About Meeting Centres

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Meeting Centres are for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers.

The Meeting Centre ethos provide an enjoyable and flexible programme for both the person with dementia and their family carers. 

All activities are designed to help people adapt to the challenges that living with dementia can bring.  This involves a chance to get together socially, to be creative, to get active and to share lunch.

Family carers get assistance with practical and emotional issues, as well as being able to contribute to social club activities.

Some family members use the opportunity to have a break from their caring role.  Couples consulting sessions, social activities and excursions also help people to enjoy life together.

The Meeting Centre is managed by a small team of staff who are responsible for all aspects of the day to day operation of the Centre; they organise the programme of activities, deal with administration and make sure that the Meeting Centre provides a warm, welcoming and social space for its members to enjoy.

The staff team is supported by volunteers, who spend time with the members, sharing in and delivering activities.

An important feature of Meeting Centres is that they are membership organisations. The people who use and benefit from its services play a central role deciding what happens in the Centre. They contribute ideas, provide feedback and take decisions with the staff. This helps to make sure that they feel part of the Centre and that it offers a programme that matches their needs and interests.