Dementia
Wealden Dementia Action Alliance was set up in May 2016 to help make our district more dementia friendly and raise the awareness amongst our residents and businesses. With a lot of local support from various community groups, volunteers, businesses and many more we now have four local dementia forums across the district all making a difference in their community and raising the awareness of dementia.
Did you know...
35% of people with dementia reported moderate to severe loneliness
Community Cafes
These monthly community cafes are run in partnership with local organisations. They’re free to attend and offer a variety of activities.
Withyham – Kings’ Hall, Withyham
Willingdon – Trinity Church Hall, Willingdon
Crowborough – Oasis Community Church
Polegate- Polegate Community Centre
Hailsham – St Wilfrid’s Church
Hartfield – St Mary’s Church, Hartfield
Saturday Social – Victoria Pavilion, Uckfield
You can find more information about the cafes here.
Film Afternoons
Film afternoons for everyone to enjoy, you can find more information here.
Hailsham Pavilion Golden Oldies – Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AE
Ninfield Musical Matinees- Ninfield Memorial Hall Bexhill Rd, Ninfield, Battle TN33 9EE
Pine Grove Pictures Golden Oldies – Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, TN6 1FE
We have a weekly email which provides information on all of our forum meeting dates, current information and links to useful information. If you would like to sign up to this please email wellbeing@wealden.gov.uk
Support
Alzheimer's Society
The Alzheimer's Society provide useful information and advice, as well as list local support services and activities for people with dementia and their carers.
Care for the Carers
Care for the Carers can provide free practical and emotional advice – face to face, by telephone, or online. We can put you in touch with other carers, and help you navigate the range of services available locally.
DISC
DISC is a support service for the Carers and former Carers of people living with Dementia. We will support you from the journey to diagnosis until the end of your caring role.
Friends of Wealden Dementia Action Alliance Facebook Group
Friends of Wealden Dementia Action Alliance group is a safe space for our members to chat, share news and ideas.