It is a blend of education, emotional, peer and social support and is largely offered in a group setting. However, support at your home is also offered if more appropriate.
Specialist clinicians provide sessions on the following topics
The service is for people living in Northumberland, who have been recently diagnosed with dementia and their family member/caregiver.
The sessions with a clinician from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust are limited to between three and ten sessions. There is no time limit for the support you can access from Carers Northumberland and Alzheimer’s Society. They are available whenever you need them, throughout your journey.
Most of our referrals are made internally through Northumberland Memory Service or the local Community Treatment Team (CTT).
However, referrals can also be made by contacting 01670 844 730 where advice can be given about suitability of any referral.
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This leaflet contains information about Post Diagnostic Intervention Support, this service is for people who live in Northumberland and who are registered with a GP in Northumberland and provide support for the person living with the diagnosis an their family/care giver
