Dementia advice and support

How can I get support?

You can visit Dementia Oxfordshire for advice on support services available to you. You can also call the support line on 01865 410 210.

How can Dementia Oxfordshire help me?

If you have been diagnosed with dementia, are a carer for someone with dementia, or know someone with dementia, Dementia Oxfordshire can help you with a wide range of issues, including:

• information about dementia
• guidance on how to get a diagnosis
• how to get help locally
• awareness and education sessions for people living with dementia and their carers
• staying independent
• adaptations for your home
• benefits and allowances that you may be entitled to
• benefits, support and respite breaks for carers
• activities and leisure opportunities
• planning for the future and legal issues
• emotional support
• support for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Dementia advisers are available across Oxfordshire. They provide tailored information, advice, and support to help people live well with dementia. Your doctor, district nurse, memory clinic, or another professional service can refer you to them.

Worried about your memory, but don’t have a dementia diagnosis?

Are you worried about your memory? If you have concerns but don’t have a diagnosis of dementia, Dementia Oxfordshire can still help. The new Memory support service is there for you if you are worried about your memory, already have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment, or are waiting for an appointment at the Memory Clinic. You need to be referred to the new service by your GP or another medical professional. 

Following your referral, friendly and expert advisers will arrange a phone appointment during which they can provide information and support around a broad range of topics and can refer you to other organisations if necessary.

Some of the topics they may cover include:

• Explaining how Memory Clinic appointments work 
• Advice on making healthy lifestyle choices
• Suggestions for memory-related coping strategies
• Ideas for keeping safe and well
• Information about local groups and activities to help you keep socially connected
• An overview of the support available from health, social care & other local services
• Suggestions for assistive technology and using aids around the home
• A benefits check and how to claim benefits you may be entitled to
• Advice on planning ahead, including discussions around Power of Attorney /Advance Care Planning.

Contact the team on memorysupport@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk or call the Support Line number 01865 410210.

Confidential service

The service is confidential. Dementia Oxfordshire will not discuss your information with anyone else unless we have your consent or you or someone else involved is at risk. If this situation occurs, we will always talk to you about it first.

Memory cafes and training courses

A number of services offer support to people living with dementia, their families and friends. There are memory cafés and clubs, singing groups, training courses for carers, and opportunities to socialise. You can find opportunities on Live Well Oxfordshire by searching for ‘dementia’.

Community support service centres

The Community support service supports adults living with dementia and offers various activities, from computer classes to lunches, exercise groups, and film clubs. The seven centres serve as community hubs that provide::

• social care
• health advice and information
• valuable breaks for carers