Worcestershire Groups
Als Cafés for Younger People living with dementia and their families and supporters
For people diagnosed under the age of 65 or living with probable diagnosis under the age of 65 and their family members and friends. The dementia café provides an opportunity to meet regularly in an informal, social environment to talk to other people living with dementia. The café also provides information about dementia, local services and practical information about living well with dementia.
Please come along where you will be given a very warm welcome.
For more information call Alzheimer’s Society on: 01905 621 887
| AL’s Evesham | LastTuesday | 7.00pm-9.00pm | Yates Court,Evesham | WR11 DDN | Co-ordinator – Joanna Weir 07865 089 180 |
| AL’s Redditch | LastWednesday | 7.00pm-9.00pm | Terry Spring Court,Redditch | B987DJ | Co-ordinator – Gill Read 07803 116557 |
| AL’s Worcester | SecondMonday | 7.00pm-9.00pm | Sanctuary Group,Chamber Court | WR13ZQ | Co-ordinator – Liz Comerford 07725 220 422 |
| AL’s Kidderminster | Second Wednesday | 7.00pm-9.30pm | The Café, Severn Valley Railway Station, Kidderminster | DY101QZ | Co-ordinator – Maggie Parker 07803 220 421 |
Connection Point
The Connection Point is a monthly opportunity for people affected by young onset dementia to come together with staff working in the different services in Worcestershire. We have activities including:
- information and education
- opportunities to have individual time with staff and
- an information marketplace
- complementary therapies
- An alternative activity such as music, art or dance
Each month we have a different theme for our information and education sessions. You are welcome to come along to these meetings. Please see this flyer for more information.
Dementia Voice Worcestershire
Dementia Voice Worcestershire is an activist group of younger people with dementia and family members. This leaflet tells you more about our work. We welcome new members. If you are interested in finding out more about this group, please contact us. We are part of the Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project (DEEP). To find out more about the DEEP network you might want to visit their website http://dementiavoices.org.uk/.
We welcome feedback and ideas on how we can improve services and support from people living with young onset dementia and family members. Even if you are not interested in being part of the group, there are many opportunities for people to get involved in having a say about their experiences or about services. If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with us.