For a good listing of general support services available to people living in Cornwall, compiled by Transformation Cornwall please press HERE

Devon County Council have put together a listing of services to help adults find the support they need to stay healthy and live happy, independent lives for as long as possible. 

Telephone: 0345 155 1007

Website: https://www.devon.gov.uk/care-and-health/adults/

For a useful downloadable information guide and listing of support services available to people with dementia in Cornwall, and their carers, press HERE

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4708 090

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

Telephone: 0800 169 2081

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

National support service who offer a range of free services that give family carers the opportunity to learn and understand more about dementia and to connect with others in a similar situation. They offer practical advice on the reality and challenges of being a carer.

Call: 020 3096 7895

Website: DEMENTIA CARERS COUNT

For anyone with a medical diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who are supported and developed by Dementia UK. They provide life-changing support for families affected by all kinds of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Dementia Helpline: 0800 888 6678

For anyone affected by dementia, worried about a diagnosis or a carer. Trained staff offer relevant support and direction.

Dementia Support Line: 0333 150 3456 

Website: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

My Appointments leaflet - offering help to understand appointments and people seen, plus useful general information.

The Parkhouse Centre, Bude.

Seated exercise group, with exercise to music. Donations encouraged and attendees need to bring own water. All ages welcomed.

Mondays: 9.30am to 10.30am or 11am to 12 noon

Wednesdays: 2pm to 3pm or 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Tel: 07562 251878

Support agency for anyone who is an unpaid carer, regularly supporting a family member, loved one, friend and/or neighbour, who is unable to care for themselves. Training for carers also available. Devon Carers are NOT a care agnecy.

Tel: 03456 434 435

Website: https://devoncarers.org.uk/

A service that supports unpaid and informal carers or all ages in Cornwall. Brings together many of the caring support agencies in one place: Cornwall Rural Community Charity, Disability Cornwall & IoS, Age UK CIOS, Barnardo’s and Promas CIC.

Advice line: 01736 756655 (not available at weekends or evenings)

Website: https://www.cornwallcarers.org.uk/

Steady on your Feet is a community-based strength and balance programme, which is evidenced to prevent falls.  The programme is aimed at those aged 65 and over who are deemed to be at heightened risk of falling, and is delivered over 24 weeks. After each session there will be light refreshments and time to chat with others in the group.

At local venues including Holsworthy Memorial Hall from 3rd November 2023, 1.30pm to 3pm.

Groups are FREE.

Tel: 07900 041258 for Holsworthy Group

Website: https://devon.steadyonyourfeet.org/

STEADY ON YOUR FEET LEAFLET