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If you look after someone with dementia you can:
Dementia
Find out about local and national support for dementia.
Symptoms of dementia
Dementia is caused by diseases that affect the brain. The most common is Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia symptoms can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving, mood and behaviour.
Learn more about symptoms, causes and treatments on the Alzheimer's Society website
Support from your GP
If you're worried about your memory, make an appointment with your doctor.
Referral to a memory assessment service
Your GP may make a referral to a memory assessment service.
They will assess your situation and diagnose your condition. They can also help you to access a wide range of support services
Learn more about Sutton's memory assessment service
Local support for dementia
There are different types of support groups in Sutton for those with dementia and their carers.
Age UK
You can join Age UK Sutton’s dementia wellbeing group.
Phone
020 8078 0002
Sutton carers centre
Sutton carers centre runs a number of different support groups.
Website
Phone
020 8296 5611
enquiries@suttoncarerscentre.org
The Alzheimer's Society Sutton
The Alzheimer’s Society has dementia support workers who offer advice and support. You can contact them directly.
Phone
020 8770 1875
Singing Sensations
A friendly Sutton-based group for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends, mixing singing, reminiscing, chair-based exercise and fun.
Meets every Wednesday in Cheam Village from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Admiral Nurses are registered nurses who specialise in dementia care. They work with families affected by dementia who have complex needs.
The Admiral Nurse service is delivered as a collaboration between Sutton Council and Dementia UK.
About Admiral Nurses
The Admiral Nurses will provide:
- specialist bio-psychosocial assessment
- support to carers and families to learn about dementia and develop coping skills
- consultancy to other health and social care professionals for dementia
How to self refer
You can self-refer by:
Phone
020 8770 5327
Referrals from professionals
Referrals will be accepted from any professional within health, social services or the voluntary sector, working with the family living with dementia.
Professionals will need to complete the Admiral Nurses referral form. You can contact us to request this.
When to contact Admiral Nurses
You can be referred for Admiral Nurses support if:
- the person with dementia has a diagnosis of dementia or suspected diagnosis and lives within the London Borough of Sutton
- the carer has consented to the referral
- the person with dementia has complex care needs or the family’s needs are complex, due to:
- high levels of distress
- change in presentation of the person with dementia
- end of life
- other services are unable to meet the needs and complexity of the caring situation
If you are a family living with dementia, you can be referred to Admiral Nurses from any health or social care professional, or you can refer yourself.
Request a care needs assessment
To find out if you're eligible for care or support arranged by the council, you can request a care needs assessment.
Most people pay something towards their care.
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