{"id":62093,"date":"2026-10-28T15:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/?page_id=62093"},"modified":"2026-11-02T16:18:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T16:18:34","slug":"dementia-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/ro\/wellbeing\/mental-wellbeing\/dementia-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Home<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Health & Wellbeing<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Mental Wellbeing<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Dementia Support<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Dementia Support” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”77px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”65px” title_font_size_phone=”45px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Find information, practical support, social opportunities and specialist resources for those living with dementia.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” link_font_size=”19px” link_line_height=”1.3em” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Suffolk Community Libraries is committed to helping people live well with dementia by providing access to information, practical support, social opportunities and specialist resources within local communities.<\/p>\n

Libraries are uniquely placed to deliver this support. They are trusted community spaces that are free to access, welcoming to all and located across Suffolk. Library staff regularly help people find information, connect with local services and discover activities that support wellbeing.<\/p>\n

We also offer a special type of library card<\/strong> if you are living with dementia. The Memory Library Card incurs no fees or charges, so if customers forget to return library items on time, they won\u2019t be charged. Please ask at your library about a memory card.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about our dementia support scheme, email wellbeing@suffolk.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Dementia support groups<\/h3>\n

Browse upcoming groups taking place in our libraries.<\/p>\n

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\n \n \n Daphne\u2019s Dementia Caf\u00e9\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n
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Capel St Mary Library<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Advice\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A twice-monthly informal caf\u00e9 for those living with dementia including family and friends.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Capel St Mary Library, The Street, Ipswich<\/div>\n\n \n <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Advice\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n
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Ipswich County Library<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Advice\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A weekly support group for anyone experiencing dementia, including family and carers.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich<\/div>\n\n \n <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n\n
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DanceEast<\/div>\n
Stowmarket Library<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Music\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A dementia-friendly dance class to share the joy of movement and music with loved ones.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Wed 11 Nov 2026<\/div>\n\n
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Stowmarket Library, Stowmarket<\/div>\n\n \n <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Music\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n
\n \n \n Dementia & Long Term Health Conditions Support Group\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n
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Saxmundham Library<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Advice\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A friendly and informal support group for those with dementia and other long-term health conditions.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Fri 20 Nov 2026<\/div>\n\n
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Saxmundham Library, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham<\/div>\n\n \n <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Saxmundham Library<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Mental\n <\/div>\n\n

\n An insightful talk into Peter's evolving world and his experience with Alzheimer's.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Saxmundham Library, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham<\/div>\n\n \n <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Stradbroke Library<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Adults\"\n\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A welcoming monthly drop-in for anyone living with dementia, including family and carers.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Fri 4 Dec 2026<\/div>\n\n
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Stradbroke Library, Queen Street, Eye<\/div>\n\n \n <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Adults\"\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n
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Stoke Library<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"Adults\"\n\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A cosy place for carers and those they care for to get together and enjoy refreshments.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Fri 4 Dec 2026<\/div>\n\n
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Stoke Library, Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich<\/div>\n\n \n <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n\n
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