Alzheimer's SocietyID: 864

What services does Alzheimer's Society provide across Northern Ireland?

• Dementia helpline - providing information and emotional support to 3,000 people with dementia, carers, and professionals about all aspects of dementia.
• Advocacy - helping people with dementia to have their voice heard in decisions regarding their health or social care.
• Dementia support - meeting people with dementia and carers to provide information about dementia to people in their own homes throughout Northern Ireland.
• Befriending - people with dementia who are interested in social activities are supported by trained volunteers to participate in them.
• Activity clubs and dementia cafes - providing opportunities for people with dementia to meet and enjoy activities of their own choosing in a safe and supportive environment.
• Respite care - the 'Take a Break' scheme provides small grants to people with dementia and carers to assist with the cost of care.
• Carers information programmes - regular meetings with key professionals to provide information on dementia and care for people with dementia.
• Carers support groups - providing information and ongoing support that carers need in relaxed and friendly meetings in their local areas.

Campaigning, media work and awareness raising

Lobbying elected representatives, policy makers and media to raise awareness of dementia, influence government decisions and tackle stigma.

Research

The Society funds research into the cause cure and care of dementia.  Our quality research on dementia (QRD) programme involves carers and people with dementia in the decision-making about the priority areas for funding.

Volunteering

Volunteers play a key role in all aspects of Society work, to support fundraising, to deliver services, to speak publicly about the experience of living with dementia and to raise public awareness. 

The Society provides training and support to all volunteers to ensure they have an interesting and rewarding experience.