There are several ways to get support for people with memory problems or dementia as well as talking to the doctor. These include Memory Support Workers and the Alzheimer’s Society which provides information and support for people experiencing memory problems or dementia and their family, friends and carers. There also an increasing number of regular memory cafes and other dementia friendly groups running in Leeds. Details of these can be found on the Alzheimer’s Society website and information about those local to the Practice can be found by following the link below.
Memory Support Worker Service
Memory Support Workers are an NHS service and are available to all patients registered with a GP in Leeds. They can
- Give information and advice for those with memory problems – or those who know someone with memory problems
- Give family and carers support and details on how to contact services that could help
- Be a contact person for people living at home with dementia/memory problems and their family/carers
For more information, contact Tracy Brierley, Service Manager, on 0113 231 1727
Memory Cafes
De-Caf Central Cafe
Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LEEDS, LS1 6PT
Second Wednesday of the month, 13.30 – 15.30
Entrance and refreshments £1.50. Contact Lisa (0113 246 8338) for details
Chapel Allerton Good Neighbours Cafe
Inkwell Arts (Shoulder of Mutton), 31 Potternewton Lane, LEEDS LS7 3LW
Every second and fourth Monday of the month, 12.30 – 13.30
Entrance £2.00, lunch additional £4.00
Contact Stephanie (0113 887 3597) for details
Al-Khidmat Dementia Cafe primarily for people of Pakistani or Kashmiri origin
Al-Khidmat Centre, 48 Spencer Place, LEEDS, LS7 4BR
Entrance and refreshments £1.50
Contact Ashgar Ali (07851 259 392/07429 270 815 or email alkhid-mat@live.com) for details
