Following Government guidance the Alzheimer’s Society has temporarily suspended all its face to face and group services – replacing them with telephone support to help people’s well-being through isolation.

Chief Operating Officer, Kathryn Smith said: ’Clearly, it’s important to stop coronavirus spreading while we are concerned that a period of isolation could also be extremely detrimental for people living with dementia. We are therefore looking at how to best stay in touch and support people affected by dementia during this time and continue some of our services such as Singing for the Brain, remotely and safely, and will be communicating those plans as soon as we can.

’We’re still here for anyone affected by dementia. Our Dementia Connect Support Line remains open on 0333 150 3456 every day and we are exploring ways we can extend the hours we’re available. Dementia Talking Point our online community, where people affected by dementia can receive valuable support, can be accessed online for free, night or day, through our website alzheimers.org.uk.’