Dementia Awareness

Did you know there are over 944,000 people in the UK living with dementia?

That’s 1 in 11 people over the age of 65. By 2030, this number is expected to rise to over 1 million.

If you’re worried about yourself or a loved one, learn more about dementia and gain a better understanding of what it is. 

Having some knowledge of what it’s like to live with dementia can help you to support someone with the condition and help them to live well. 

For more information visit the Alzheimer's Society website: Understanding and supporting a person with dementia | Alzheimer's Society or you can call the Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 or the South Staffordshire Dementia Advisor Service on 01543 573936.

Dementia Friendly in South Staffordshire

Codsall Community Hub at South Staffordshire Council is dementia friendly.  

The council works alongside the Alzheimer's Society and other support organisations, groups and partners to become a dementia friendly district.  This includes working with our communities, local businesses, faith groups, transport providers, schools, libraries and pharmacies.

Your Comments and Suggestions

If you have any comments about the support for people living with dementia and their carers and/or any suggestions about South Staffordshire becoming a dementia friendly district please contact us by email: communitysafety@sstaffs.gov.uk and please include your name and contact details.

Support in South Staffordshire

• Brewood Dementia Support Group: Ann Richards.  Tel: 07921 283927
• Capulet Care - Perton Manor and Woodford House, Trysull.  Tel: 01902 505011
• Support Staffordshire Compassionate Communities.  Tel: 0300 777 1207
• Compton Care.  Tel: 0300 323 0250.  
• Faith Communities: Sarah Thorpe.  Tel: 07982 248949.  email: sarah.thorpe121@gmail.com
• The MASE (Monthly Alzheimer's Support Evening) Group: covers Great Wyrley, Essington and Penkridge (based in Cannock, Haughton and Rugeley).  Tel: 07939 505455.  Website: The Mase Group
• Singing for the Brain at Wombourne Library: Contact Alzheimer's Society on 01543 573936.  Website: Singing for the Brain - Wombourne | Alzheimer's Society
• Staffordshire Together for Carers: emotional and practical support for carers.  Tel: 0300 303 0621.  email: enquiries@staffordshiretogetherforcarers.org.uk Website: Staffordshire Together for Carers Service | n-compass
• Dementia Singing Friends, Wombourne: Sarah Slater.  Tel: 07309 762115.  email: sarah.slater@jscc.co.uk