What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. To learn more about the different types of dementia, further information can be found on the following websites:
Other sources of information and support
If an individual is unwell or injured it is important to choose the right NHS service. Choosing the right care first time, means that the individual and their family will get the best treatment available.
- NHS Live Well - NHS advice about healthy living
- For general health concerns, contact the GP or pharmacy
- For advice, call NHS 111 or visit NHS 111 Online (free, open 24 hours)
- In a life-threatening emergency call 999 and ask for the ambulance service
Helplines
Derbyshire Mental Health Support line - telephone support for Derbyshire people experiencing anxiety or distress
Visit the Derbyshire Mental Health Support Line website for more information
Call: 0800 028 0077 (free, open 24 hours)
Saneline
Call: 0300 304 7000 (free, open 4.30pm to 10.30pm)
Samaritans
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Call: 116 123 (free, open 24 hours)
Talking therapies
To access 1:1 psychological support visit The Talking Mental Health Derbyshire webpage.
For more information about mood, mental health, and wellbeing, visit the Mind website.
Emergency Help
If you feel unable to keep yourself safe, or someone you are with is in a life-threatening emergency call 999 and ask for the ambulance service.
Dementia Helpline - Dementia UK
Call: 08008886678 (free, 9am-9pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday, including bank holidays)
Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline - Dementia UK
For more information about dementia services in your area
For individuals in Derby City, please contact Making Space.
Call: 01925571680 (9am-5pm Monday-Friday)
Making Space | Making Space
For individuals in Derbyshire County, please contact Alzheimer’s Society
Call: 03303330804 (general enquiries, 8am-10pm daily, except Christmas Day)
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
For more information about Dementia
- Visit the NHS website
- Visit the Age UK website
- Visit the Dementia UK website
- Visit the Young Dementia UK website
For more information about other services in Derbyshire visit Joined Up Care Derbyshire: Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System
For Derby City
Derby City Careline
Call: 01332 640777 (out of hours, call: 01332 786968)
For Derbyshire County
Call Derbyshire
Call: 01629 533190 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturdays 9.30am to 4pm (out of hours, call: 01629 532600)
