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  • A song for Mill Street

    A song for Mill Street

    Mill Street Club has its own song - written with a professional musician in a remarkable collaboration with members. Read more

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    New CEO at Alzheimer's Support

    Sarah Marriott is the new CEO at Wiltshire's leading dementia charity. Read more

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    We're in the final!

    Alzheimer's Support's Home Support Service is a finalist in the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards. Read more

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    'Nothing but praise...'

    Families and professionals were full of praise for Alzheimer’s Support’s Home Support Service in a CQC monitoring review. Read more

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Jean's day out

Jean's day out

Former nurse Jean had a trip down memory lane when Lou and Lesley gave up their Sunday to take her back to the nurses home and hospital where she used to work. Read more

Published: 25th April, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Extra day for Old Silk Works

Extra day for Old Silk Works

Mondays just got better for people with dementia in Warminster, as Old Silk Work club prepares to open for an extra day each week. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2022

Updated: 7th April, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Welcome to new partners

Welcome to new partners

Alzheimer's Support has welcomed several new corporate partners to help promote a deeper understanding of dementia in the community. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2022

Updated: 6th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Pazucha

Hopes rise for new art group

Hopes rise for new art group

Alzheimer's Support is fundraising to open a new art group in Chippenham this Spring. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2022

Updated: 23rd March, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Lou's a winner!

Lou's a winner!

Old Silk Works manager Lou Gover wins Wiltshire Life magazine's Local Hero award for her tireless volunteering during the pandemic. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Pazucha

A song for Mill Street

A song for Mill Street

Mill Street Club has its own song - written with a professional musician in a remarkable collaboration with members. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Joanna Pazucha

Donation with all the trimmings...

Donation with all the trimmings...

Daykin Estates donated 170 Christmas lunches to Alzheimer's Support's day clubs - and helped cook them! Read more

Published: 19th January, 2022

Author: Joanna Pazucha

Clubs' festive head-to-head

Clubs' festive head-to-head

Danone staff gave up their free time to link up Mill Street and Old Silk Work clubs in a virtual Christmas quiz. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2021

Updated: 2nd January, 2022

Author: Joanna Pazucha

New CEO at Alzheimer's Support

New CEO at Alzheimer's Support

Sarah Marriott is the new CEO at Wiltshire's leading dementia charity. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Hello to new trustees

Hello to new trustees

Three new trustees have joined the Board at Alzheimer's Support. Meet Jane, Wendy and Mike. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2021

Updated: 2nd January, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

We're in the final!

We're in the final!

Alzheimer's Support's Home Support Service is a finalist in the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Visible Voices at Mill Street

Visible Voices at Mill Street

Mill Street Club members are sharing ideas, words and insights with professional musicians in a new project to tell their stories through song. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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  • Rachel and Laura

    Rachel and Laura

    Meet our fundraisers. Rachel Fear and Laura Crouch are there to help you every step of they way.

  • Denim4Dementia 2022 appeal

    Thank you for supporting Denim4Dementia! Your donation will support people living with dementia and family carers in Wiltshire.

  • Host a Jubi-TEA

    Host a Jubi-TEA

    Host a Jubi-TEA for dementia as you celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in the special bank holiday weekend in June.

  • Claire's story

    Claire's story

    Claire Hamill was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 39. The mother of twin teenage girls is supported by her whole family who try to keep life as normal as possible - with help from Alison and Michelle from Alzheimer's Support.

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  • Dementia advisers

    Dementia advisers

    Our 11 dementia advisers give support, information and advice and stay in touch regularly. They are the first port of call after a diagnosis of dementia - and as things change over time.

  • Music for the Mind

    Music for the Mind

    Music for the Mind is uplifting and hugely beneficial for people living with dementia. We run 10 groups in Wiltshire - and you don't need to be a good singer to take part.

  • Key staff

  • This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

    This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

    Our regular community activity groups for people living with dementia in Wiltshire, updated weekly.

  • Mill Street Club, Trowbridge

    Mill Street Club, Trowbridge

    Mill Street Club is open four days a week, bringing companionship, stimulation and activity to people living with dementia in West Wiltshire.

  • Memory cafes

    Memory cafes

    Our seven memory cafes meet monthly to give the whole family a chance to find out more about dementia, socialise with others in the same situation and chat informally to professionals.

  • Support worker vacancy

    Support worker vacancy

    Patient, caring and reliable? We have interesting and rewarding work providing care and companionship for people living with dementia. Apply today.

  • Old Silk Works, Warminster

    Old Silk Works, Warminster

    Our newest - and largest - day club opened in May 2018 in our newly renovated, purpose designed Dementia Centre

  • Training courses for family carers

    Training courses for family carers

    Free online and in-person training courses for unpaid family carers. Find out more about dementia and the practical help that can make all the difference.

  • How and where we work

    How and where we work

    Find the support you need to live well with dementia.

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Keep in touch!

Tell us how you'd like us to keep in touch with news of our work and activities. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2018

Updated: 11th May, 2018

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Salisbury Dementia Centre appeal

Salisbury Dementia Centre appeal

Support our exciting plans for a dementia centre and day club in Salisbury. Donate today! Read more

Published: 25th June, 2021

Updated: 17th September, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Day Club Manager - Devizes

Day Club Manager - Devizes

Are you an enthusiastic and energetic team leader with a can-do attitude? Interested in supporting people with dementia and their family carers? This could be the perfect job for you. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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