Our Dementia Support Services
HospiceCare recognises the impact Dementia can have on a person and their loved ones. We have a Specialist Dementia Nurse and Dementia Support Coordinator with a high level of experience caring for those with dementia. Wherever a person is on their dementia journey, our Specialist Dementia Nurse can offer advice and signpost clients and carers to the most relevant and appropriate support for both the person with dementia and their family. We aim to improve the well-being and quality of life for both the person with dementia and their carer(s). Our Dementia Support Service also offers Dementia Drop-In cafes, Seated Exercise Classes, and Dementia Walking Football sessions.
Eligibility: This free and confidential service is available to the person with a dementia diagnosis aged 18 and over and registered with a GP in our catchment area.
Referral: You can access our Dementia support via self-referral by calling our team on T. 01665 606515 or T. 01289 309997 or asking your GP or another health professional to refer you.
'Canny Cuppa'
Dementia Drop-in Dementia Cafe in Alnwick and Berwick
Our 'Canny Cuppa' Dementia Drop-In Cafes are run weekly in Alnwick, Berwick and Rothbury where we welcome the person with a Dementia Diagnosis and their loved one/carer to join us. Our friendly Dementia Cafes allow for social engagement over a cuppa, to share memories, chat, and enjoy engaging activities. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming with an opportunity for the carer to have a one-to-one confidential chat with one of our Dementia team.
If you would like to find out more information or have an informal chat before attending you can contact us on: T. 01665 606515 or T. 01289 309997. You can email us at: aholtom@hospicecare-nn.org.uk, or complete the online inquiry form at the bottom of this page. Our Canny Cuppa Dementia Drop-in Cafes are FREE to attend and available to adults 18 years and over living within our clinical catchment area and registered with a local GP.
ALNWICK CANNY CUPPA DROP-IN DEMENTIA CAFE
EVERY THURSDAY 1.30PM-3.30PM AT THE LINDISFARNE CENTRE, 30 LINDISFARNE ROAD, ALNWICK, NE66 1AU
BERWICK CANNY CUPPA DROP-IN DEMENTIA CAFE
EVERY TUESDAY 10.30AM-12.30PM, SPITTAL BOWLING CLUB, SEA ROAD, BERWICK TD15 1RN
ROTHBURY CANNY CUPPA DROP-IN DEMENTIA CAFE
EVERY WEDNESDAY
2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH - JUBILEE HALL, NE65 7SD
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH - QUEENS HEAD LOUNGE, NE65 7SR
Dementia Walking Football in Alnwick and Berwick
Dementia Walking Football – Come and Join the Fun!
Love a kickabout? Our weekly Walking Football sessions are designed especially for those living with a dementia diagnosis and they’re all about fun, fitness, and friendship!
Run in partnership with The Newcastle United Foundation, each hour-long session is packed with laughs, gentle exercise, and plenty of team spirit. And of course, no match is complete without a well-earned cuppa and cake afterwards.
Open to adults aged 18+, and it’s completely FREE to join. Fancy a chat before coming? Give our Specialist Dementia Nurse a call on 01665 606515 or 01289 309997.
DEMENTIA WALKING FOOTBALL ALNWICK
Every Thursday at Lindisfarne Centre, Alnwick, NE66 1AU 10:30am until 11:30am, followed by cake and a cuppa.
DEMENTIA WALKING FOOTBALL BERWICK
Every Monday at the Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre 1pm - 2pm followed by a cuppa and cake.
Dementia Seated Exercise Class in Alnwick
Our Seated Exercise classes are designed to support those living with a dementia diagnosis, with a focus on mobility, balance, and coordination. These gentle, one-hour sessions run weekly from 11am–12pm in both Alnwick and Berwick, offering simple movements to help keep joints flexible, muscles active, and circulation flowing.
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The exercises are all done seated, making them safe and accessible, while still helping to improve strength, posture, and confidence in everyday movement. Each session also includes time for relaxation, followed by a cup of tea or coffee with the group.
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Classes are free to join and open to adults aged 18+ who live in our clinical catchment area and are registered with a local GP. To register or find out more, call our Dementia Team Monday–Friday, 9am–4.30pm on 01665 606515 or 01289 309997, email aholtom@hospicecare-nn.org.uk
SEATED EXERCISE CLASSES ALNWICK
Every Wednesday 11am - 12 noon The Lindisfarne Centre, 30 Lindisfarne Road NE66 1AJ
Get in Touch with our Specialist Dementia Nurse, Amy
You can call us in the strictest confidence for more information on T. 01665 606515 or T. 01289 309997, Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm
Our Clinical Catchment Area
You can get in touch with our Dementia team by completing the form below