Dementia Project

Dementia ProjectThe Dementia Project is for LGBTQ+ people living with dementia or concerned about memory loss

Dementia affects around 944,000 adults in the UK. Whether you have dementia or memory difficulties, or are a carer, a friend or family member of someone who does, you deserve support that recognises your individual life experience.

We currently offer the following programmes:

  • Dementia Support Group

    Monthly in-person peer support sessions currently held in Brighton. These are open to both LGBTQ+ people living with dementia, and to LGBTQ+ carers of people living with dementia. To find out more or come along, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

  • RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards - Health Equity WinnerSpeak Out With Dementia

    Speak Out With Dementia is our online weekly meet-up for LGBTQ+ people living with dementia. We meet every Thursday on Zoom from 5pm to 6pm. To find out more or come along, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] 
  • LGBTQ+ Carers Meetup

    Online meet-ups over Zoom for LGBTQ+ carers of people living with dementia, on the third Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm. Please contact [email protected] to register.

  • We offer group support and one-off home visits to new referrals living in Sussex. 
  • Training, advice, and information on LGBTQ dementia for organisations.

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If you are interested in finding out more about the service please contact Jack at [email protected] or by phone on 07425 588295.

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