Dementia Connect
Alzheimer’s UK run a Dementia Connect helpline for advice and support for anyone affected by memory loss and their family. For more information, click here www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-support-line.
Dementia Nurse telephone/online appointment
Dementia UK can also provide access to an Admiral Nurse (Dementia specialist) who can offer support and advice over the phone. Click here Book an appointment - Dementia UK to book.
Ipplepen Memory Café
Running on the third Tuesday of the month, 2pm-3:30pm at St Andrews Church Hall in Ipplepen. Contact Rosemary Debenham on 01803 813458 / 07549 827620 or David Garland on 07342884432 for more information, and to book a space.
Kingskerswell Memory Café
A warm and stimulating supportive setting for adults with memory loss and for their carer, which runs on every fourth Thursday of the month from 2pm-3:30pm at Kingskerswell Community Centre, TQ12 5DJ. For more information, click here Memory Cafe - Kerswella Care.
Newton Abbot Memory Café (led by Kingscare)
A friendly place to meet others living with memory loss (whether diagnosed or not) along with their Carers. The group is run by our dementia Carer's support worker and experience volunteers. Along with refreshments we have quizzes, word games, crafts, speakers and entertainers. For more details, click here Newton Abbot Memory Café – Kingscare.
Kingsteignton Hub - Currently open on Mondays and Wednesdays
Across these hubs, we provide specialist dementia support including Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, therapeutic day sessions, respite, Carer support and dementia training for families and professionals. Our focus is on helping people maintain independence, confidence and connection, while also giving carers practical reassurance.
We also run regular Carer support groups in Teignbridge for those caring for someone living with dementia:
Chudleigh Carer support group
First Wednesday of the month
10.00am to 12.00pm
Teignmouth Carer support group
Third Thursday of the month
10.00am to 12.00pm
These groups offer a welcoming space for carers to talk, share experiences and receive practical support from others who understand the realities of supporting someone with dementia.