Support for families facing dementia
We provide specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service.
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What is an Admiral Nurse?
Admiral Nurses provide the specialist dementia support that families need. When things get challenging or difficult, our nurses work alongside the entire family, giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions.
The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline – it helps families to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.
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Information and advice about dementia
We have a series of free information leaflets about dementia for you to read or download. They’re all written by our specialist dementia nurses and put together in response to the questions we hear on our Dementia Helpline and out in the community.
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The difference we make
Maureen and Michael
Maureen and Michael have been married for 56 years. Sadly Michael was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2011 and Maureen cared for him until he went into a care home in June 2016. At first Maureen didn’t know how to cope but thanks to Katie – her Admiral Nurse and her ‘lifeline’ – Maureen feels she has been able to do the best she can for her husband.
“Katie and I have built a close relationship; whenever I have a problem or am feeling stressed I know I can always contact her and she will either visit me at home or telephone. It is the one place I know I can get answers.”
Matthew, Admiral Nurse
Matthew is an Admiral Nurse who works with families caring for people with dementia in the Wakefield area.
“There’s a lot of people who are lost and really struggling with caring for somebody with dementia. The part of my job I really enjoy is being able to get out there and give that person some hope that things can be different, that things can be better.”
Watch our video of Matthew’s visit to two of the families he’s supporting.
Support us
Support our Helpline
Make a donation to Dementia UK today and help us provide specialist advice to more families living with dementia.
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Fundraise for us
Or why not raise money for us by taking on a challenge, getting involved with Time for a Cuppa, or doing your own thing?
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Become a partner
Help us expand our specialist Admiral Nurse service by becoming a Dementia UK corporate partner.
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Become an Admiral Nurse
Are you a registered nurse seeking a new challenge? Then why not consider joining our growing team of Admiral Nurses? As well as getting plenty of support, including guaranteed professional and practice development, you’ll also have the satisfaction of providing a highly valued service to families living with dementia.
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Host/commission an Admiral Nurse service
If you’re involved in commissioning or hosting healthcare services, you might want to consider investing in more specialist dementia care in your area. Our Admiral Nurses could provide substantial savings for your organisation by using their experience and expertise to foresee and avoid crises, as well as upskilling others in the dementia pathway.
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