monday of every month (apart from Bank Holidays). Please come along and join us.
• Memory Cafe (St Werburghs)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. The cafe is open from 2pm until 4pm on the second Thursday of every month. Please come along and join us.
• Memory Cafe (Westbury on Trym)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Memory Cafe (Whitchurch)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. Please contact the local office to book a space.
• Memory Cafe (Yate)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Memory Cafe - Fortnightly (Withywood)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Memory Cafe - Monthly (Withywood)
  Cafés are open to anyone worried about their memory, worried about someone else’s memory or affected by dementia. They provide practical information and support, as well as the opportunity for people with dementia, their families and carers to ask questions and to listen to others experiences. They also provide an informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. The cafe is open from 10am until noon on the first Tuesday of every month (apart from Bank Holiday weeks). Please come along and join us.
• Newsletter
  A quarterly Locality newsletter that provides information about local services and events across Avon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
• Peer Support Group (St Werburghs)
  These are structured regular support groups for people with dementia and are facilitated by Alzheimer's Society. Those attending will have the chance to discuss, amongst other things, the diagnosis of dementia and its consequences in an informal environment with other members of the group. These groups are the place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms, as well as a place to make friends. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Singing for the Brain (Horfield)
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy through singing. The group is led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support, engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Singing for the Brain (St Monica's)
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy through singing. The group is led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support, engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Singing for the Brain (Staplehill)
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy through singing. The group is led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support, engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Singing for the Brain (Thornbury)
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy through singing. The group is led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support, engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Singing for the Brain (Whitchurch)
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy through singing. The group is led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support, engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Singing for the Brain (Withywood)
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy through singing. The group is led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support, engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere. Please contact the local office to book a place.
• Sports and Social Club (Bradley Stoke)
  This is a structured regular support group for people with dementia, with an emphasis on sport and social activities. This group is to help people with dementia and their families to feel part of society, stay fit, have fun and make new friendships in a safe and friendly environment. It is also a place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms. Please come along and join us.
• Sports and Social Club (Hengrove Park)
  This is a structured regular support group for people with dementia, with an emphasis on sport and social activities. This group is to help people with dementia and their families to feel part of society, stay fit, have fun and make new friendships in a safe and friendly environment. It is also a place to share concerns, experiences and coping mechanisms. Please come along and join us.
• Telephone Support
  This is a free and confidential information and support service on dementia which includes advice on: • Appropriate support services (memory cafes, Singing for the Brain ® etc); • Where to go for legal and financial advice; • What day and home care services are available; • What to look for when choosing a care home; • Dealing with problems or concerns; • Communication issues.
• The Limes Day Support Service
  A day support service for younger people with dementia which provides personalised care and support in a safe environment. People with dementia have the opportunity to take part in meaningful activities and will be supported to decide how they spend their time, and be encouraged to maintain their independence where appropriate. Support will be available with both health and personal care needs.