Dementia advisers Our experienced and dedicated team of dementia advisers keep in regular touch with families. They provide confidential advice and up-to-date information that can help people to understand more about dementia and what might happen in the future, and to make informed decisions about care, treatment and support. They can help people affected by dementia and their families find out about the services that are available in the community, they make referrals and generally 'open doors' to available support. This can include community activities, day care, occupational therapy, respite care, advice on nutrition or speech therapy, emotional support, financial benefits and much more. They are not clinically trained but work closely with GP surgeries in their area. They take as their starting point the fact that everyone will have differing needs and preferences. Dementia advisers will meet you at a suitable place if a home visit is not possible. They will discuss your needs and preferences and work with you to draw up a Support Plan. This will be reviewed every six months, although you can talk to your adviser at any point as your situation and needs change. Finding your dementia adviser Many people are referred to the dementia adviser service by their GP or other health care professional, or you can refer yourself or someone you care for. Each adviser has their own patch of Wiltshire so you will normally see the same person each time. This free service is mostly funded by Wiltshire Council and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, with additional posts supplemented by fundraising. Complete a self-referral form Professionals referral form Wiltshire's dementia adviser team Diane Barkham Head of Dementia Advisers 01380 739055 Stacey Trimby Dementia Advisers Coordinator 01380 73905 Sharon Devine Chippenham 01380 739055 Alex Bates Corsham and Melksham 01380 739055 Tara Slater Malmesbury, Cricklade and Purton01380 739055 Claire Mitchell Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon 01225 776481 Nicola Cull Westbury 01985 624005 David Burton Warminster, Codford, Tisbury, Mere, Sixpenny Handley 01985 624005 Hilary Hill Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett 01380 739055 Tina Perryman Devizes, Marlborough, Ramsbury and The Lavingtons 01380 739055 Lorraine Gordon-Stables Pewsey, Amesbury, Ludgershall, Upavon and Tidworth 01380 739055 Sara Purkins Downton, Whiteparish, Shrewton and part of Salisbury 01722 422050 Kate Grainger Salisbury 01722 422050 Veronica Prichard Memory Service Liaison Dementia Adviser, based in South Wiltshire 01722 422050 Most referrals to our dementia advisers are made by GPs but you can refer yourself or a relative. Healthcare professionals can also make a professional referral. Feedback about the dementia adviser service Chris spoke to me in plain English and told me so much. When he left I felt 50 times better than before he arrived. Just what we needed at that moment Dear Tara, I would like to thank you for the invaluable help and kindness which you have shown Mum. Having your support has been so reassuring and extremely touching. You and your colleague Kate are indeed doing your jobs but you always go that one step further, you sprinkle your work with love and it arrives with a huge smile. You have definitely touched our lives in a special way. Manage Cookie Preferences