LINKS
NATIONAL CONTACT DETAILS
Alzheimer’s Society
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
A national society with a range of research, information, courses, support line and practical advice about Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Research UK
http://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/
National research organisation for Alzheimer’s. Includes information about research and Alzheimer’s including a useful explanatory animation.
Age UK
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/health-wellbeing/conditions-illnesses/dementia/what-is-dementia/
Country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. Also provides useful information about dementia
Dementia UK
https://www.dementiauk.org/
National organisation providing information about living with dementia as well as specialist one-to-one support and expert advice through Admiral Nurses.
Dementia Connect
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/local-information/dementia-connect/#!/search
Alzheimer's Society's dementia services directory for anyone affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
This link takes you to services listed within 15 miles of the Sway area
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/local-information/dementia-connect/#!/results/list?p=0&q=%7B%22place%22:%22Sway,%20United%20Kingdom%22,%22alz%22:false,%22cat%22:125%7D
Department of Health Dementia Atlas
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/carey-mulligan-aims-to-change-global-attitudes-towards-dementia
interactive map of England allows people to make comparisons about the quality of dementia care in their area, on issues such as prevention, diagnosis and support.
Hospice UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/what-we-offer/clinical-and-care-support/hospice-enabled-dementia-care
Examples of a hospice approach to dementia care
National Council for Palliative Care
http://www.ncpc.org.uk/sites/default/files/How_Would_I_know.pdf
Useful leaflet to give advice how to help someone with dementia in pain or distress
NHS UK
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/dementia-guide/Pages/about-dementia.aspx
NHS site with wide amount of information about dementia