Dementia Care Advice Service

Our Dementia Care Advice Service is designed to support both those who have dementia and their Carers. We offer emotional and practical support and we liaise with other organisations who can also provide services such as benefits help or care packages.

This service is funded by Nene & Corby Clinical Commissioning Groups and we work in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society.

Dementia Groups and 'Singing'

Bringing people together in a friendly, fun and social environment. Based around the principles of music therapy, the stimulating sessions include vocal warm-ups and singing a wide variety of songs.Read more

Caring for a loved one with dementia

We know that caring for a loved one with dementia can be very challenging and emotional at times. Our Dementia Care Advice service provides support and information to both people living with dementia and their Carers.Read more

Dementia Care Advice Service

Useful dementia information

A summary of some of the common issues faced by those who have dementia, their Carers and loved ones. Much more information is available and we have included links to more in depth resources on particular topics as well as specialist organisations.Read more

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Breathing Space Corby

The Breathing Space Support Group is open to people who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and their unpaid Carers. The format for the day is around Friendship, exercise, fun activities and access to professionals who specialise in COPD. This month we are doing some First Aid Training

Memory Matters Groups Daventry

Memory Matters Groups Keeping an active social life is key to helping someone with dementia feel happy and motivated. Daventry meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month

Kettering Carers Cafe September

Our Carer Cafes give you a chance to meet other Carers whilst bringing the person you care-for if you choose to. Our Carers Cafe in Kettering meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11.15am-1.15pm at Windsor Gardens.

Breathing Space Daventry

Group designed for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and their unpaid Carers. Meet on a fortnightly basis First Aid Training

Self referral & assessment

We offer a wide range of ways to contact us and access support. For some people online is best so we offer online options to refer yourself to us whilst completing a self assessment which can be followed up with a more detailed assessment if required.

Professional referrals

As a professional, making a referral to us is very easy.

Support line

Our Carers Support Line provides a confidential service to support the needs of Adult and Young Carers, including Parent Carers. The service can be accessed by Carers, professionals or anyone with a Carer related enquiry or issue.

Jane Roebuck Carers Awards

There was a full house for the annual Northamptonshire Jane Roebuck Carers Awards on Wednesday 24 January 2018 which brought together carers from across Northamptonshire to acknowledge and celebrate the fantastic contribution that they make to the county.

Who are carers?

The term 'Carer' can often be confusing. We use it in terms of someone who provides support for a relative or friend who has a disability, long-term illness or other additional needs. Sometimes the term 'Carer' can get mixed up for those who work for care agencies and care homes.

A Carer Friendly Employer Event Corby 5th September 2018 12.00 - 14.30 Corby Enterprise Centre London Road Priors Hall Corby NN17 5EU Lunch included Read more