Services in Armagh and Dungannon
Armagh and Dungannon Office
Alzheimer's Society
First Steps Centre
21a William Street
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT70 1DX
Tel: 028 87753812
Email: tricia.mcgrath@alzheimers.org.uk
Services offered
- Information stand/Memory Clinic Armagh & Dungannon
The service offers community support by providing information at the local memory clinic, signposting of services and providing information for anyone with any concern about dementia by providing a mix of information packs, leaflets and other publications, telephone information. Please contact the office for more inofrmation. - Carer Information Programme Armagh & Dungannon
The carer information programme provides the opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of dementia. The programme runs twice a year and consists of four weekly sessions covering a variety of topics. These can include sessions on communication, unusual behaviour, legal and financial issues etc - Carer Support Group Armagh
The Support Group gives family carers the opportunity to meet others in similar situations and a chance to share their experiences, concerns and problems in an understanding and confidential setting. The Armagh Carer Support Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month in Mullinure Health & Wellbeing Centre, Armagh from 7:00pm-9pm. - Carer Support Group Dungannon
The Support Group gives family carers the opportunity to meet others in similar situations and a chance to share their experiences, concerns and problems in an understanding and confidential setting. The Dungannon Carer Support Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month in First Steps Women's Centre Dungannon from 7:00pm-9pm. - Dementia Cafe Dungannon
The Friendship Club meet in First Steps Women's Centre on the last Friday of each month for peer support and a relationship centred approach to care for those with dementia and their carers. - Dementia Support Service Armagh & Dungannon
One-to-one support, information and guidance by phone, email or face-to-face for people with dementia and/or their carers (at home or in another accessible location) - Information & Signposting Armagh & Dungannon
Providing information for anyone with any concern about dementia by providing a mix of information packs, leaflets and other publications, telephone information, loan libraries and meetings. - Outings and Day Trips Armagh & Dungannon
Specific events for people with dementia and carers