Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland has a huge range of resources to help people with various forms of dementia, and have provided us with information to share, which we will be doing over several e-Talk editions.

A Guide to Alzheimer Scotland Services

24 Hour Dementia Helpline

Freephone: 0808 808 3000
Email: helpline@alzscot.org 

National Dementia Advisor Service

The service aims to provide a responsive, high-quality information, advice and advocacy service relating to all aspects of brain health and dementia.

Telephone: 0300 373 5774
Email: ndas@alzscot.org

East Lothian Dementia Advisor

Alzheimer Scotland’s East Lothian Dementia Advisor is a point of contact for people with dementia and their families at any time that you have a question or concern and require information and advice about any aspect of living with the condition. Support can be provided by phone, email, or in person.

Michael Huddleston – 0131 654 1114 / 07831859490 / mhuddleston@alzscot.org 

Michael is also a “Digital Champion”, who can assist with finding digital tools, e.g. simplified remote controls and movement activated lighting.

Community Groups:

D'Cafés

• Dunbar (The Dunbar Town House, 1st Monday of the month, 2.00-3.30pm)
• Musselburgh (St Andrews High Church, 1st Wednesday of the month, 10.30-12.00pm)
• Tranent (The Fraser Centre, 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2.00-3.30pm)
• Prestonpans (Prestonpans Community Centre, 4th Thursday of the month, 2.00-3.30pm)

D'Cafés are for people living with dementia and their families. It’s an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, to make connections and develop friendships, and to support and learn from one another as well as Alzheimer Scotland staff and volunteers. 

Outdoor Activity Groups

• Dunbar Clifftop Trail (Mondays, weekly, 10.30-12.00) 
• Archerfield, Dirleton (Thursdays, fortnightly, 10.30-12.00)

Outdoor Activity Groups are for people living with dementia. Family and carers are welcome  to join in but generally take the opportunity for a break. They are a great way to meet others in a similar situation at the same time as enjoying the natural world and benefitting from some gentle exercise.