Milton Keynes City Council support people with dementia and their carers to maintain independence and quality of life. Our current plan is to continue to develop services which provide support to people with dementia in line with Government guidelines and best practice.
These include:
- Milton Keynes Specialist Memory Service Dementia is a condition which can cause memory loss and other symptom, if you are at all worried please visit your GP who may refer you to Milton Keynes Specialist Memory Service (CNWL) for further testing. If you receive a positive diagnosis you, and your family or carer will be invited to a post diagnostic information session and courses run by the Specialist Memory Service.
- Dementia Information and Support Service (DISS) Milton Keynes run by Alzheimer’s Society offers ongoing support and information. You will be asked if you would like DISS to contact you by the Specialist Memory Service or you can contact DISS yourself.
- Adult Social Care can offer information on choosing the right care and support for you and you may be eligible for services.
- Adult Social Care Admiral Nurse Service specialist service to provide support to families and carers in complex situations
- Musical and activity groups including Singing for the Brain sessions organised by the Alzheimer’s Society contact on 01908 232612 for further information.
Information about other services which may be of help to you can be found in our Adult Social Care and Health Directory