Information for carers
If you are looking after someone with dementia, no matter what stage they are at, this information may help you.
Local dementia support services within Bromley
There are several local support services available for people with dementia and their carers.
South East London Mind Bromley Dementia Services
SEL Mind provides support, information and advice to people with dementia in the borough and their families, carers and friends. They run two services: Bromley Dementia Support Hub and MindCare Dementia Support.
Bromley Well – Unpaid Adult Carers
For adults who are caring, unpaid, for others, Bromley Well provides free support and advice.
See their information on what’s available for carers here.
Download their carers leaflet here.
They also have a free newsletter for carers, which you can subscribe to here.
Additional local resources
Community toilets
When caring for someone with dementia, it’s helpful to know where the local community toilets are. See community toilet information on the London Borough of Bromley’s website.
Simply Connect Bromley
This local website provides links to local services and activities in the Bromley area. Socialising and connecting with others can really help carers and their loved ones living with dementia.
National dementia advice, information and support
As well as the local support services available within Bromley, you may find these national services and information hubs helpful.
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Co-founded by Bromley resident Cora Phillips, Alzheimer’s Society has been helping to address the challenges of dementia for over 40 years.
As well as information about dementia, support and research, they have a wealth of information for carers.
Dementia Support Forum
A useful online forum run by Alzheimer’s Society.
National Dementia Support Line
Alzheimer’s Society runs a national helpline for anyone wanting support for dementia. Call the helpline on 0333 150 3456, seven days a week. See the website for the support line opening hours:
Dementia UK
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity, whose nurses provide free, life-changing support to those affected by dementia.
They have a helpline and a useful page for carers:
Helpline: 0800 888 6678
Carers UK
Carers UK provides expert advice, information and support for unpaid carers. They also provide campaign to make carers’ lives better.