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Age UK Northumberland MCST Dementia Social Groups

Live well with dementia social groups are for people who are living with mild to moderate dementia. The groups offer fun and engaging activities and social workshops designed to improve memory, cognitive function and mood in a safe, supportive, friendly and relaxed environment. Currently we have groups in Ashington, Morpeth, Cramlington, Ponteland and Alnwick.

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The two-hour sessions are designed to create conversation and engage with members in a fun, supportive and relaxed environment.  Themes include 'My Life History' and 'Household Treasures' as well as team quizzes, music, games, crafts and the opportunity to build friendships and enjoy peer support.  
 
During the sessions or at any other time, we offer access to our free support services including: information, advice, welfare benefits check and applications, adviocacy, befriending, health and wellbeing and bereavement support - just ask our facilitator.
 
The group activities have been proven to help improve cognition and quality of life for people living with mild to moderate dementia.
 

Who can use this service?

Over 50s living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers and family.

How are services delivered?

We deliver our weekly groups face to face at

Morpeth Methodist Chapel on Mondays, 10am - 12pm

Cramlington Town Council Community Room, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington on Mondays, 2pm and 4pm 

The Round House, Ashington on Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm.

St James' Church Alnwick on Wednesdays, 10am-12pm


Merton Hall, Merton Rd, Ponteland on Thursdays, 10am and 12pm

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Contact Information

info@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk
01670 784800
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Locations

St James' Church, Pottergate Alnwick NE66 1JW
10.00 am till 12pm every Wednesday
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Merton Hall, Merton Road Ponteland NE20 9PX
10am-12pm every Thursday
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Cramlington Town Council Community Room Manor Walks Shopping Centre Cramlington NE22 6YB
2pm and 4pm every Monday
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Last updated: 23 Jun 2026

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