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Memory loss and dementia – useful organisations
Find contact information and further details for useful organisations that can help you with memory loss and dementia in the UK.
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Useful organisations
Alzheimer’s Society online shop
Telephone
0333 366 0035 (8am–8pm Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm Sunday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
alzheimers.org.uk/shop
Alzheimer’s Society’s online shop offers a wide range of products designed to help with everyday life for people with dementia and their carers.
AlzProducts
Telephone
024 7642 2224
Website
www.alzproducts.co.uk/contact-us (contact form)
www.alzproducts.co.uk
AlzProducts is a shop that stocks specialist dementia aids and equipment.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Telephone
01455 883300 (10am–4pm Monday–Friday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bacp.co.uk
The BACP represents counsellors and psychotherapists. It can give people information about counselling and psychotherapy services, including a list of counsellors and psychotherapists in their local area. It can also advise people about what to look for in a therapist.
Carers UK
Telephone
0808 808 7777 (helpline, 9am–6pm Monday–Friday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.carersuk.org
Carers UK gives expert advice, information and support to carers.
Counselling Directory
Telephone
0333 325 2500 (10am–4pm Monday–Friday)
Website
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
The Counselling Directory website includes a searchable database of counsellors and psychotherapists who are members of a recognised professional organisation. It also has information about how talking therapies may help.
Healthcare Pro
Telephone
0345 121 8111 (8am–8pm Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm Saturday–Sunday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.healthcarepro.co.uk
Healthcare Pro provides products and services designed to support independent living.
MedicAlert®
Telephone
01908 951045 (8am–3.30pm Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm Saturday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.medicalert.org.uk
MedicAlert® provide services and jewellery to help ensure someone’s wishes are followed, should they be unable to communicate themselves in an emergency situation.
The memory handbook
Alzheimer’s Society’s The memory handbook contains practical ideas for people living with memory problems. Copies are free. You can order online or over the phone.
Review information
Last reviewed: January 2021
Next review due: January 2024
Our information is based on evidence and need, and is regularly updated using quality-controlled processes. It is reviewed by experts in health and social care and people affected by dementia.
Reviewed by: Dr Georgina Charlesworth, Senior Lecturer, Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, UCL and Professor Tom Dening, Professor of Dementia Research, Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham.
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