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Services for people with dementia

Borders Dementia Strategy

Scottish Borders has a higher number of older people than other areas in Scotland and this number is set to increase over the next ten years. We are also experiencing an increase each year in the number of people presenting with dementia, estimated to increase to 5% yearly by 2015.  Looking ahead to the future care and support needs of people with dementia, Scottish Borders Council and NHS Borders have developed the Borders Dementia Strategy in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Borders Voluntary Community Care Forum.  The document sets out the key objectives of the Council and NHS Borders over the next 10 years.  

Have your say

We want to hear your views about the vision, values and objectives outlined in the Strategy.  Please tell us what you think by taking part in the public consultation which will be running from 1 December 2009 to 1 March 2010.  A Feedback Response Form is available in both the Strategy and the Easy Read Summary:

You can also give us your feedback by completing our online response form.  

Paper copies of the easy read summary are being distributed widely throughout the Borders. If you would like to receive a copy, please contact us:

The Strategy is linked to the Transforming Older People's Services (TOPS) Review.

Dementia Services

Social Work Services currently have a specialist team who can advise on how best to meet the particular needs of people with dementia and their carers.  The Berwickshire Dementia Day Service is a specialist care service provided in a homely domestic setting in the grounds of Lanark Lodge, Duns which provides social support, advice and respite care.  Contact Social Work Services for more information.  Specialist day units for people with dementia are also provided by NHS Borders.

Alzheimer Scotland

The Borders branch of Alzheimer Scotland offers information, advice and support to carers and can help with legal issues and rights.  They also provides individual support to people with dementia and run carer's support groups which meet in Hawick, Kelso and Peebles and in other areas wherever the need arises.  You can contact them at:

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