Health and specialist services

Dementia services in Southend

Dementia Navigators

Dementia Navigators play a crucial role within the Adult Prevention Team. The serve as a vital link for individuals living with dementia and their carers in Southend.

These dedicated professionals help people maintain a fulfilling life. This is achieved through face-to-face meetings or over the phone and includes:

  • personalised support
  • guidance
  • practical services

They help residents who:

  • are waiting for memory assessment appointments following GP referrals
  • have received a formal dementia diagnosis and are navigating life with the condition

Additionally, Dementia Navigators host community hubs. These provide a welcoming space for appointments and drop-in sessions where individuals can access in person:

  • advice,
  • information, and
  • support

Dementia Community Support Team

The Dementia Community Support Team also provides support to people living with dementia and their carers in Southend. This community focused service offers accessible and flexible support tailored to reflect your needs.

We run a variety of groups offering socialisation, fun and creative activities, stimulation, and reminiscence in a friendly and supportive environment

Dementia Community Support Team groups

These subject to space being available.

Motivational snooker and carers peer support

The snooker group is facilitated by:

  • the Dementia Network Coordinator, and
  • volunteers

The group supports people living with different types and stages of dementia. Although open to men and woman living with dementia, the group participants are all men. Attendees are all assessed and placed on to the snooker table that best suits their abilities and personalities.

  • When: Every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm
  • Where: The Windermere Club, 1 Windermere Road, SS12RF (East Central Locality)
  • How much: £1.50 per person to attend and optional drinks are available from the bar

The £1.50 per person charge covers the cost of the snooker, which is £10 per hour, per table.

Activity group

Activity group is a social peer led group by those living with dementia.

This group is also run by:

  • the Dementia Network Coordinator and,
  • volunteers

It's a mixed sex group, with some higher functioning participants who do not attend other dementia specific groups or activities.

  • When: Every Thursday 2pm to 4pm
  • Where: St Luke's Community Hub, 1 Cluny Square, SS2 4AF (East Central Locality)
  • How much: Free to attend with light refreshments provided

For more information on support for people with dementia, please: