Emergency services 999
Contact your local GP for medical concerns or 111 for advice

Shout Crisis
The UK's free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text service for crisis support.
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 or text “YM” if you are under 19.
Website: giveusashout.org

Carers UK

Information & guidance for unpaid carers on finances, practical support, health, work & relationships.
Helpline: 0808 808 7777
Website: carersuk.org

DEEP (Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project)
The UK Network of Dementia Voices: Group support for people living with dementia. Find a DEEP Group in your Region.
Website: dementiavoices.org.uk

Age UK
The UK's leading charity helping every older person who needs us. See the website for contact details.
Website: ageuk.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society
Support, advice & guidance.
Dementia Connect Support Line: 0333 150 3456
Website: alzheimers.org.uk

Citizen’s Advice

Advice about money, debt, benefits, rent, housing & employment. Find your local service or use the
National Advice Line: 03444 111 444
Website: citizensadvice.org.uk

Dementia UK
Dementia UK Admiral Nurses offer practical & emotional support to families. Helpline & Information:
 0800 888 6678
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org.
Website: dementiauk.org

Young Dementia Network hosted by Dementia UK
Email: youngdementianetwork@dementiauk.org
Website: youngdementianetwork.org

Samaritans
Helpline: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

Department for Work & Pensions
Website: gov.uk

Advice NI
Independent advice & support on welfare, debt & benefits
Free Phone: 0808 808 7575
Website: adviceni.net

Age NI
The leading charity for older people in Northern Ireland.
Advice Service for any issue relating to Older People
Free Phone: 0808 808 7575
Website: ageuk.org

Alzheimer’s Society
Helpline: 0300 222 1122
Website: alzheimers.org.uk

Age Scotland

Information, advice & a confidential freephone for older people, carers & families
Helpline: 0800 12 44 222
Website: agescotland.org.uk

Alzheimer Scotland
Scotland's dementia charity

24-Hour Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3000
Website: alzscot.org

Carers Scotland
Advice & help available to support carers
Website: carersuk.org/scotland

Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

Welsh-speaking support line: 03300 947 400
Website: alzheimers.org.uk

Carers Outreach Service
North West Wales Information & support to unpaid carers aged 18+ in Anglesey, Conwy & Gwynedd: Carers Outreach Service North West Wales
Website: carersoutreach.org.uk

Carers Trust
North Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
Emotional & practical support for unpaid carers & the people they care for across North Wales
Website: carers.org

Citizen’s Advice Wales

Advice about money, debt, benefits, employment, rent & housing: Advicelink Cymru - Citizens Advice
citizensadvice.org.uk

NEWCIS
Information, one-to-one support, training & counselling
Website: newcis.org.uk

Useful numbers and resources

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