Alzheimer Scotland (Lewis & Harris Services)

Alzheimer Scotland (Western Isles Services)

Alzheimer Scotland (Western Isles Services) provides advice and support for people with a diagnosis of Dementia and their carers/families.

Our members include people with dementia, carers, contributors, professionals, groups and organisations.

Alzheimer Scotland (Western Isles Services) offer the following services:

Dementia specific outreach services are provided in Lewis and Harris to help to maintain skills and independence. The aim is that this is delivered flexibly at a time that suits the carer and person with dementia’s needs.

Solas Day centre, West View Grove, Stornoway;  Dementia specific day care, provides the chance to socialise, enjoy meaningful therapeutic activities and providing respite for family carers (open Monday- Saturday 10am-2.30pm).

  • Monday to Saturday – Support offered to 8 people with Dementia per day
  • Supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.

Carer Resources helping carers learn more about the illness and support with different ways on how to cope.

  • One-to-One support to help people with dementia and their families cope with the illness
  • Information and advice on a wide range of dementia related subjects and signposting to other services
  • Carer Support group (various dates).

Alzheimer Scotland Lewis and Harris Branch gives the service valuable support in the following areas:

  • Fundraising and awareness raising events
  • Volunteer work.

Community Activities where people with dementia and carers will be able to socialise as well as access information and build new support networks such as Monthly Dementia Cafes, Monthly Singing Groups, Walking Group, etc.

Dementia Help-line – (0808 808 3000)
Alzheimer Scotland’s 24 hour, freephone Dementia Helpline is for people with dementia, those who care for them and anyone with a concern or query regarding dementia.

Visit our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alzheimer-Scotland-Lewis-Harris-Dementia-Resource-Centre/529043420465271?ref=hl

For further information on Alzheimer Scotland (Lewis and Harris) please contact: Marion MacInnes (Service Manager), 18 Bells Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis,HS1 2RA.  Tel. 01851 702123 or email: mmacinnes@alzscot.org

 For more information on the Alzheimer Scotland website please link to http://www.alzscot.org

 

Alzheimer Scotland is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland no.149069. The company is recognised as a charity by the Inland Revenue.Scottish charity no. SC022315.

Our registered office is: Alzheimer Scotland, 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN.

 

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