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Bristol.gov.uk
Information on support available for adults and older people in Bristol.
Website: www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/social-care-and-health/adults-and-older-people
The Retreat Memory Café – Soundwell
The café runs on the second Monday of every month and is open to those with dementia, and their carers. There are fun activities, crafts, singing and invited speakers. It’s a great opportunity to meet, socialise and relax in a caring environment.
Telephone: 01454 868570
Website: southernbrooks.org.uk
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and they work every day to achieve this.
Telephone: 0800 055 6112
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
South Gloucestershire Council
Care and support for adults, helping you stay independent, safe and well.
Website: www.beta.southglos.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/care-support-for-adults
First Contact scheme
First Contact helps those aged over 60 access a range of information to live independently at home and be more mobile. The scheme uses a simple, quick and easy checklist of questions, which enables staff and volunteers to ascertain the needs of the person.
Find out more: First Contact Scheme
You can pick up the checklist from South Gloucestershire libraries or One Stop Shops and complete it yourself.
You may prefer to download the First Contact Postcard, complete it and return to the Freepost address on the form.
Dementia
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org