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Alzheimer's
Blackpool and Wyre Branch
Help and local support for people with dementia, their carers and families
01253 312893
info@blackpoolalzheimerssoc.org
The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers.It provides information and education, advocacy and counselling. It provides quality dementia training for healthcare professionals and promotes good practice in dementia care.It funds medical and scientific research and campaigns for improved health and socialservices and greater public understanding of dementia.It is free to join the Alzheimer's Society
for all people with dementia and their carersBlackpool & Wyre Information Centre1st Floor 52 Clifton StreetBlackpool
FY11JPOffice Hours: 10.00am-2.00pmMonday-FridayEmail info@blackpoolalzheimerssoc.org
All personal information is confidential and will never be passed to any other agency without the permission of the individual first.Registered Charity No. 296645 Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No. 2115499.************************************* Fundraising Events
We organise fundraising events and meetings to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and the help that is available to carers in Blackpool and Wyre***************************************
Information and Advice
We have a wide range of information and advice leaflets for people who have dementia, their carers and families. They are provided free of charge. Please contact the branch for a full list.If you are not sure what help is available or where to get help from, please contact us. You can drop into the office any time between 10.00am and 2.00pm or call us on the number above.We will try to help in any way we can.
Alzheimer's Society
National Helpline Number
0845 300 0336
Open 9.30 am to 6.30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Local Mental Health Helpline
0500 639000
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What is Dementia?
Dementia is a general term for a range of physical conditions affecting the brain. It affects a person’s ability to think, reason, speak, to remember and make decisions. Personality and behaviour can change. There are many forms of dementia, Alzheimer's being the most common form.Concerned about someone who is confused and forgetful?See your GP as soon as possible. He will probably refer you to a consultant at the Memory Clinic. It is important to get an early diagnosis as there are some dementia drugs available for people in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer's. These drugs are not a cure and are not effective for everyone but may improve mood or slow down memory loss. Find out as much as you can about the illness as this will help cope with caring.After a diagnosisCaring for someone with dementia can be emotionally and physically draining and the carer may feel lonely and isolated. If you are the main carer it is important to get support for yourself at an early stage, for the sake of your health and that of your loved one.WE CAN HELP************************************* What the Blackpool and Wyre Branch
Offers
Information and advice
Emotional Support
Helpline
Signposting
Friendship
Support GroupsPLEASE DON'T STRUGGLE ALONE, COME AND JOIN US FOR INFORMATION AND SUPPORT IN A FRIENDLY WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE
We campaign to get quality care services
for you
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Carer's Support Groups
Blackpool
CVS
95 Abingdon St
Blackpool
( corner of Abingdon St and Springfield Rd )
The third Monday of the month
1.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Cleveleys
St Andrews Church
Rough Lea Rd
Cleveleys
The first Thursday of the month.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Please don’t struggle alone, come and join
us for information and support, in
a friendly atmosphere.
Make friends with people who understand!
Poulton
Poulton-Le-Fylde Methodist Church
Queensway
Poulton-Le-Fylde
The first Friday of the month 12.30pm to 2.00pm
THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THE CARERS TO ATTEND TOGETHER
Join us for information and support in a friendly welcoming atmosphere.
As it is lunch time we encourage you to bring your sandwiches with you,
and we will provide the tea and biscuits.
Full lists of dates are available from the branch.
Tel no 01253 312893
Blackpool and Wyre Branch
01253 312893 |
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