Dementia UK and Nationwide run Oxfordshire dementia help

Specialist Admiral Nurse clinics will run at Nationwide branches in Oxford and Banbury, providing families, carers, and individuals with tailored advice and support on living with dementia.

The clinics are run in partnership between Dementia UK and Nationwide, offering practical and emotional guidance on everything from diagnosis to daily care.

Lesley Potter, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: “We’re looking forward to returning to Oxfordshire to offer support and advice to families affected by dementia in the area.

“Since the launch of our clinic programme, in partnership with Nationwide Building Society, we have been able to support thousands of people across the country with the lifeline of an Admiral Nurse, helping to ensure no one faces dementia alone.”

Nearly one million people are estimated to be living with dementia in the UK, with growing numbers of families and friends taking on caregiving roles.

The clinics provide a safe, private environment to discuss concerns and receive expert guidance from trained professionals.

Dementia UK has also issued self-care advice for carers, emphasising the importance of reaching out to family and friends, taking time for themselves, and seeking workplace support if needed.

Carers are encouraged to request a Carer’s Assessment from social services, which may entitle them to respite care and additional support.

The clinics form part of Nationwide’s Fairer Futures social impact strategy, which addresses key social issues through partnerships with national charities.

Nationwide currently hosts dementia clinics in more than 230 of its branches across the UK.

Charlotte Kensett, director of customer experience and social impact for Nationwide, said: “Dementia impacts millions of families and that’s why we’re incredibly proud to have brought life-changing support into 230 of our branches and helped more than 30,000 people through our partnership with Dementia UK.

“As a mutual we believe we have a role to play in strengthening the communities we serve and supporting those most in need.

“Through our social impact strategy, Nationwide Fairer Futures, we’re committed to changing hundreds of thousands of lives for the better.”

Appointments with an Admiral Nurse can be booked via the Dementia UK website.

Clinics will take place on August 4 and 5 at Nationwide’s Oxford branch at 44 Queen Street, and on August 6 at the Banbury branch at 18/19 Market Place.

The programme aims to ensure that no one faces dementia alone by providing direct access to expert support in a familiar community setting.