Signposting
Caraway Signposting for Dementia
When you or a loved one is living with dementia, it can be overwhelming and hard at times. There is a wealth of support and advice available for families living with dementia.
We have created a quick guide to some of the support you can access now, this includes many of our local organisations as well as national charities and support groups.
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What, Where and How
Age UK can offer well-being support and practical advice including assistance applying for benefits.
T: 023 8036 8636
W: www.ageuk.org.uk/southampton
Carers In Southampton help adult unpaid carers with signposting, carers cards, carers assessments and emergency planning.
T: 02380 582387
W: www.carersinsouthampton.co.uk
E: enquiries@carersinsouthampton.co.uk
Dementia Carers Count provide a one-day course for partners, family members and friends caring for someone with dementia to explore the topic of delirium in more detail. If you would like to attend this one-day courses in the future.
T: 020 3096 7894
W: dementiacarers.org.uk
Dementia UK’s website is a useful resource for lots of practical advice on living well with dementia. Their Dementia Hotline that can be contacted if you need to speak to someone.
T: 0800 888 6678
W: www.dementiauk.org
Independent Age can provide you and your family with clear, free and impartial advice on the issues including care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility. They offer telephone support including practical advice and friendship calls as well as a wealth of information on their website.
T: 0800 319 6789
W: www.independentage.org
Solent Mind is the local branch of the charity Mind and they also have some really good resources including a Coronavirus Well Being Hub and Well Being tool kits.
T: 023 8202 7810
W: solentmind.org.uk
SO:Linked offer practical advice, support and sign-posting with everything from food and medicine deliveries to support with your pets. Their friendly navigators can be contacted by phone or check out their website.
T: 023 8021 6050
W: www.solinked.org.uk
Southampton Adult Services can be contacted if you need to self-refer for support with respite, private carers or care home placement.
T: 023 8083 3003
E: adultsocialcareconnect@southampton.gov.uk
Whilst it is aimed at those living with early onset dementia, those of us who are young at heart will probably find Young Dementia useful as well. They have lots of practical advice about living with dementia.
W: www.youngdementiauk.org
As part of our Social Prescribing Service, we would like to extend our support to your team during this demanding time. Offering an additional option for your patients. Please pass on our contact details to those that may need additional advice or support.
T: 02380 170610
W: southamptonprimarycare.org.uk/patients/services/social-prescribing-service/
