CHARITY BEGINS...

The Young Onset Dementia group is supported by the new Mersey Care charity, Mersey Cares. Senior fundraising manager Joanne Watson explains the charity’s role.

“It’s simply to help the Trust enhance services and fund items, activities and programmes usually outside the scope of the NHS. It’s for innovative ideas that staff and people in our communities tell us they’d like to develop for patients, carers and colleagues.

More Information

Young Onset Dementia is a diagnosis of dementia under the age of 65. It is relatively rare and there are few support groups focusing specifically on the condition.

More help is available from: Dementia UK Dementiauk.org

Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline 0800 888 6678

Resources and information aimed specifically at younger people and the issues they may face.

Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimers.org.uk

Dementia Support helpline 0333 150 3456

There may also be a support group in your area.

Citizens Advice Bureau citizensadvice.org.uk

Watch a short film about what happens at an assessment at: merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/ liverpool/dementia-services

“They feel strongly that people should know more about suicide prevention, so that’s a real focus. So is dedicated support for patients and carers to stay well. We’ll also fund ways to reduce pressure for NHS staff and volunteers with health or financial struggles.

“Everyone has a right to good health. We’ll play our part in making that happen.”

Donate at merseycares.org.uk Organise a fundraising event or take part in our challenges using our fundraising pack: charity@merseycare.nhs.uk