Carers Support
Lanarkshire Carers
Lanarkshire Carers is a resource for carers across Lanarkshire to access information, advice and a range of direct support services to support them in their caring roles.
Website: https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk
Phone: 01698 428090
Email: [email protected]
Kinship Support Group
Open to all kinship carers/or family members to attend
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 01355 806 165
People with Dementia
There are lots of local community groups that offer support and activities for people living with dementia and their carers, here are some suggestions below, however as time and dates can change please use this link aliss.org to find updated information.
The Memories Tea room
Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church, Hamilton
Last Thursday of the month 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Contact: 01698 285672
Email: [email protected]
Musical Memories (£1 entrance fee)
Dementia-friendly singing sessions, alongside friendship and support over a cup of tea.
St John’s Church Hall, Duke Street, Hamilton
Wednesday 10:30 am to 12.00 pm
Contact: 07751 602648 / 07761 271761
Website: facebook.com/musicalmemorieshamilton/
Library Reminiscence Group (Dementia friendly)
Hamilton Town House Library, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton ML3 6HH
Last Tuesday of the month 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Contact : 01698 452122 to a book place
Useful contacts for support and information
- Alzheimer’s Scotland 24 hour dementia helpline: 0808 808 3000
- Alzheimer’s Scotland Lanarkshire Branch: 01698275300
- South Lanarkshire Social Work: 0303123 1008
- Age Scotland Helpline – 0800 1244 22
Older people
Getting involved in local community groups and activities can help your mental and physical health and can reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation. There are lots of groups in the local area and we have listed some suggestions, however times and dates can change so please check this link aliss.org to find updated information.
Blantyre Sporting Memories Club
Livingstone Memorial Church, 286 Glasgow Road, Blantyre, G72 9DB
Alternate Wednesdays 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
Contact: 07760469236
Email: [email protected]
Tai Chi (LEAP group, £6.00 per session)
Hillhouse Parish Church, 14C Clarkwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 9TQ – Monday 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm
Cambuslang Institute, Greenlees Road, G72 8JE – Mondays 10.30 am to 11.30 am
Café at St John’s Church Hall
St John’s Church Hall , Duke Street, Hamilton ML3 7DT
Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Contact: 01698 286868
Website: https://www.stjohnshamilton.org.uk/
LEAP Friendship Group
Lorne Street, Hamilton – Sunday monthly 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Contact: 0141 641 5169
Website: https://www.leap-project.co.uk/friendship-groups