Social support for people with dementia and their carers in Brent
Information about groups can change so we recommend checking days and times before making a journey.
For people with dementia
Dementia Café Cricklewood
Tuesdays 2 – 4 pm, Ashford Place, 60 Ashford Road, NW2 6TU
Join us at our Dementia Café in Ashford Place. Our aim is to provide people who live with dementia as well as other mental health issues, their carers and families an opportunity to gather in an informal, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and meet other people in similar circumstances. Free. For more information telephone Danny Maher on 020 8208 8591.
Dementia Peer Support Project run by Ashford Place
Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Ashford Place, 60 Ashford Road, NW2 6TU
Supporting people living with dementia to support each other. Suitable for people who have capacity to engage in a peer support role. Free. Contact danny.maher@ashfordplace.org.uk or 020 8208 8591
Dementia Café Kingsbury
Wednesdays 2-4pm, St Sebastian & St Pancras RC Church, Father O’Callaghan Centre, Hay Lane, Kingsbury NW9 0NG
If you have dementia or are caring for someone living with dementia, you will receive a warm welcome, support and information. Free. For further information telephone 01923 823 999 or email brent@alzheimers.org.uk.
Dementia Café North Wembley
Thursdays 11am-1pm, St Cuthbert’s Church, 214 Carlton Ave West, North Wembley HA0 3QY
Join us at our Dementia Café at St Cuthbert’s Church. Our aim is to provide people who live with dementia, their carers and families an opportunity to gather in an informal, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and meet other people in similar circumstances. Free. For more information telephone 020 8904 8599 or email admin@stcuths.org
Dementia Support
Every Monday, times vary, Chalkhill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, HA9 9FX . Conversation for people with mild to moderate dementia. Free. Contact Saira: 07932 526 222
For people caring for someone with dementia South Kilburn Dementia Carers Support Group
First Monday of every month, 4pm – 5pm, Carlton Hall, Canterbury Terrace, NW6 5DX.
Monthly peer support group for carers offering support in a relaxed and friendly environment. Free. Call: 0207 328 1199
Sudbury Dementia Carers Support Group – Sudbury Methodist Church
Wednesday 11am-1pm fortnightly, Sudbury Methodist Church, 809 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LP
Free. Open to all carers of people with dementia. Contact: Frank Arrojo 07867 903 917 or frankj.arrojo@gmail.com www.sudburyneighbourhoodcentre.co.uk
Wembley Dementia Carers Support Group
Fortnightly on Monday 1-3pm, St Erconwald’s Catholic Church,112 Carlton Ave East, Wembley, HA9 8NB
Support group for carers of someone with dementia. A relaxed and supportive environment. Free. Contact: Frank Arrojo 07867 903 917 or frankj.arrojo@gmail.com www.sudburyneighbourhoodcentre.co.uk
Willesden – Mental Health Carers Support Group
Last Tuesday of the month 1.30–3.30pm, Brent Carers Centre, 144-150 High Road, Willesden NW10 2PT
Monthly peer support group for carers of someone with a mental health condition. A relaxed and supportive environment. Free. For more information contact Odetta on 020 3802 7070 or email@brentcarerscentre.org.uk
Day care
Day centres with activities, lunch and often transport may be funded by Brent Council or privately from about £30 a day.
- AIMS Social Club, Monks Park, HA9 6JE. Open three days a week with activities including arts and crafts, music, dancing, drama, games, sewing, discussion group and outings. £35 a day with transport or £30 without. Contact: Claudette Witter 020 8904 0606 or karen.enoe@aimssupportservicesltd.co.uk
- Asian People’s Disability Alliance Mon – Fri 10.30-2.30pm, Day Care and Development Centre, Alric Avenue, off Bruce Road, NW10 8RA.
Offer collect and drop-off service at extra charge. For anyone with a disability or who is isolated including people with dementia, mild to moderate learning disability or mental health issues. Not profound needs, ie not 1-1 support. £60-£75 per day. Contact: Zeenat Dewa: 020 8459 1030 or daycare@apda.org.uk
- Elders Voice has day centres in Kensal Green on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Kingsbury on Mondays. Both offer activities such as movement to music, arts and crafts, yoga, singing and drama sessions. We offer massage on a fortnightly basis. Self-funded places from £40. Contact Dawn Clarke on 07455 784722 or email dawnc@eldersvoice.org.uk
- Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre Monday – Friday 10.30-3.30pm. Activities may include art class, computer class, keep fit, knitting, music therapy, tai chi, quizzes, games, outings.Can also be paid for privately from £35. Phone 020 8908 1220 or email office@sudburyneighbourhoodcentre.co.uk
Other support and information
CAD-Brent
A social campaigning group working towards a dementia friendly Brent.
Dementia Cafes Brent
Supporting people living with dementia and their communities to create support services. Contact danny.maher@ashfordplace.org.uk
Updated: September 2017.
Please note that in listing groups we are not recommending or endorsing them.
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