Watford Dementia Support: Helpful Contacts
Bookmark our handy directory for Watford dementia support. You'll find contacts for government benefits, charities, activities, and more here!
Watford Dementia Support: Government Links and Information
The two most critical links from the UK Government website are forAttendance Allowance and Carer’s Allowance. These means-tested benefits can help with the cost of dementia care.
- Attendance Allowance is a benefit or pension top-up for anyone with a disability or long-term condition.
- Carer’s Allowance supports anyone caring for people over 35 hours per week.
To claim or enquire about a claim, contact the Department of Work and Pensions. They may also be able to advise on council tax reductions or subsidies.
You may need a “needs test” from your local authority to complete any paperwork for allowances or further benefits. Scroll to our local contacts section for links.
While you are on their website, don’t forget to look at:
Watford Dementia Support: UK Charities and Support Groups
Dementia charities and support groups offer a wide range of services that can be beneficial to have contacts for. Here is a list of organisations to reach out to.
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Helping you make sense of a diagnosis and further prognosis.
Alzheimer’s Society
Find and connect to local dementia support groups
Carers UK
A wealth of information and support for carers
DEEP
Connect to 80+ local groups for people living with dementia
Dementia Adventure
Enjoy a new adventure safely with dementia-friendly supported holidays.
Dementia Help
An online magazine aimed at carers navigating the dementia care journey.
Dementia UK
Advice and support from dementia nurses.
MedicAlert Safe and Found Programme
Track and trace anyone living with dementia whilst out and about using medical ID services and personal devices.
NHS Information
Alzheimer’s disease: www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease
Dementia symptoms and diagnosis:www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis
Dementia with Lewy bodies:www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia-with-lewy-bodies
Frontotemporal dementia:www.nhs.uk/conditions/frontotemporal-dementia
Vascular dementia:www.nhs.uk/conditions/vascular-dementia
Play List for Life
They help you create a playlist for Mum or Dad, something you can use to create memory moments or stream during light physical exercise.
Rare Dementia Support
A dementia support charity for those who receive a rare diagnosis.
Young Dementia Network
Supporting families and younger people with dementia.
Watford Dementia Support: Local Contacts
Local help and support are much more widely available than you think. Here are the important Watford dementia support links.
Dementia Friendly Watford
Providing you with lots of local information on clubs, activities and travel.
www.dementiafriendlywokingham.co.uk
Hertfordshire County Council
Hertfordshire County Council can advise you on things like:
- Needs testing
- Blue badges
- Equipment, homecare and housing options
- Safeguarding
- And more.
Watford Dementia Support: Specialist Home Care Providers
Home Instead Watford
Our specialist dementia care team can provide high-quality services to meet your changing needs. Your provision can include:
- Household chores and personal care
- Home care
- Live-in Care
- Condition-led dementia care based on the diagnosis and prognosis
- Palliative care
We also specialise in companionship and social interaction to fight the loneliness and isolation that come with dementia. Our ethos is to help your loved one remain healthy and happy in the home they love.
You can call us for a free, no-obligation home visit at 01276 903106
Meet One of Our Home Instead Watford Clients
A few months ago, a client’s daughter came to us because her mother was disengaged and pacing. Lost in her dementia and unable to communicate. Home Instead Watford was able to step in and provide the essential dementia services she needed to help build up Mum’s confidence to reengage.
Since working together, our client has found that her mother has become calm and readily engages in activities with family and carers. This more relaxed experience is better for our client’s mother and less frightening.
How can you work with Home Instead Watford?
All you need to do is reach out to get started with Home Instead in Watford. You can do that by
calling 01276 903106
or emailing [email protected]
Our friendly Care Team is here to answer any questions you may have.
Once you’ve been in touch, we’ll schedule a complimentary home visit at a time that works best for you. This visit will allow you to meet our dedicated team and learn about our dementia care approach. During this visit, we will also conduct a free falls assessment to identify any potential risks in your home. You will receive that report free of charge, which will give you plenty of helpful information and recommendations to enhance the safety of your loved one as they navigate their journey with dementia.
Additionally, this home visit is an excellent opportunity for us to discuss your specific care needs and develop a customised care plan. We value your input throughout this process, as it helps us tailor our services to best meet your needs.
Finally, we will set up a follow-up meeting to introduce you to your Care Professionals. This introductory session aims to establish a connection between the caregivers, your loved one, and you, making the home-care transition as smooth as possible.
Watford Dementia Support: Social Clubs, Support Groups and Memory Cafes
Cassiobury Hub
Run by Hertswise Dementia Hubs for support and advice
Quakers Meeting House, 150 Church Road, Watford
Open every Wednesday, 2 pm to 4 pm
£5 per session
Phone: 0300 123 4044 to book
Forget Me Not Dementia-Friendly Restaurant
West Herts College
Email [email protected] for bookings
Golden Memories
It is run by Watford FC CSE Trust for physical and mental well-being.
Every Monday 10:30 am to 12 pm at Vicarage Road Stadium
Every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm at Holywell Community Centre
Herts Early Onset Group
North Watford Fire Station, St Albans Road, Watford
Last Thursday of every month, 11am to 1 pm
Phone: 0300 123 4044
Memory Cafe and Carers Retreat
Cheslyn House and Gardens, Watford
Open on the last Wednesday of every month – 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Stanborough Park Seventh-day Adventist Church Hub
Run by Hertswise Dementia Hubs for support and advice
609 St Albans Road, Watford
Every Tuesday – 1 pm to 3 pm
£5 per session
Phone: 0300 123 4044 to book
The Friends Saturday Singing Circle
The Clitheroe Centre, Clitheroe Gardens, South Oxhey, Watford
Every Saturday – 2 pm to 4 pm
£2 for carers
Watford Hub
Run by Hertswise Dementia Hubs for support and advice
Tesco Extra Community Space, Lower High Street, Watford
Every Monday 2 pm to 4 pm and Fridays 10am to 12pm
£5 per session
Phone: 0300 123 4044 to book