Dementia Advisers
Wigan Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Advisers provide information, advice and signposting to people with dementia and their carers. This is provided at the point of diagnosis and throughout the dementia journey.
To find out more about Dementia Advisers:
Call 0333 150 3456 or email wigan@alzheimers.org.uk
Wigan Dementia Café
Chat to people with dementia, their carers, family and friends at our friendly and relaxed dementia café. At each session you can ask questions, share your experiences and get the help, advice and information you need in an informal and sociable setting.
The Wheel Restaurant Wigan & Leigh College New Market Street, Wigan WN1 1RS
Dates can change given venue availability. Please contact the service provider for more information.
For more information call 01942 247837 (Monday-Friday, 9am-4.30pm) or email wigan@alzheimers.org.uk
B’s Memory Café
Dementia café which welcomes people living with dementia and their carers, including non-residents. Advice available from a Belong Admiral Nurse. At various venues across the Borough.
For dates and venues email enquiries@belong.org.uk or telephone 01942 855600. You can also visit the Belong Wigan website.
Singing for the Brain – Wigan
Singing social group for People with Dementia and their carers, family and friends.
Wigan & Leigh Carers Centre, 7 Frederick Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BD
Once a month on a Monday, 1.30–3pm
Please contact the service provider for more information.
Telephone 0161 477 6999 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4.30pm) or email stockport@alzheimers.org.uk
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre recognises and values the vital role carers play in the community and wants to help them feel supported so they can continue caring for as long as they feel able to do so.
3-5 Frederick Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BD
For more information call 01942 697885, email info@wlcccarers.com or visit the Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre website.
Hindley Dementia Café
Chat to people with dementia, their carers, family and friends at our friendly and relaxed dementia café. At each session you can ask questions, share your experiences and get the help, advice and information you need in an informal and sociable setting.
First Thursday of every month, 12–2pm
Summat to Ate, 48-50 Market Street Hindley, Wigan WN2 3AN
For more information telephone :01942 247837 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm) or email wigan@alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia Carers Support Group
Meet other carers of people with dementia at different stages on their journey, share other’s experiences, receive and give support and form friendships.
Shevington Methodist Church, 1 Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8HA.
For more information call 07447 454730 or email berylsmith02@gmail.com.
Shevington Dementia Music Café
The Shevington Music Café is for people with dementia and their carers, including a music session. It is free to attend with free tea, coffee and biscuits. No music experience required!
Sessions take place every Thursday from 2pm at Shevington Methodist Church, 1 Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8HA
For more information telephone 01942 615 880 or email enquiries@ageukwiganborough.org.uk
You can also visit the Music in Mind website.
Afternoon Classic Cinema Club
Dementia friendly cinema club for people living with dementia and their family/friends/carers.
The Turnpike Gallery, Civic Square, Leigh WN7 1EB
For more information call 07969 647466, email elizabethcostello50@gmail.com or visit the Leigh Film Society website.
Leigh Dementia Café
Chat to people with dementia, their carers, family and friends at our friendly and relaxed dementia café. At each session you can ask questions, share your experiences and get the help, advice and information you need in an informal and sociable setting.
Third Wednesday of every month, 10.30am–12.30pm
Leigh Cricket Club, Beech Walk, Leigh WN7 3LH
For more information call 01942 247837 (Monday-Friday, 9am-4.30pm) or email wigan@alzheimers.org.uk
Leigh Turnpike Gallery Dementia Music Café
The Leigh Turnpike Gallery Music Café is for people with dementia and their carers, including a music session. It is free to attend with free tea, coffee and biscuits. No music experience required!
Sessions take place every Monday from 2pm at Turnpike Gallery, Civic Square, Leigh WN7 1EB.
For more information telephone 07780 564812 or email jacqui.dowling@ageukwiganborough.org.uk
You can also visit the Music in Mind website.
Lewy Body Society
The Lewy Body Society provides information and resources for patients and carers. Their mission is to fund clinical research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease and raise awareness of Lewy body dementia among the general public and those in the medical profession and decision-making positions.
To find out more call 01942 914000 or visit the Lewy Body Society website.
