East Midlands area

Welcome to the East Midlands area page. Here you can find out what is happening in your area, and how you can organise an event yourself.

Need some local fundraising support?

Your Community fundraiser is here to give you a hand by offering you support, materials and advice. Alternatively tell us about your fundraising idea and we will get in touch with you. Simply fill out our East Midlands 'organising your own event' online form.

Hayley Child
Community Fundraiser - East Midlands
Tel: 01522 692 681
Email: hayley.child@alzheimers.org.uk

Join us on Facebook and Twitter

Join Alzheimer's Society East Midlands on Facebook and Twitter - find out about upcoming events, local news stories and volunteering opportunities near you.

Upcoming events

Lincoln 10k - 7 April - New Years Resolution to lose weight? Why not set yourself a challenge and register for the Lincoln 10k on 7 April. Giving yourself something to aim for will help you stay motivated to exercise and lose weight fast. Contact hayley.child@alzheimers.org.uk to run for Alzheimer's Society.

Local news

Vicky McClure steps out to fight dementia at Nottingham Memory Walk - Actress, Vicky McClure joined walkers from across Nottingham to fight dementia at Alzheimer's Society's flagship fundraising event, Memory Walk.

Local volunteering opportunities

Do you have some time to spare? Everyone has something to contribute to the Society. Volunteering is flexible, ranging from a few hours a year to several hours a week. It's your choice.

Check out many other exciting volunteering opportunities in the East Midlands area or contact your Community Fundraiser to discuss.

More about Alzheimer's Society in the East Midlands area

In the East Midlands there are over 54,000 people with dementia and it is predicted that this figure will rise to 71,000 by 2017.

There are support groups and local services which provide day care and home care for people with dementia, as well as support and befriending services to help partners and families cope with the demands of caring. Find our more about services in the East Midlands area.