Dementia Support
Dementia Support
Below you will find a number of dementia and memory support services to support you and your brain health.
Local Support Services and Resources
Provided by Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (LPFT). The service gives you access to a support worker who will provide guidance and advice throughout all stages of your dementia journey. It also accepts referrals from the public and professionals in health and social care (for example, general practitioners (GPs)). Tel: 03031 234000
I Forget Service - Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire
For those experiencing symptoms of memory loss and cognitive impairment with or without a diagnosis of dementia. Their friendly and knowledgeable advisors are on hand to provide a listening ear, clear advice, and kind support, throughout your journey with dementia. To refer yourself or a loved one to this free service, call 03455 564144
LPFT - Mental health and learning disabilities services
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) provide a range of mental health services, as well as support for people with learning disabilities. Single Point of Access. Telephone: 0303 123 4000
Provides emotional wellbeing support to children and young people up to 19 years old (25 if special educational needs/disability or leaving care). They can help with a range of emotional wellbeing concerns e.g. exam stress, worries, low mood, low body image, self-harm, relationship difficulties, low self-confidence. Duty Advice Line (DAL) - advice available to professionals, young people and parents on 01522 309777 - Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Countywide service supporting adults across Lincolnshire to achieve confident, fulfilled, and independent living. Access to the service is subject to basic eligibility criteria. To make a referral to the Wellbeing Service, call 01522 782140
Lincolnshire free health & wellbeing programs, provided by Thrive Tribe, includes support with: Weight loss, Exercise, Stop smoking, Drink less, Strength & Balance. Supporting you to make small, sustainable changes to improve your health and wellbeing to live a longer, happier life. Call 01522 705162
Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership - Drug and alcohol service
Tel: 0800 304 7021
There is also an online referral process as part of the website.
They offer services to support you at every stage of your caring journey to help you find the balance in your life you wish to achieve. The customer service centre provides telephone-based information and support around your caring role, and Carers First work directly with carers in local communities across Lincolnshire so you can live your life to the fullest. Call 01522 782224
Blood Pressure Checks
If you are over 40, you can get your blood pressure checked for free at most pharmacies across Lincolnshire. Your pharmacist will refer you to a GP if your blood pressure is higher than normal and can offer advice on how to manage it.
Many pharmacies are open evenings or weekends, so why not pop in and ask about getting your blood pressure checked next time you pass? If your local pharmacy doesn’t offer checks, they will give you information about a pharmacy that does.
Getting your blood pressure checked is easy, and it could save your life - Lincolnshire ICB
You can also measure it at home using a monitor, find out how on Blood Pressure UK’s website.
Hearing and Vision Tests
Audiology - United Lincolnshire Hospitals. Audiologists test patients’ hearing during clinics, they also perform diagnostic tests requested by medical staff and complex hearing tests.
GP Referral: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/services/audiology/
Self Referral: https://lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/your-health-and-services/choosewell/self-referral-for-patients/
Boots Hearing Care: Book a Free Hearing Test | Boots Hearingcare
Specsavers - free hearing test: Book Online | Book an Appointment | Specsavers
Hidden Hearing - Free Hearing Tests: Hidden Hearing clinics in Lincoln | Hearing tests & hearing aids
Newmedica Eye Health Clinic - Lincoln – NHS: Official information from NHS about Newmedica Eye Health Clinic - Lincoln including contact details, directions, opening hours and service/treatment details: https://www.nhs.uk/services/clinic/newmedica-eye-health-clinic-lincoln/N6Z0R
Orthoptics - United Lincolnshire Hospitals. Orthoptics diagnose and treat defects of vision and abnormalities of eye movement: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/services/orthoptics/
Lincolnshire - Primary Eyecare Services: https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/your-area/midlands/lincolnshire/
Sensory Impairment Services
Local Dementia Support Groups and Services
East Lindsey Dementia Friendly Community
Lincoln Friendship Group (Age UK)
Boston Dementia Friendly Community
Horncastle Memory Support Group
Take a look at our directories for further dementia support:
National Support Services and Resources
Join dementia research
Did you know - you can help advance dementia care, diagnosis, and treatments?
When you sign up to Join Dementia Research, the information you provide is used to match you to studies you may be able to take part in online, nationally and in your local area.
Research offers hope. Only through research can we understand what causes dementia diseases, develop effective treatments and improve the care of those living with dementia. We need more people with and without dementia to take part in vital studies.
Help us beat dementia
To register and take part, please go to Join Dementia Research . The online form will ask you a few basic questions. It only takes a few minutes to complete.
