A confirmed, formal diagnosis is required to access the support groups.
Who we help
We support people living with dementia and their families, friends and carers.
What we do
Support we offer includes:
- networks to encourage and enable people living with dementia to support each other and share experiences facilitated by professional support
- strength-based support – we help people achieve the things they want to do in their everyday lives
- helping people build their self-confidence, achieve their aspirations, and celebrate their success
- accessible wellbeing, cultural and sporting group activities in the community
- working in co-production with people living with dementia to develop social engagement opportunities and promote wellbeing
- working with carers, family and friends by offering shared support, information and advice
- cognitive stimulation therapy programmes
How to get support
Access to the service is via referral. Any person can make a referral including professionals, people living with dementia, families, friends and carers by phone or email.
Contact us
Deborah Marshall, Peer Support Co-ordinator
Phone: 07891 271 980
Email: Deborah.Marshall@leeds.gov.uk
Deborah Catley, Assistant Peer Support Co-ordinator
Phone: 07545 605 413
Email: Deborah.Catley@leeds.gov.uk