Dementia Support Services

We provide 8-12 week guided programs, with each session covering different topics to help manage and address the physical and emotional challenges of living with dementia.

We offer a range of dementia support services, including dementia and carer support groups, as well as guidance for people with new or early diagnoses. People living with dementia can also access our wider services, including Hospice at Home, inpatient care, family support, counselling and advance care planning.

For those with more complex needs, we provide expert symptom management and specialist support from our Admiral Nurse, helping individuals and their families navigate the challenges of dementia with personalised, compassionate care.

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Our services include:

Weekly Dementia Support Groups
Carer Support Groups
Support with New and Early Diagnosis
Practical Care
Hospice at Home Support
Family & Bereavement Support
Advance Care Planning Support
Support with Symptom Control
Specialist Admiral Nurse Care

Dementia Support Groups at Pendleside

More than 2,300 people across Burnley and Pendle are living with dementia, and we’re here to provide personalised support every step of the way.

Our dementia support groups offer a welcoming space to stay active, learn practical coping strategies, understand diagnosis and treatment options, and connect with others. Each programme concludes with a special music and celebration event.

You can also join our fortnightly Music Café, where music helps lift mood, reduce anxiety and encourage social connection in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

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Our Dementia Strategy

Our dementia strategy for 2025 -2030 outlines our vision, mission and objectives for the next five years, and how we plan to deliver this.

This strategy has been developed by our Dementia Strategy Group, which includes; people with lived experience of dementia, employees, and volunteers of Pendleside Hospice.

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Accessing dementia support services

Referrals can be self-made or submitted by a relative, carer, or healthcare professional, with the patient’s consent.

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Rachel Moroney, Admiral Nurse at Pendleside Hospice

The Admiral Nurse role allows Pendleside Hospice to offer specialist support to the entire family when their needs become more complex. It has been an absolute honour and privilege to assist families, work alongside the Pendleside staff, and contribute to the development of the Dementia Strategy.

Local Resources

Support for Carers
Pendleside Hospice, Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 2LW
We offer two sessions to support our carers. For more information, please visit our Support for Carers page, where you will also find further support information from Carer’s Link.

Age UK Lancashire
Walton Lane Community Centre, Leeds Road, BB9 8RW
Monday-Friday. T: 01282 447 030. E: [email protected]

Alzheimer’s Society
Young Onset Dementia Group. Held at Burnley Library. For more information contact: Jenny Bullivant
T: 01282 447757 E: [email protected]

Burnley Community Dementia Group
‘No Nay Never’ run by BFC in the Community at Burnley Cricket Club, Belvedere Road, BB10 4BN
Every Wednesday at 1pm. E: [email protected]

Butterfly Dementia Cafe at Barnoldswick Library
Brierfield Library, Barnoldswick Library Fernlea Ave, Barnoldswick, BB18 5DW
2nd and 4th Thursday 1:30-3pm just drop in.

Butterfly Dementia Cafe at Colne
Colne Library, Market Street, BB8 0AP
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

Butterfly Dementia Cafe at Nelson
‘Nelson Friendship Group’ Christ Church, Carr Road, BB9 7EN
2nd Tuesday of every month.

Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing
The Whitaker, Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6RE
Includes a carers group run both online as well as Beacon Shed, a safe space for people living with dementia and their carers, providing meaningful activities.
T: 07726 765 368. E: [email protected]

Dementia Carers Count
They can offer up to 6 free counselling sessions with a clinical psychologist.
T: 0800 652 1102.

Friends by The Water
The Canal & Rivers Trust Site, Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, BB12 6HU
A friendly, outdoor group for people living with dementia, and their carers. Offering a reason to get outdoors and enjoy time with others in the beautiful outdoor space at
T: 07801 794 514. E: [email protected]

Dementia Friendly Walking Football for 50 years plus
Leisure Box Brierfield, Northlight Glen Way, Nelson, BB9 5NH
Tuesdays 11-12:30. T: 01282 222 380 E: [email protected]

Singing for the Brain
Padiham Town Hall, Burnley Rd, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8BL
Every Tuesday. T: 0333 150 3456. E: [email protected]

“Spinning Memories”
Colne Municipal Hall, Albert Road, Colne, BB8 0AE
For those with memory difficulties or feeling socially isolated.
E: [email protected]

Young Carers Support Meetings
Burnley Cricket Club, Belvedere Road, Burnley, BB10 4BN. Run by Carers link and BFC in The Community.
Last Thursday of every month, 10.30am-12.00pm. E: [email protected].

Young Onset Singing for the Brain
An online event. T: 01228 8192 99. E: [email protected]

You can also contact Dementia UK at anytime for support.
T: 0800 888 6678 E: [email protected] www.dementiauk.org

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