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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Nationwide and Dementia UK team up to offer free dementia support clinics in Ayrshire
The clinics will be visiting Ayrshire next month. Nationwide and Dementia UK are teaming up again to offer free face-to-face clinics in Ayrshire. As part of a Scotland-wide drive to offer specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space, the clinics are visitng Ayr, Irvine and Kilmarnock next month. Hosted by Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. The clinics will take place over the next month, and appointments can be booked via Dementia UK's website here. The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about memory problems, understanding a diagnosis and how the condition can progress to help with financial and legal issues. To book a confidential and in-person appointment with an Admiral Nurse in Scotland visit Dementia UK's website here. The clinics will visit: Irvine, 16 Bridgegate KA12 8BQ – August 20 Ayr, 178 High Street KA7 1RQ – August 21 Kilmarnock, 116 King Street KA1 1PG – August 22 Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: 'We're looking forward to returning to Scotland. Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location.' Debbie Crosbie, Chief Executive Officer of Nationwide, said: 'Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. 'As a mutual, we work for the good of society as well as our members. We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better.'
Glasgow Times
01-07-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Dementia clinics return to Glasgow and East Kilbride
Launched in partnership with Dementia UK, the clinics will be available at Nationwide branches, offering free, confidential support and advice from Admiral Nurses. The clinics will run in Glasgow Argyle Street on July 8, 9, and 10, and in East Kilbride from July 22 to 24. Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We're looking forward to returning to Scotland. Read more: Road restrictions remain following demolition of Glasgow tower blocks "Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location." The clinics are open to anyone affected by dementia and provide practical and emotional support on topics ranging from memory concerns and understanding a diagnosis to financial planning and legal matters. Appointments can be booked through Dementia UK's website. As part of the service, Dementia UK has shared advice for starting conversations with loved ones who may be showing signs of dementia. The charity recommends acting when someone expresses frustration or distress, explaining that symptoms may overlap with other conditions, and offering support in arranging and attending GP appointments. The clinics are part of Nationwide's Fairer Futures programme, which addresses key social issues through partnerships with charities focusing on family poverty, youth homelessness, dementia, and cancer. Nationwide is funding 30 dementia specialist Admiral Nurse posts and hosting 200 pop-up clinics across the UK. Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer of Nationwide, said: "Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. "By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. "As a mutual, we work for the good of society as well as our members. "We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better."
South Wales Argus
02-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Specialist dementia support coming to Newport high street
Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse clinics will return to Wales this summer, offering free face-to-face support at selected Nationwide branches, including Newport, in a familiar and private setting. The clinics, delivered by Dementia UK's specialist Admiral Nurses, are open to anyone affected by dementia and provide practical and emotional guidance on everything from memory concerns and diagnosis to financial planning and legal matters. Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We're looking forward to returning to Wales. "Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location." Nationwide's Newport branch, located at 33/34 Commercial Street, will host the clinics on July 1, 2, and 3. Appointments can be booked through Dementia UK's website. Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer of Nationwide, said: "Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. "By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. "We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better." The clinics are part of Nationwide's Fairer Futures social impact programme, which focuses on four major UK issues: family poverty, youth homelessness, dementia, and cancer. Through this partnership, Nationwide is funding 30 Admiral Nurses and will have hosted dementia clinics in 200 branches by the end of the summer.
Glasgow Times
28-05-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Dementia UK and Nationwide offering free Glasgow clinics
The clinics, hosted by Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses, will be held at branches across the country, including two Glasgow branches, throughout May and June. They are designed to offer expert advice on all aspects of dementia care and diagnosis. Read more: Nationwide and Dementia UK offering free Glasgow clinics Ahead of the clinics, Dementia UK is offering guidance on how to start difficult conversations with loved ones who may be showing signs of the condition. The charity is urging people to act when the person becomes upset or frustrated, explaining the shared symptoms of dementia with other conditions, and supporting them in seeking help. Further advice will be available following the opening of the new clinics, hosted in partnership with Nationwide Building Society as part of its Fairer Futures programme. These clinics will aim to provide expert advice on memory issues, help with understanding diagnoses and the progression of dementia, guidance on financial and legal planning, and emotional support for families and carers. Ruby Guild, an Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We're looking forward to returning to Scotland. "Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location." As part of Nationwide's social impact initiative, the building society is funding 30 specialist Admiral Nurses, and by the end of summer will have hosted clinics in 200 branches across the UK. Read more: Paisley health worker's project helping dementia patients 'remember' their lives Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer of Nationwide, said: "Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. "By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. "As a mutual, we work for the good of society as well as our members. "We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better." Glasgow clinics will be held at Byres Road on May 27, 28, and 29, as well as Shawlands Cross between June 17, 18, and 19. Appointments can be made online via the Dementia UK website.
