Memory cafes
Memory cafes provide a friendly and supportive environment where people can meet, talk, and learn more about dementia and what support is available.
View an A-Z list of memory cafes.
Resources
- Active Minds – dementia activity resourcesActive Minds produce a suite of activity products to assist people with dementia in leading active, engaging and fulfilling lives - enjoying activities that are meaningful to them.
- The Daily SparkleThe Daily Sparkle is a professionally written daily and weekly reminiscence and activity tool supported by the UK's leading care organisations such as the NHS, AgeUK and DementiaUK.
- Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia 2020The Prime Minister recently launched the government’s five year vision for the future of dementia care, support and research, which follows on from the existing Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia, launched in March 2012.
- Putting dementia on the mapPutting dementia on the map published by the Department of Health draws on data and information about dementia health and care, dementia friendly communities and research.
- Dementia: A state of the nation report on dementia care and support in EnglandThis report, published by the Department of Health, sets out what is known about dementia care, support and research. It highlights where improvements are being made and where improvements are needed.
- Building dementia-friendly communities: A priority for everyoneThis report, published by the Alzheimer's Society, explores evidence from people with dementia about their experiences of living in their community and the ten key things they would like to see in a dementia-friendly community.
Groups
- Dementia Café -The Kenrick CentreDementia Cafés provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for peope with dementia and their carers to get together and socialise, receive information and share experiences.The Kenrick Centre, Mill Farm Road, Birmingham, B17 0QX07827 940 844Gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Dementia Café – Sutton Coldfield Methodist ChurchDementia Cafés provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for peope with dementia and their carers to get together and socialise, receive information and share experiences.Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church, South Parade, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B72 1QY 07827 940 844Gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Dementia Café – Winson GreenDementia Cafés provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for peope with dementia and their carers to get together and socialise, receive information and share experiences.Bishops Latimer Church, 60 Beeton Road, Birmingham, B18 4QD07827 940 844Gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Dementia Café – WalmleyThe café is a monthly gathering where people with dementia and their families and friends can come together in a safe, welcoming environment, in the company of other carers and health and social care professionals. It aims to provide emotional support, information and the opportunity for discussion for people living with the impact of dementia.St John's Church Hall, Walmley Rd, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1QN07827 940 844Gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Dementia Café – Selly OakDementia Cafés provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for peope with dementia and their carers to get together and socialise, receive information and share experiences.Bournville Friends Meeting House, 65 Linden Road, Birmingham, B30 1JT07827 940 844birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Dementia Café – NorthfieldDementia Cafés provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for peope with dementia and their carers to get together and socialise, receive information and share experiences.Northfield Methodist Church, Chatham Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2PH07827 940 844Gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Dementia Café – Hodge HillDementia Cafés provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for peope with dementia and their carers to get together and socialise, receive information and share experiences.Robertson Knoll, 100 Shawsdale Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, B36 8NG07827 940 844Gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Dementia Café – Chester Road Baptist ChurchDementia Cafés provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for peope with dementia and their carers to get together and socialise, receive information and share experiences.Chester Road Baptist Church, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 5HU07827 940 844Gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Dementia Café – Ann Marie Howes CentreDementia Cafés provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for peope with dementia and their carers to get together and socialise, receive information and share experiences.Ann Marie Howes Centre, 20 Platt Brook Way, Birmingham, B26 2DU07827 940 844Gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branchCode=14310&areaBC=WEWM
- Heartlands Hospital Dementia CafeHeartlands Hospital Dementia Café offers an opportunity for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends to meet together to seek peer support, social interaction and information. The cafe is held from 12-2pm on first Wednesday of the month.Heartlands Hospital Dementia Cafe, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SS 07827940844birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.uk
- Hodge Hill Dementia CafeDementia cafes offer a monthly opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to meet together to seek peer support, social interaction and informationThe Hodge Hill Cafe, Robertson Knoll, 100 Shawsdale Road, Hodge Hill, B36 8NG 024 7665 2602birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.uk
- Kalyan Ashram Dementia CafeDementia cafes offer a monthly opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to meet together to seek peer support, social interaction and informationThe Kalyan Ashram Cafe, 231 Walford Road, Sparkbrook, B11 1QJ. 024 7665 2602birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.uk
- Dementia Cafe SheldonDementia cafes offer a monthly opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to meet together to seek peer support, social interaction and information.Anne-Marie Howes Centre, 20 Platt Brook Way, Off Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, B26 2DS. 024 7665 2602birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.uk
- Dementia Cafe KingstandingDementia cafes offer a monthly opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to meet together to seek peer support, social interaction and informationThe Perry Tree Centre, Dovedale Road, Kingstanding, B23 5BX 024 7665 2602birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.uk
- Dementia Cafe HarborneDementia cafes offer a monthly opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to meet together to seek peer support, social interaction and information.Kenrick Centre, Mill Farm Road, Harborne, B17 0QX 07827940844birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.uk
- Dementia Cafe Sutton ColdfieldDementia cafes offer a monthly opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to meet together to seek peer support, social interaction and informationChester Road Baptist Church, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5HU Ring 024 7665 2602.birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.uk
- Alzheimer’s SocietyAlzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Devon House, 58 St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LB020 7423 3500enquiries@alzheimers.org.ukhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
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