Support from Approach, how we can help you
We are here to offer you advice, support or just to have a chat. We understand that this a worrying time for everyone and it can be particularly difficult if you are affected by dementia.
Approach is continuing to offer telephone specialist dementia support, information and advice – please let us know how we can help you.
Please contact us via: 01782 214999 or email: enquiries@approachstaffordshire.co.uk.
We also have a Dementia Liaison Co-ordinator with our Alliance Partner Dougie Mac:
please phone: 01782 344300 and ask for Mel.
Additionally there are a number of new groups in Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire offering support, advice and information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the contact details for the main support groups in the area:
Stoke on Trent
StokeonTrentTogether/ VAST: Helpline 0800 561 5610 www.corona19.vast.org.uk
Newcastle under Lyme
Realise Foundation: Helpline 01782 742800 https://covid19.realisefoundation.org.uk/
Staffordshire
Support Staffordshire: Helpline 0300 777 1207 www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk/covid-19-support
Other Dementia Support Services
Dementia Connects (Alzheimer’s Society): 0333 150 3456
Dementia UK: 0800 888 6678
