Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia

Organisation name

Description

Helps people with dementia, carers and families, providing practical services across Scotland and campaigning to improve public policies. Services include day care, home support, counselling, carer education and support groups. Provides a wide range of publications, an extensive website and confidential 24-hour Helpline (0808 808 3000) for information and support.

Street address

22 Drumsheugh Gardens,

City/Town

Edinburgh

Postcode

EH3 7RN

Web Addresswww.alzscot.org

alzheimer@alzscot.org

Main Phone No

0131 243 1453

Fax

0131 243 1450

Helpline Number

0808 808 3000

Helpline: Hours of operation

24 hours

Main Contact: Name

Kate Fearnley

Main Contact: Job Title

Information Manager

Is this a national or local organisation?

National

Is there a local support network?

Yes

Details of support network

46 services and 15 branches across Scotland

Does the organisation provide free publications or leaflets?

Yes

Details of publications and leaflets

ask for publications list

Does the organisation publish a newsletter?

Yes

Details of newsletter

Dementia in Scotland - quarterly, free to members

Does the organisation fund research?

Yes

Details of research

Mainly social research