Top 10 things to do checklist

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People with dementia may be entitled to a range of benefits including:

• personal independent payments if you are under state pension age
• attendance allowance if you are over state pension age

The Age UK website has advice on benefits, including a benefits calculator.

You may be invited to attend a CST. This is a programme of themed activity sessions held at the Memory Clinic one morning a week for 14 weeks.

If you are interested in attending, call the Bracknell Memory Clinic on 01189 046900.

Be aware of services available through the CMHTO, including the Dementia Advisory Service.

Attend our dementia forum at Easthampstead Baptist Church, held in April and October.

If you are interested in attending, call the CMHTOA on 0118 046900.

If you are driving with a diagnosis of dementia  you must tell:

• the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• your car insurance company

You may find it helpful to use this NHS driving decision making tool (PDF, 6MB)

Consider completing a lasting power of attorney for finance and health and welfare.

This is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue service offer a free safe and well home visit to help reduce fire risks.

Our carer organisation for Bracknell Forest is SIGNAL. They offer free information and advice to adult carers.

Register on the Signal 4 Carers website.

There are lots of support groups and events for you to consider joining.

Discover support groups and events. 

Consider attending the understanding dementia training course for family carers.

To sign up, call the Bracknell Memory Clinic on 01189 046900.