Who to contact for help and support

The Relatives & Residents Association helpline 020 7359 8136 – helpline is open 09:30 –1 pm. This is for family members who have relatives in 24 hours care.
Silverline. Aimed at people over 55. Their helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90
Age UK – information and advice. Phone: 0800 678 1602. 8 am – 7 pm, 365 days a year
If carers have any concerns about caring for someone with dementia, Dementia UK have specialist Admiral Nurses on their Helpline, on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org. The Helpline is open seven days a week, 9 am – 9 pm Monday to Friday, and 9 am – 5 pm on weekends.
Alzheimer’s Research UK. Their Dementia Research Infoline continues to operate so if you have any questions post diagnosis or want any of their free health information you can call them 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday 0300 111 5111 or email.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority: www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/coronavirus/
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service is available for anybody bereaved or affected by death
CAHN Bereavement Support is a service for people who have been affected by the loss of a loved one during COVID-19. The service is delivered in a professional manner by qualified professionals from the Caribbean and African community. It is tailored to meet the cultural and religious needs of the Caribbean and African community living in Greater Manchester.

All face-to-face and home visits have currently been suspended.
They have extended the operating hours of their national Dementia Connect Support Line. Trained advisors can be contacted via 0333 150 3456 for advice and guidance. Alzheimer’s Society are encouraging people to join Dementia Talking Point. This is their online community where people affected by dementia can receive valuable support from people in similar situations.