World Alzheimers Awareness Month

What support is available for people in Wandsworth?

We have compiled a list of dementia specific support for people affected by Alzheimer's and dementia and their carers. Here are a few:

• Iris Dementia Cafe: chat to people and share experiences in the Balham area every third Saturday of the month from 16th July 2022. The cafe runs between 2.00pm to 4.30pm at St Luke's Church, 194 Ramsden Road, Balham SW12 8RQ. Here is more information.
• Alzheimer's Society Side by Side: volunteer buddies with interests in similar activities, call Andrea 07703 471 517 or email wandsworth@alzheimers.org.uk
• Sunflower Cafe: Mount Court, Weimar St., Putney SW15 1SJ - first Saturday of each month 1:30 - 4:00pm

To view many more resources for support, please go to our page here:

Dementia Support for Wandsworth

• Wandsworth Council have put together a handy guide, some service information may have changed, but there is still a lot of useful information and tips about what do do. You can view the guide here.
• The Alzheimer's Society have a webpage you can use to search for services here.

Over the last year, Healthwatch Wandsworth has been involved in several activities that have enabled us to capture the experiences of these people affected by dementia in Wandsworth.

Dementia will continue to be a priority for Healthwatch Wandsworth in our next year and we look forward to continuing working with groups, shedding more light on the issues faced, providing information on what support is available, and reporting on developments in support for carers. As well as exploring practical and digital technology solutions to support their daily lives.

To read the story of Albert, who shared with us his story in detail, please scroll down to the end of this webpage:

Our work with people affected by dementia and their carers