Alzheimer’s Society is the leading support and research charity for people living with dementia, their families and carers. People with dementia will always be at the centre of everything they do and with the right support people can live well with dementia.
The Dementia Resource Centre – Someone to talk to, Something to do
The Dementia Resource Centre based in Lincoln Road (car park on York Road) is a one stop shop for people to access advice, information and support. Its aim is to provide a wide range of services that really meet the needs of local people and make a positive difference to their lives. They have drop-in peer support groups and can provide one-to-one support where needed, please contact them for a timetable and more information, they would be happy to chat with you! They have a cafe on site where you’re able to pop in and have tea and cake, or even a bacon sandwich! While you’re there you can find out more about what they can offer, which activities you can get involved in and talk to one of their Dementia Support Workers for one-to-one advice and guidance. Alternatively contact them via phone or email for more information on one of their activity sessions such as Singing for the Brain, Think and Share, their Peer Support Group for Carers and other events and activities they may be running. The Dementia Resource Centre is open between 9.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday
Contact the centre
To contact the centre you can call 01733 865710 or email [email protected] Alternatively, please call their Dementia Connect support line for advice and information on 0333 150 3456 (open every day). The times to call are:
- Monday-Wednesday 9am-8pm
- Thursday-Friday 9am-5pm
- Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
Their work depends on the help of volunteers for all of their groups and activities and they are always looking for new recruits to enable them to continue with their vital work. For more information about how to volunteer, please email: [email protected] For further information about dementia, please visit: the Alzheimers Society website to find out more about the services available in Peterborough.
