CHESTERFIELD & NORTH EASTERN DERBYSHIRE BRANCH

Covering the District of Bolsover, Chesterfield Borough Council
& North East Derbyshire District Council.

The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity
for people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers.

Branch Aims and Principles
Aims
To provide emotional and social support.
To give information and advice.
To raise awareness of the need for services.

Principles
Through the branch, volunteers will work together at all levels,
to further the work of the Alzheimer's Society in the local area
and to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers.

In partnership with other local and national organisations,
the branch will share information and provide a listening ear
regarding the needs of all people with dementia, carers,
families and associated professionals.

Branch campaigning, support and advice will be based
around a person centred approach to dementia care.

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Contacts

Chesterfield &
North Eastern
Derbyshire Branch
Dementia care
and research

Registered Charity
No. 296645
Company Limited
by Guarantee
Registered in England
No 2115499 

Alzheimer's
National Helpline
0845 300 0336

Calls charged at
local rate
8.30 am - 6.30 pm
(Monday-Friday)

All contacts are
treated confidentially

SEE BELOW FOR HELP, SUPPORT, AND INFORMATION

What is Dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term for several syndromes related to a decline in thinking skills. Common symptoms include a gradual loss of memory,  problems with reasoning or judgement, disorientation, difficulty in learning, loss of language skills and decline in the ability to perform routine tasks

Alzheimer's disease is one of several disorders that cause the gradual loss of brain cells. First described by Dr Alois Alzheimer in 1906, the disease was considered rare, although research has shown it is the leading cause of dementia.

Alzheimer Café

The Alzheimer Cafe is a place where carers and people with dementia can go together, primarily as a social outing, but also to find out about local support and services. Transport can be arranged.

Alzheimer’s Cafes are currently held at:
Chesterfield, Clay Cross, Dronfield, Bolsover, Bolsover travelling lunch club, Clowne, South Normanton & Staveley

Details of venues, dates and times are available from the branch office - contact us

Respite Care

Are you caring for someone with dementia and need a break?
Do you:
Need 2-3 hours of respite from caring?
Live in the Branch Area?
Need a holiday together?
We may be able to help - please contact the branch for details.

Support Group for Early Onset Dementia Patients and Carers.

(Early onset is where the patient is aged under 65)

Please contact the office for further information

Information

The Alzheimer's Society produces many useful information sheets to help people with dementia, their carers and their families.
Please contact us for a comprehensive list of publications.

 Alzheimer's Society Chesterfield & North Eastern Derbyshire Branch
c/o Derwent House, Ulvertson Road, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 8EW
Tel: 01246  222216
Branch Manager: Sally Plummer
Information & Administration Worker: Pat Boyle
Branch Development Workers: Carol Thompson & Jo Franklin
Linda (Chair): 01246 274699
Angela (Fundraising): 01246 235308
Email: alzcned@googlemail.com
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk/Chesterfield&NEDerbys

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