Maintaining a social life, engaging in hobbies and building meaningful connections is important for a person’s quality of life. Dementia can often cause those living with it, to be less social and partake less in activities that once gave them joy, ultimately reducing their sense of community, confidence and overall wellbeing. Memory cafés offer that community space where people with dementia and their caregivers can socialise with others who share their experience, engage in enrichment activities and feel less isolated. There are many locations across the UK, but finding the right café for you isn’t easy, so we’ve compiled a list to help you find a one that suits your needs.
City Mission Dementia Café – Bathurst Gardens, London
“The café offers stimulating activities, such as physical exercise, brain activities and social interaction. Personal care is not provided. A paid-for lunch is available. Minibus also available for collection drop off.”
- Marks Church, Bathurst Gardens, NW10 5HX, London
- 07415 703115
- pcmcbrent@outlook.com
Memory Café – Fishponds, Bristol
“Chat to people with dementia, their carers, family and friends at our friendly and relaxed dementia café. At each session you can ask questions, share your experiences and get the help, advice and information you need in an informal and sociable setting.”
- Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Bristol BS16 3TR
- 0117 961 0693
- bristol@alzheimers.org.uk
Coffee Morning – Holbrooks, Coventry
“This weekly coffee morning community gives an opportunity to meet other people living with dementia, get support and make friends. Dave Atkins attends the cafe as a Dementia Care Award winner as an inspirational person living with young onset dementia. He is there to have a friendly chat, help with any information you may need and perhaps a little peace of mind. People attending form smaller groups based on what they like. This could include: chatting; knitting; walking; jigsaws; dominos and individual verbal support.”
- The Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub, Everdon Road,
CV6 4FB, Coventry - 024 7697 8080
- CDPH@Coventry.gov.uk
The Forget Me Not Memory Café – Sutton, London
“To bring innovation & inspiration to people (and their carers) who feel isolated and or marginalized as a result of their physical or mental illness.”
- Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM14DP
- 07815688335
- forgetmenotproject17@gmail.com
Dementia Café – Hulme, Manchester
“African Caribbean Care Group’s Dementia Adviser hosts a series of workshops and presentations to raise awareness of Dementia, and to promote best practice with Dementia Care. These are informal meetings aimed at developing a sense of community, understanding in a friendly and open environment. Carers of people with dementia have the opportunity to connect with other individuals who have similar experiences, allowing them to share and gain knowledge.”
- African Caribbean Care Group, Claremont Centre, 2 Jarvis Road, M15 5FS, Manchester
- 0161 226 6334
- dementia@accg.org.uk+
Memory Café North – Chelsea, London
“Memory Cafe North session to provide group based support for people living with dementia as well as their families and supporters.”
- Westminster Memory Service, 42 Westbourne Park Road, Kensington & Cheslea, London, W2 5PH
- 020 7723 5425
- sepe@candchealthcare.co.uk
Aston Villa Dementia Café – Birmingham
“Age UK and Aston Villa Foundation’s dementia café offers different types of activities including games such as bowling, boccia and table tennis; arts and crafts; music corner; circle dance and refreshments. There are two areas available, one for the session to take place and a separate area for carers/support person to have a drink and relax.”
- The Holt Pub, Villa Park, Trinity Road, B6 6HE, Birmingham
- 0121 437 0033
- powell@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Music Café – Gorton, Manchester
“The Music Café provides free music-making workshops plus information and training on how to use music at home to help your loved ones. Join in to learn more about how music can help you and your loved ones with singing, dancing, tea, coffee and general merriment, led by the Camerata’s specially trained musicians.”
- The Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, M12 5WF, Manchester
- 0161 226 8696
- hrandhawa@manchestercamerata.com
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