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Information and Support - Dementia / Alzheimer’s

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by dementia, the following organisations may be able to help.

Dementia UK

Dementia UK provides a helpline staffed by specialist Admiral Nurses who can advise on all aspects of caring for someone with dementia.

Phone: 0800 888 6678

Visit the Dementia UK site

Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer’s Society provides information and support to people with any form of dementia and their carers throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Phone: 0333 150 3456

Visit the Alzheimer's Society website

Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland provides information, advice and personalised support services across Scotland.

Phone: 0808 808 3000 (24/7)

Visit the Alzheimer Scotland website

Alzheimer's Research UK

Alzheimer’s Research UK provides information about dementia and dementia research.

Phone: 0300 111 5111

Visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website

Wales Dementia Helpline

Wales Dementia Helpline offer support and agency signposting for anyone caring for someone with dementia.

Phone: 0808 808 2235

Visit the Wales Dementia Helpline website

Rare Dementia Support

Rare Dementia Support provides information and support to people living with rare dementias, their carers, families and friends.

Visit the Rare Dementia Support website

Dementia Carers

Dementia Carers Count provides support and practical advice on the everyday reality of being a carer of someone with dementia.

Phone: 0800 652 1102

Visit the Dementia Carers Count website

Dementia Friends

Dementia Friends helps people understand more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition in England and Wales.

Visit the Dementia Friends website

Related Information and Support

If you have also been affected by bereavement, or caring issues, organisations listed on our Bereavement support page or Carers support page may be able to help.

You can find current information and support for issues covered by Action Line on the BBC Action Line website.