Alzheimer Scotland

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Record Number: 1436

Address:
492 Union Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1TS

Phone: 01224 644077
24-hour Helpline: 0808 808 3000
(Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Helpline)

Email: grampianregion@alzscot.org Website: http://www.alzscot.org

Services

Alzheimer Scotland is a national charity which helps and supports people with dementia and their carers. The Aberdeen Office provides a central point for information and advice about all aspects of dementia and services that are available locally and nationally.

In partnership and cooperation with other organisations and individuals, Alzheimer Scotland will initiate and assist the development of services to people with dementia and their carers throughout the North East of Scotland.

The aim of the following services is to provide information and develop a network of carer support groups, day care initiatives, sitter services and befriending schemes, at local levels. Services are provided by paid staff and volunteers in collaboration with carers, local groups, voluntary organisations and statutory services.

For further information on these services, please see related records.

Aberdeen City Services

492 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TS
Tel: 01224 644077
Email: aberdeencityservices@alzscot.org
Outreach Worker: Linda Alexander
Administrator: Suzanne Black
Drop In Worker: Vacant

North Aberdeenshire Services

Chalmers Hospital Clunie Street Banff AB45 1JA
Tel: 01261 819066
Email: nasbanff@alzscot.org
Service Manager: Janice Caine
Administrator: Val Sleigh
Day Care Organisers: Lyndsay Blanchard, Pauline Ewen, Lynne Smart

1st Floor, Ugie Hospital Ugie Road, Peterhead, AB42 61LZ
Tel: 01779 491064
Email: naspeterhead@alzscot.org
Project Worker: Angelika Eberhard
Day Care Organiser: Susan Boardley

South Aberdeenshire Services

Arduthie Lodge, Kincardine Community Hospital, Kirkton Road, Stonehaven AB39 2NJ
Tel: 01569 792068 / 792069
Email: southaberdeenshireservices@alzscot.org
Service Manager: Sarah Duff
Assistant Service Manager: Fran Kelly
Administrator: Sarah Blackwood
Day Care Organiser: Caroline Sinclair

Suite 3, 32-36 High Street, Banchory AB31 5FR
Tel: 01330 824486
Email: deesideservices@alzscot.org
Administrator: Fiona Stuart
Day Care Organiser: Evelyn Irvine

Moray Services

Unit 8, Elgin Business Centre, Maisondieu Road, Elgin IV30 1QP
Tel: 01343 552080
Email: morayservices@alzscot.org
Service Manager: Alison Beard
Administrator: Shirley McKenzie (Mon - Thur 9-3)

Branches and Support Groups

These groups offer carers support, advice and information about dementia and its prognosis. At monthly support groups carers are able to discuss the services they have received and share the problems or worries they may have about looking after a dementia sufferer. Most groups invite speakers along at regular intervals to lead discussion on specific issues of interest and benefit to carers. Members of the groups and branches, who are mostly carers or former carers, are also keen to talk to other organisations about dementia and the problems faced by carers.

Elgin Branch

Contact: Barbara Steele, Tel: 01343 813987
The branch runs two drop-in services, a carer support group, art and craft sessions and summer outings. Further details can be obtained from the contact number above.

Aberdeen City Carers Support Groups

Drop In Service for people with dementia and their carers, on Tuesdays 10.00am-2.30pm at St Mary's Cathedral Hall, Huntly Street, Aberdeen

Banff and Turriff Carers Support Groups

Contact: Janice Caine Chalmers Hospital Clunie Street Banff AB45 1JA Tel: 01261 819066

Peterhead and Fraserburgh Carers Support Groups

Contact: Angelika Eberhard 1st Floor Ugie Hospital, Ugie Road Peterhead AB42 1LZ
Tel: 01779 491064
The Carers Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month between 10.00am-12.00 midday in Social Work office, Windmill Street, Peterhead.

Stonehaven Carers Support Group

Contact: Sarah Duff, Arduthie Lodge, Kincardine Community Hospital, Kirkton Road, Stonehaven AB39 2NJ
Tel: 01569 792068 / 792069
The Carers Support Group meets at 2.00pm on the first Thursday of every month at Edenholme, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven