https://www.carerstrusthofe.org.uk/help_and_advice/carer-wellbeing/

Carers Trust Heart of England’s aim is to support carers and those they care for by providing the highest possible quality, individually tailored care support service that improves the lives of carers, the people they care for and their families. 

They will carry out a Carer's Assessment but also offer on-going emotional support until their loved one is discharged from Secondary MH. Patient make a self–referral on 0845 155 1797 or request a referral from the service user’s care coordinator. (Felicity's old team so ask her any questions!)

View as an e-book or order hard copy. Info on local care providers, paying for care, finding a care home etc.

Range of free support, information advice and guidance tailored to carers unique needs - supported by using a holistic approach enabling them to continue caring role for as long as they choose

https://respiteassociation.org/ 

Mobilise

Fancy a Cuppa with other unpaid carers? | Mobilise (mobiliseonline.co.uk)

Online meetings offering a space space for anyone caring for a loved one.

Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carerstrusthoef/

Service which offers personalised support to people living with dementia and their loved ones.  Support offered online, face to face and on the telephone.  We can refer in through the link.

Other resource: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/staying-independent/giving-up-driving#content-start

Admiral Nurses: (Dementia UK)

Admiral Nurses are specialist nurses in dementia care and provide free advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one.

National Admiral Nurse Helpline (Mon – Sunday) Anyone can call for advice. 0800 888 6678

Or families can book a virtual clinic appointment - www.dementiauk.org

- Various singing, storytelling and reminisence courses and groups for people living with dementia and their carers.

Stratford - 10am to 3pm on Wednesday

How it works

We give carers time for respite while their loved ones have fun in a warm, friendly and stimulating environment. The Dementia Day Service (Memory Club) suits those with mild to moderate dementia. The activities are based around individual skills and needs to ensure members get the most out of their time with us.

We provide comfortable surroundings which help our clients to feel safe and relaxed during their time with us.

• Sessions up to 5 hours per day
• includes refreshments & lunch

Cost: £45

https://vasa.org.uk/dementia-day-services/

Where: James Court in Warwick

When:

Dell Court, Henley in Arden - Tuesdays & Thursdays9.00am – 3.00pm

James Court, Warwick - Wednesdays & Fridays9.00am – 3.00pm

Cost: All Dementia Day Opportunities Venues: £50.00 / day- includes lunch and refreshments.

Warwickshire County Council Funded Clients - Lunch- Up to £10.00. £7.50 late cancellation for lunch fee.

· Arts and Crafts
· Interesting and Interactive Activities
· Socialising and Conversation
· Games
· Physical Activity

Periods of quiet time are built in to meet the needs and preferences of each person.

Contact: Holly Richards 07818935661 hello@familiarfriends.co.uk 

• We do not provide transport at present. 

• We will not be able to provide regular personal care. 

• We can prompt people to take their medication if required. 

• Carer can attend an initial session to help participant feel settled

Run by Sky Blues in the Community.

Friday mornings 10am-11:30am at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Warwick, CV34 4QY.

sbitc@sbitc.org.uk / 02476 786 349

Pt has shared that some of the carers/family/partners for those who attend the group will meet for a coffee during the session - built their own peer support group

Every Wednesday afternoon 1.30-3pm at the SYDNI Centre (please call the Centre at 01926 42207 to check for any changes)

Email memorycafe@warwick.ac.uk for more info

Dementia Day Care in South Warwickshire | The Rainbow Care Group

Mon and Weds, 10am-4pm - Whitnash Sports and Social Club

Fees vary but around £14 p.h. Free taster session available.

https://therainbowcaregroup.com/dementia-day-care-south-warwickshire/

Dementia information in your language | Alzheimer's Society (alzheimers.org.uk)

3rd Monday of every month, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Drop-in for people with dementia and their family and friends, can come to meet others, have a chat over a cup of coffee, share experiences and information, and learn about support available in their local communities.
Run by volunteers and held at The Kenilworth Centre
Contact: Andrew Yates

Email: Thelittlerayofsunshinecafe@hotmail.com

When: Once a month on a Saturday - 10.30-12 for carers of loved ones with dementia
Where: Waverley Day Centre, Waverley Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1JL
Contact: 07867 698073 / contact@pbrittontrustfordementia.org.uk 

1st and 3rd Monday of the month (excluding Bank Holidays) 2.00-4.00pm.
Venue: All Saints Church Centre, Emscote, Warwick CV34 5NJ

Free parking on site

Delicious refreshments

Catering for both the ‘carer’ and the ‘cared for‘

• Advice sessions (one to one, in a group) led by relevantly trained professionals

• Visiting speakers on a range of useful topics

• A variety of reminiscence activities linked with eg music, gentle exercise, art…offered with a gentle and sensitive approach

Contact

Email All Saints’ church office: allsaints.emscote@outlook.com

Or phone: 01926 492073 or 07507 646030

https://allsaintsemscote.co.uk/memory-cafe/

This is an informal group based at Chase Meadow Community centre that aims to connect people of the community to meet for tea/cake and a chat. This is a dementia-friendly groups, however, is not limited to those with Dementia as many friends and family enjoy attending too.

(Updated FH 14/03/25)

https://allsaintsemscote.co.uk/memory-singers/

Singing for the Brain is a service provided by the Alzheimer’s Society, a group for people with dementia or memory loss and their families/carers, which uses singing and music to improve wellbeing and confidence.

Takes place twice monthly, on the first and third Mondays of the month. 1pm - 2:30pm

https://brunswickhlc.org.uk/event/singing-for-the-brain/2020-01-06/

A charity to support and train people caring for people with Dementia. They have a website to gain further information, or you can contact Tel: 01789 261061 / https://www.reminiscence.org.uk/

TBC - email sent

You can apply for a care needs assessment by contacting your local council.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ - Age UK are a great source of information and support

You can call the advice line on 0800 055 6112. We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.

Carers Assessment and information: https://www.caringtogetherwarwickshire.org.uk/

Caring Together Warwickshire also offer a range of free support, information advice and guidance tailored to carers unique needs - supported by using a holistic approach enabling them to continue caring role for as long as they choose.

Call Caring Together Warwickshire On: 0800 197 55 44

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday open until 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Carers- https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

If you are not eligible for a carers allowance you may be able to get ‘Carers Credit’ - https://www.gov.uk/carers-credit

Link: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/coventryandwarwickshire/our-services/home-support-6862c6cd-c838-ed11-97b0-0003ff4b081d/

Hourly rates apply but we can arrange a benefit check to ensure you receive any financial assistance to which you are entitled. Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire - Head Office's catchment area.

Email: home.support@ageukcovwarks.org.uk
Telephone: 02476 258228

Link: https://www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk/home-care-services/housekeeping-services/errands-and-shopping/

• Everyday assistance - picking up prescriptions, errands or weekly shops

• attending appointments

• picking up prescriptions - personal assistant

• Domiciliary care

• from £25.27 an hour

Meals on Wheels options:

Wiltshire Farm Foods
Frozen ready meals delivered to customer's house - Order online or by phone
https://www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com/

Oakhouse Foods
Frozen ready meals delivered to customer's house - Order online or by phone
https://www.oakhousefoods.co.uk/

Parsley box

Non-frozen meals delivered to your door – order online - https://www.parsleybox.com/

Community Food Fleet (run by WRCC)

Delivery is free.

Email: cff@wrccrural.org.uk

Tel: 01926 800915

Website: Community Food Fleet - WRCC (wrccrural.org.uk)

Leaflet can be requested.

Blue Bird Care: https://www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/services/252/domiciliary-care

Seniors helping Seniors: https://home-care-solihull.co.uk/

Dementia UK - Get support and advice

Looking for information or advice about dementia or Alzheimer’s? Call the Dementia Helpline for free on 0800 888 6678 for support from dementia specialist Admiral Nurses. The Helpline is open from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday to Sunday.

Website: https://www.dementiauk.org/

Website: https://www.qualitysolicitors.com/moore-tibbits       Telephone: 01926 491 181

This is a great website for information and resources such as guidance, news on research and real life stories.

https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/financial-and-legal-support/attendance-allowance/

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/legal-financial/lasting-power-attorney

https://www.carehome.co.uk/advice/who-pays-what

A local council web page with loads of information about dementia, including support, local groups and services and advice on living well with dementia:  www.warwickshire.gov.uk/dementia

https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/notices/af/herbert-protocol/#:~:text=The%20Herbert%20Protocol%20is%20a,mobile%20numbers 

The Herbert Protocol is a form that carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person, or the person themselves can fill in.

It contains a list of information to help the police if the person goes missing, including:

• Medication required

• Mobile numbers

• Places previously located

• A recent photograph

Some patients find that having a key safe with a spare key inside is helpful from a safety point of view. You can add the passcode combination for this key safe to a person's medical record so that in an emergency or a situation where no one answers, the house can be accessed without having to use force. This is a personal preference and would require consent from the patient. 

Care Alarms: A range of different types of care alarms that are available that could be helpful:

From clocks to watches https://www.carealarms.co.uk/medication-reminders.html

Tab Time Reminder:  £14.99 https://www.carealarms.co.uk/tabtimer-pill-reminder.html

Vibrating Reminder Watch: £22.04

 https://www.carealarms.co.uk/pivotell-vibratime-vibrating-reminder-watch.html

Tab Time pill Dispenser Reminder: £74.94

 https://www.carealarms.co.uk/medelert-mark-2-pill-dispenser-and-reminder.html

Please note that this podcast is not specific to Dementia and focuses more on issues common for those who are unpaid carers for a family member for any illness/condition.

A selection of suggested books to read for those wanting to learn more about Dementia. 

Online information and videos about different Dementia related topics such as 'changes personality', 'Understanding early signs' and 'distressed behaviour'. 

Concerts are free of charge, held bi-monthly & usually on Wednesdays around tea-time. Refreshments are provided. The concerts can seat 12 comfortably.

(All persons requiring assistance to attend safely will need to bring someone with them)

Contact: colwellcindy@hotmail.com

Coming soon - Concerts at Saltisford Church, Warwick.

(Added FH 08/01/25)

The Brain Charity’s Music Makes Us! project provides speech & language therapy via engaging singing workshops (read Hazel and Robert’s story here), and physiotherapy through dance sessions (read John and his daughter Caroline’s experience here).

Warwick ones are held at Saltisford Church

Kenilworth ones are held at Whateley House, Priory Road, Kenilworth CV8 1LL (private residence)

These are well established and free sessions (donations gratefully accepted if desired towards refreshments and helping the event to keep running).

They were recently featured on Coventry and Warwickshire radio and Midlands Today TV news. 

Contact Cindy for more information: colwellcindy@hotmail.com

More info: Dementia Friendly Music Recital

Home Instead Warwick run a dementia accessible music recital monthly at Saltisford Church, Albert Street, Warwick.

First Thursday in the month.

These events are very relaxed, great fun, have great musicians (usually different each month): piano, singers, barbershop, violin etc. They are free of charge and all are welcome. Though they are dementia friendly, they are also suitable for any older person who struggles to attend longer or more formal concerts. Refreshments are available.
Please get in touch if you would like more details as they would love to offer more people the chance to attend.

For more information please email:
http://vicky.holmes@homeinsteadwarwick.co.uk
or call 01926 675698

Join us at these some gentle movement sessions set to familiar tunes. These sessions aim to improve your mental and physical wellbeing.

Sessions include One hour of movement and half an hour of social time, so these sessions are a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends. Refreshments are also included.

At Kenilworth Library, at the back of the building.

For All Abilities (can be done seated)

Runs until end of September 2025 - see website for dates

https://www.artsuplift.co.uk/ageing-well/

https://www.artsuplift.co.uk/suitcase-stories-the-dementia-choir/

Has details on mix of groups including Dementia Friendly ones.

Every Thursday 10am – 4pm

Kenilworth Tennis club, Crackley  Lane, Kenilworth CV8 2JS

Our dementia day care clubs run from beautiful community settings which all offer full disabled access and an abundance of indoor and outdoor space, which we make full use of with our varied and exciting activities.

Here at the Rainbow Care Group, we offer person-centred care, and plan our days around what each member enjoys and needs. We offer activities such as gentle fitness, quizzes and brain training, reminiscence activities, day trips, pub lunches plus much, much more!

Our team are fully trained dementia specialists, and we do lots of work behind the scenes with cognitive stimulation therapy which is proven to improve symptoms and prevent deterioration, so while everyone thinks they are just having fun, we are actually working their brains hard to achieve the best outcomes for them.

https://therainbowcaregroup.com/dementia-day-care-south-warwickshire/

Based on real-life stories gathered from Arts Uplift’s successful Suitcase Stories project in partnership with Museums Worcestershire, Navigating Margaret, is an exciting theatre production about a Worcestershire woman’s journey living with dementia and how it affects her family.

The play and associated dementia workshops are suitable for older people (including South Asian), professional care staff, NHS workers, health students, volunteers, carers and family members, people with early stage dementia, theatre goers, the Deaf community, and anyone generally interested in dementia.

Training: Low pressure interactive play opportunities and practical explorations build an actionable and experiential understanding of dementia. 

Workshops: Lively participatory music or movement to music workshops for people affected by dementia (all stages). These harness the creative power of music playing and movement and incorporate a variety of styles and eras. Participants are invited to move (seated or standing), sing along and or play percussion to familiar songs.