Marple Dementia Drop-in
Providing support for people living with dementia in Marple
and the surrounding area.
What We Do
We meet weekly providing a relaxed social gathering for people with dementia and their carers. It’s an opportunity for people living with dementia to get together and share experiences and information, support one another - and have fun!
We provide a safe and familiar environment in which to relax and chat. Many friendships are forged her
We meet weekly providing a relaxed social gathering for people with dementia and their carers. It’s an opportunity for people living with dementia to get together and share experiences and information, support one another - and have fun!
We provide a safe and familiar environment in which to relax and chat. Many friendships are forged here. We host a range of activities including crafts, exercise classes, bingo, short film screenings, guest speakers and entertainment.
Please note that we do not provide personal care or supervision.
We're one of the largest dementia support groups in Marple and the surrounding area and have supported hundreds of people with dementia and their carers over the years.
Join Us
The Marple Dementia Drop-in welcomes anyone affected by dementia or worried about their memory.
We meet every Friday from 11.30am - 1.30pm at Marple Sports Club on Bowden Lane, providing guidance and help for our dementia friends and carers. People can just turn up on the day - there's no need to book.
The sessions are normally attended by
The Marple Dementia Drop-in welcomes anyone affected by dementia or worried about their memory.
We meet every Friday from 11.30am - 1.30pm at Marple Sports Club on Bowden Lane, providing guidance and help for our dementia friends and carers. People can just turn up on the day - there's no need to book.
The sessions are normally attended by advisors from the Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK Stockport and Signpost for Carers who can provide advice about the other support services available in the area.
Tea, coffee and snacks are available and we offer a selection of lunch options from 12noon. Transport is not provided, but parking is available.
About Us
About Us
The Marple Dementia Drop-in was launched in 2014 as part of a council-led initiative to help make Marple more dementia friendly.
The group was originally set up by someone with dementia as a means to provide a network of support and friendship for people living with dementia and their friends and family.
We're supported by a team of local r
The Marple Dementia Drop-in was launched in 2014 as part of a council-led initiative to help make Marple more dementia friendly.
The group was originally set up by someone with dementia as a means to provide a network of support and friendship for people living with dementia and their friends and family.
We're supported by a team of local residents and volunteers, as well as a dedicated support worker.