Get help and support
We fund the Alzheimer's Society to deliver community dementia support services through Dementia Connect.
For any concerns relating to dementia or looking after someone living with dementia, contact the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Connect support line.
Dementia enabled communities
Essex has a number of Dementia Action Alliance groups who are working in local areas to drive dementia awareness and enable communities to be accessible and support people living with dementia. Dementia Action Alliances work with local groups, retailers and businesses to be more aware of issues people with dementia face and offer better services.
Dementia Champions throughout Essex deliver dementia awareness sessions via Dementia Friends.
Help find missing people with dementia
We are a partner in The Herbert Protocol. This is a way to help find loved ones who go missing.
It encourages carers, friends and relatives of people with dementia to compile information about their loved ones which could help authorities find them quicker in the event of them going missing. You can complete a form on the Herbert Protocol webpage on Essex Police website.
Find dementia support services near you
See the following organisations:
- Healthwatch Essex
- Essex Wellbeing Service
- Alzheimer's Society - find support near you (other support and services may be available locally for you in addition to those listed. For personalised support and advice please contact Dementia Connect Essex.
- The Essex Map (local directory)
More information
If you look after someone with dementia, then you might like to read about support for carers.