Welcome to Woking Area web site.
Advice and information
The
Branch offers a wide range of information and advice literature, and a
small library of reference books and videos. We also have a data-base of
dementia specific information.
A regular Branch
newsletter is produced, to which all are
encouraged to contribute. It enjoys a wide circulation, reaching those with an
interest in the Branch.
Please let us know if you would like your name
added to the mailing list.
Helpline
There is a telephone helpline from 9.00am -
4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Tel: 01483 753651
Dementia Link Project
This consists of a
carer support and advocacy worker who can
visit carers at home to offer a listening ear, information and advice and help
them make their views heard. We also have a
dementia and memory support worker to help people
in the early stages of dementia and her role includes developing early stage
support services.
Carers' Support Group
The Carers' Support Group is an
informal meeting that aims to bring carers together to support one another on a
monthly basis. Contact the Branch for a detailed programme.
Day Centre
The
Day
Centre offers a stimulating day for people with dementia and a break for
carers. Lunch and refreshments are provided, and escorted transport for those
who need it. For more information about referral and assessment, contact the
Day Centre Manager.
Funding and Donations
The Alzheimer's Society is a
registered charity that relies heavily on volunteers for the provision of
services. The day centre is poorly funded by Surrey Social Services and Surrey
Care Trust, and at present our premises are provided by Friends Of The Elderly.
Local
fund-raising and donations are an essential
part of our operation.
Volunteering
We are always
looking for volunteers to help with fund-raising,
publicity events, serving on the Development Committee, working as volunteers
in the day centre etc. If YOU could help in this way, please contact the
Branch.
We encourage membership of the National Alzheimer's Society, to
enable the voice of people with dementia and their carers to be heard.
Membership is free for carers and people with dementia, if they wish. Please
contact us for a membership form.
Contact Points
Woking Branch Branch Enquiries and Help
Line 01483 753651
The Woking branch complies with the Data
Protection Act 1998. We also welcome comments about our services. If you wish
to make a complaint or compliment please
contact the branch manager.
Email:
Woking Branch
