Dementia Support

6-WEEK DEMENTIA PROGRAMME

We provide a rolling, once a week, 6-week dementia carers programme, both face to face (daytime) or online (evening). The programme, which is for carers only, brings carers together to learn more about dementia and provides an opportunity to meet other dementia carers in a safe, supportive environment. Our NHS partners also deliver some of the sessions. The programme topics include:

• What is dementia?
• Next steps after diagnosis
• Managing changes in behaviour
• Planning for the future

For more information about the dementia programme, and the next course dates, please contact Roshanthi Pereira on 020 8044 5996 or email Roshanthi.pereira@harrowcarers.org

HOME VISITS

We offer a home visiting service with a dementia advisor who will assess your needs, answer any questions you may have and provide tailored personalised information and support. Home visits can take place in the main office if a home visit is not suitable. Please contact Kerstin Williams to arrange a home visit. Email Kerstin.Williams@harrowcarers.org or call 07495 323919.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Friendship Café (1st Wednesday of the month 1.30pm-3.30pm)

Old Lyonians Sports Ground, Pinner View, Harrow HA1 4QF

The Friendship Cafe is for both Carers and their loved ones who have dementia. Carers are also welcome to attend on their own. This is a safe space to come together, have some fun and to make new friends. 

Care Home Support Group (2nd Monday of the month, 10.30am-12pm) 

Harrow Carers Main Hall, 376-378 Pinner Road, Harrow HA2 6DZ

This is for carers who have made the difficult decision to move their loved ones into a care home. This provides a safe space for people to talk about their emotions, shared experiences and to get invaluable peer support.

Dementia Hub (3rd Wednesday of the month 2pm-4pm)

Northwick Park Hospital, venue varies each month, please contact us for location details

Open to all carers, but is primarily aimed at carers visiting their loved ones in the hospital. You can come and chat to us over a cup of tea, and also speak to a member of the hospital dementia team.

Friendship Cafe (4th Wednesday of the month 1pm to 3pm)

Stanmore Chapel, Marsh Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4HP

The Friendship Cafe is for both Carers and their loved ones who have dementia. Carers are also welcome to attend on their own. This is a safe space to come together, have some fun and to make new friends.

CARER INFORMATION DAYS

Throughout the year, we also have carer information sessions where guest speakers come and talk to our dementia carers on various topics. Speakers include:

• Dementia Matron talking about dementia patient care in the hospital
• Senior Pharmacist for Elderly care talking about dementia medication
• Solicitor to talk us through LPAs, wills and financial planning
• Bladder and bowel nurse to talk about continence problems in dementia patients
• Psychologist from Bentley House to talk about coping with our emotions.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

We also hold several social activities throughout the year, such as trips to museums, afternoon tea in Pinner Park and dancing with the Zimmerettes!

DEMENTIA CHOIR – NEW FOR 2026!

We are starting a dementia choir – watch this space for further information.

For more information about our dementia support groups or the forthcoming choir, please contact Roshanthi Pereira on 020 8044 5996 or email Roshanthi.pereira@harrowcarers.org

Feedback from our carers

“I have enormously enjoyed doing the Dementia Carers Program. I have learnt more about dementia and how I/We are able to best support my Mum including understanding why some of her behaviour is changing/different as well as how I/We should respond to her evolving needs. My thanks to Harrow Carers for the opportunity to do this learning and which I recommend for each and every person caring for loved ones with dementia.”

“Really enjoyed attending the Dementia programme as it’s been very helpful and provided me insight into the challenges associated with caring for dementia. It’s also an opportunity to socialise and express our opinions. Big thank you to Roshanthi for guiding, supporting and organising this Dementia programme”.

“Thank you Kerstin for the (home visit) support, it was very informative. I learnt a lot with you and sure I will follow the advice through.”

“Thank you so much for your home visit and your help and support to guide me how and when and from where I can get support in looking after my husband as he has multiple health conditions. I really appreciate your concern. “