Dementia research
Join other people trying to help and find out more about dementia!
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Join Dementia researchDementia Revealed
A document written for GPs and practice nurses but we feel could be useful to anyone who is interested. The document describes what dementia is, the different types, the general way that it is diagnosed and what can happen after diagnosis. Ask your GP or practice nurse if you have any questions.
Dementia Revealed (PDF)Together Dementia support
Weekly groups in Moss Side, Chorlton and Whalley Range that offer support, friendship and activities to people who are living with dementia and to their carers including a gospel choir and a walk & talk group.
Please contact Sally Ferris on the numbers below or visit the website for full details.
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07854 335890
0161 226 718
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Together Dementia SupportDementia UK admiral nurses
Specialist Mental Health Nurses that work with family carers and people with dementia, in the community and other settings: individual/family work, Post-Diagnostic Support Groups (PDSG), and Carer’s Workshops and a local programme of Dementia Café’s.
Admiral Nursing Direct Helpline
0845 257 9406
Central Manchester Admiral Nurse, Stephanie
07436 036505
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Admiral nursesDementia friendly swimming
Swimming times that enhance the swimming experience of those living with dementia, along with their carers.
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Swimming.orgDemTalk – Dementia toolkit for effective communication
Online toolkit that offers free advice and shares ideas about how everyone can make communication easier and better. Different versions of the toolkit are tailored for different people: family carers, social carers, health or care professional.
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DemTalkAlzheimer’s Society- Assistive technology and dementia
Find out what assistive technology is and how it could help make living with dementia easier.
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What is assistive technology?Marion Lauder House
A private company that provides day care and respite breaks for carers in a dedicated residential dementia care unit near Manchester Airport.
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Care conceptsAlzheimer’s Society Manchester
A leading charitable organisation providing services, advice and support to people with dementia and their carers.
Helpline
0300 222 1122
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Alzheimers.orgRelated information
Dementia & memory
Page published: 7 September 2023
Last updated: 9 July 2026