Resources / Links

There is already a lot of information available – but it can be difficult to know where to make a start. Our special diary pack will, we hope, help people who are newly diagnosed to make that start.

You can register to be send a copy on the Campaign Pack page of this website.

People we spoke to told us that they had found the following organisations very helpful.


Suffolk Family CarersSuffolk Family Carers

www.suffolk-carers.org.uk

The Suffolk Family Carer Helpline is open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Telephone: 01473 232679

Most callers ask for information on what help is available, what their rights are, and how they can get support to take a break from their role as a carer - for more information, see the Suffolk Family Carers. Some callers just need someone to listen to them.


Alzheimer’s Society National Website Alzheimer’s Society National Website

www.alzheimers.org.uk

A fantastic resource with fact sheets, useful information and contacts.

Local branch details:

West Suffolk Alzheimer’s Society Branch
alzheimers.org.uk/BranchWebsites/westsuffolk
Telephone: 01284 766433

East Suffolk Alzheimer’s Society Branch
alzheimers.org.uk/BranchWebsites/eastsuffolk
Telephone: 01473 211050


Age Concern SuffolkAge Concern Suffolk

www.ageconcernsuffolk.org.uk

Includes Suffolk Younger People with Dementia Service
Telephone: 01449 674266


Suffolk Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

www.smhp.nhs.uk

Suffolk Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust provides assessment and treatment services for people affected by dementia. We have specialist practitioners [doctors, nurses, psychologist, occupational and other therapists] across Suffolk [excluding Waveney] and Thetford. If you are worried about your memory, or about someone you care about then contact your GP who can refer you to our services for an assessment.


Forgetting the People You Love... An International Resource Guide to Coping With Alzheimer's

Realizing the onset of Alzheimer’s in yourself or a loved one is hard enough before having to cope with the consequences. For someone experiencing Alzheimer’s, it can be a confusing, disorienting time that greatly impacts their lifestyle and relationships. For busy family members too, it can be hard to be a caregiver while juggling a career, home life and kids. While it is a difficult situation for everyone involved, there are a number of ways to cope and help make things easier.

Click here for resources to find out more about Alzheimer’s and coping techniques.


Debenham Project
The Debenham Project Logo

Dedicated to giving practical and emotional support to all in the Debenham area of Suffolk who care for those with dementia.

The range of services already include: a confidential telephone support line, an information and advice centre, activities and social support sessions, Food 'n' Friends luncheon clubs, a website and medication management.

To go to the Debenham Project Website, please click here.


Suffolk Dementia Strategy

Please click here for Suffolk's response to the national dementia strategy 2009 - 'Living well with dementia'.


Royal College of Psychiatry

Dementia Gateway

A website hosting a range of dementia resources to support those with dementia, their carers and those working in dementia services.

It features practical tips and tools, including two free e-learning resources and includes coverage of key topics such as symptoms, types of dementia, myths about dementia, activity and nutrition.

Click here to go to the site.

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