Services in Salisbury and District

Services offered

• Carers Support groups
  These are structured regular support groups for the carers of people with dementia, and are facilitated by the 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.
• Dementia Support
  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 appropriate. This service could be delivered through a Dementia Adviser Service, a Dementia Support Worker Service or through a combination of the two.
• Foresters Day Support
  The day support service 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.
• Home & Community Support
  This is a one to one support service for people with dementia who are living in their own homes. Home Support staff visit the home providing meaningful companisionship, stimulation and individual care for the person with dementia. This can also include trips out, walks and visits to local places of interest as required. This service also enables carers to have a short regular respite breaks.
• Memory Cafe - Day
  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
• Memory Cafe - Evening
  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
• Singing for the Brain - Amesbury
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
• Singing for the brain - Bradford on Avon
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
• Singing for the Brain - Harnham
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
• Singing for the brain - Lockeridge
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
• Singing for the brain - Rowde
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
• Singing for the Brain - Tisbury
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
• Singing for the brain - Westbury
  These are structured group sessions for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
• Telephone Information Line
  Telephone Information Lines 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 Moorings
  This group is to help people with dementia and their families to feel part of society, where they are supported to access and participate in social activities.