Find out how care plans should be reviewed and how to resolve complaints in Northern Ireland.

Anyone caring for someone with dementia can get an carer's assessment. This page outlines the criteria used by the health and social care trust (HSCT) to work out the appropriate support.

Grants and assistance are available for some of the equipment and home adaptations that make daily life easier for people affected by dementia.

Anyone with dementia can get an assessment of need. It should identify the person’s needs and what support would meet these needs. It also helps informs decisions around paying for care.

Read our carer's guidance for accessing care and support at home for people with dementia and carers in Northern Ireland. 

There are various places where you can get help with legal and financial matters. Some of the resources are free but you will have to pay for some of them.

Read about the different ways that you can plan for your future when you're living with dementia in Northern Ireland.

If you are living with dementia, it's a good idea to get your financial and legal affairs in order. We have advice on sorting out your paperwork and managing your money for people in Northern Ireland.

Children and young people can respond in a number of different ways when someone close to them has dementia. We look at common reactions and worries of children and young people, as well as signs of distress.

Children and young people need reassurance when somebody has a diagnosis of dementia. They want to know that you are there for them and that you are all in this situation together.  

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about direct payments in Northern Ireland.

Children and young people can help the person with dementia. While it won't always be appropriate for them to be involved,  there are aspects of caring that are fulfilling.