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Dementia advisers

Dementia advisers will act as a guide to help people with dementia and their families navigate the care and support system throughout their illness. They will help provide easy access to care, support and advice.

The sites piloting support networks will test different ways of providing local practical and emotional support for people with dementia and their carers and give them an opportunity to take an active role in developing local services.

Some of the services that will be piloted include dementia cafes – places where people with dementia and their carers can meet up -  and a simple social networking site which will allow people with dementia to network with others.

Care Services Minister Phil Hope said: "This is the beginning of real change to transform the lives of people with dementia.

"We know that people with dementia and their families are under huge strain. Dementia advisers will be there for them when they need help, from diagnosis onwards."

Where are dementia advisers available

Dementia advisers will be available in:

• Bracknell Forest
  
• Bradford
  
• Bristol
  
• Lancashire
  
• Croydon
  
• Medway
  
• East Sussex
  
• Enfield
  
• Hampshire
  
• Kingston upon Thames
  
• Kirklees
  
• Lincolnshire
  
• Norfolk
  
• Northamptonshire
  
• North Tyneside
  
• Oxfordshire
  
• Redcar & Cleveland
  
• Somerset
  
• Suffolk
  
• Warwickshire
  
• Worcerstershire
  
• Wigan

Further information

• Understanding dementia - NHS Choices Opens new window

• Dementia Information Portal - Department of Health Opens new window

• Caring for someone