Local groups that support people with alzheimer's disease and dementia
You can find out information from NHS Inform by visiting https://www.nhsinform.scot/ and searching for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Alternatively, you can also contact Alzheimer Scotland by using the information below. Contact information:
- Email: info@alzscot.org
- Phone: 0808 808 300
- Website: https://www.alzscot.org
To find out about the local groups that are supported in Angus, Alzheimer Scotland can help with this as well. Their local office in Angus is based in Abroath. The team provide the following services: singing and dancing cafes, monthly peer support groups, pool and snooker groups, football groups, golf groups, reminiscence groups, carers groups. You can contact them on 01241 431770 for further information. First Contact are another organisation that can provide information about the services and support that are available from Angus Council and private providers. To get in touch, please use the details below. Contact information:
- Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
- Phone: 01241 465274
To find out about different community supports in Angus click here for more information about the Community Connector https://anguscommunityconnector.org.uk. We are also trying to raise awareness in relation to Purple Alert. Purple Alert is a free mobile phone app designed by people living with dementia and their carers with Alzheimer's Scotland, Police Scotland, Social Work, Dementia Friends, Dementia Friends Scotland, Health and Social Care Partnerships and telecare services.
The app allows carers to share the person living with dementia's profile (with consent) if they lose their way and allows for eyes and ears on the ground immediately helping to find them. Purple Alert is the first app of its kind in the UK and it is available for free download to iOS and Android smartphones. You can find out more about Purple Alert by going online: http://purplealert.org.uk//