The following organisations provide support and a variety of services for carers of older people with mental health problems.

See also links to carers and carers rights

Alzheimer's Disease Society (ADS)
49 Breinton Road
Hereford
HR4 0JY
Tel: 01432 343000
Email: alzheimershereford@lineone.net

All core ADS services support people with dementia and their families. ^The following are specifically aimed at supporting carers.
Carers Support Meetings
ADS runs on the first Tuesday each month between 11.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. at 49 Breinton Road Hereford.
Carers may bring their dependants who will be cared for at the Nan Belleville Day Hospital adjoining the Centre.
Short term Breaks
limited to 6. The sessions last up to 3 hours and are available on weekdays between 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Dept Mental Health for Older People
The Stonebow Unit
County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Tel: 01432 355444 ext 5529

All core DMHOP services support people with dementia and their families.

Elmhurst Residential Home
Elmhurst
10-12 Venns Lane
Hereford
Tel: 01432 274508

Elmhurst provides short term breaks through day care and residential care

Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS)
26 Vicarage Rd
Hereford
HR1 2QN
Tel: 01432 379385

WRVS provides short term breaks via day care for people including those with functional illnesses (e.g. depression) and those with early stage dementia.

Anchor Trust
Drybridge House
40 St Martins St
Hereford
HR2 7RH
Tel: 01432 351774

Anchor Trust provides short term breaks via day care for people including those with functional illnesses (e.g. depression) and those with early stage dementia.

Age Concern
Berrows Business Centre
Bath Street
Hereford
HR1 2HG

Open to the public: 9am - 1pm Monday-Friday
Tel: 01432 350483
Fax: 01432 271370

Age Concern provides short term breaks via day care for people including those with functional illnesses (e.g. depression) and those with early stage dementia

Take a Break
The Ryefield Centre
Grammar School Close
Ross-on-Wye
HR9 7QD
Tel: 01989 567443 (10am -1pm Mon - Fri)

Take a Break recruits and trains volunteers to provide short term breaks (up to 3 hrs) for people including those with functional illnesses (e.g. depression) and those with early stage dementia.

Herefordshire Carers' Support (HCS)
Mortimer House
Holmer Rd
Hereford HR4 9TA
Tel: 01432 356068

HCS mainly provide information and advice to carers. They also may be able to provide short term breaks.

For more information about the Herefordshire Carers' strategy and the development of services for carers contact :
Gwen Gillies
Carer Liaison Officer
Planning and Performance Unit
Victoria House
Eign St
Hereford HR4 0AN
Tel: 01432 262042
Fax: 01432 341958
Email: gwen.gillies@hereford-ha.wmids.nhs.uk

LINKS

Alzheimer's Disease Society national site

BBC Online: Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia
Part of the BBC's Mental Health site, with user-friendly advice and info about Alzheimer's and dementia.

Age Concern
1268 London Road,
London SW16 4ER.
Tel: 020 8679 8000

HELP LINES

The Alzheimer's Helpline 0845 300 0336
Support and advice on all forms of dementia. Open from 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, Alzheimer's Helpline is staffed by trained advisers, including specialists in welfare benefits and medical and scientific issues.