Dementia services

On this page you’ll information about dementia support services you can self-refer to in Suffolk and north east Essex. You can learn more about dementia on the nhs.uk website.

The NHS Constitution gives most people living in England the right to choose where to receive treatment.


Services in north east Essex

Unsure about where the boundaries we refer to lie? Enter your postcode to check whether you live in Ipswich and east Suffolk, north east Essex or west Suffolk.

About this service

Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. They offer information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face or over the phone.

Organisation that provides this service

Alzheimer’s Society

How to access this service

Please self-refer yourself or someone you know to this service by contacting the provider direct. You can find contact details on the Alzheimer’s Society website.

About this service

If you are a carer, family member or friend of someone who has been recently diagnosed with dementia, the Carer Information and Support Programme One can give you the support and advice you need. The programme covers: understanding dementia, legal and money matters, support and care, and coping with dementia day to day. This group is delivered through face-to-face sessions or online.

Organisation that provides this service

Alzheimer’s Society

How to access this service

Virtual four-week courses based on capacity and need. Please contact the service provider to be added to the waiting list.


Services in Suffolk

Unsure about where the boundaries we refer to lie? Enter your postcode to check whether you live in Ipswich and east Suffolk, north east Essex or west Suffolk.

About this service

Dementia Connect is a free, easy to access support service that puts you in touch with the right support. From local help to phone and online advice. Dementia advisers can support you directly by phone or face to face, as well as connect you to a range of local services.

Organisation that provides this service

Alzheimer’s Society

How to access this service

To access telephone, online or face-to-face support, please contact the provider directly via the contact details listed on the Alzheimer’s Society website.


Questions or feedback?

Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALs) is here to help. Ask a question, provide feedback or lodge a complaint.

Page last modified: 17 April 2023
Next review due: 17 October 2023