Dementia groups and activities
All activities are free and open to Hillingdon residents living with dementia and their carers.
Dementia groups
Our dementia groups are for residents and their carers who are in the early to mid-stages of dementia. The sessions offer a social opportunity for residents to meet others also living with dementia, plus a range of activities including reminisce, chair exercise, boccia, bingo, art, music. Please note: Booking is essential.
| Location | Day | Time(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Botwell Green Library | Thursdays | 11am to midday |
| Harefield Library | Tuesday | 11am to midday |
| Ruislip Manor Library | Wednesdays | 2.30pm to 3.30pm |
| Northwood Hills library | Tuesdays | 2.30pm to 3.30pm |
| Oak Farm Library | Thursdays | 2pm to 3pm |
| Uxbridge Library | Tuesdays | 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm |
| Yeading Library | Tuesdays | 2pm to 3pm |
To book or for more information about our dementia groups, please email sdurner@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 277137.
Early onset dementia groups
Our early onset dementia groups are aimed at residents living with dementia and carers under the age of 65 years. Sessions offer an opportunity to meet others of a similar age also living with dementia, plus a range of activities including reminiscence, art and chair-based exercises.
| Location | Day | Time(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Library | Thursdays | 10am to 11am |
To book or for more information about our early onset dementia groups, please email sdurner@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 277137.
Activites for people living with dementia
The following activities allow residents living with dementia and their carers to continue to engage with everyday activities, such as leisure, theatre and technology. These activities will be updated/added to regularly.
| Group name | Location(s) | Day | Time(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapted golf sessions | West London Golf Centre | Mondays | 10am to midday |
| Boccia | Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre | Mondays | 2pm to 3pm |
| Early onset walking tennis | Uxbridge Sports Club | Tuesdays (Term time only) | 1pm to 2pm |
| Strength and balance sessions | Ruislip Manor Library | Tuesdays | 1.30pm to 2.15pm |
| Dementia friendly swimming | Hillingdon Leisure Centre (Uxbridge) | Wednesdays (book by emailing Gemma.Smith4@gll.org) (Term time only) | 11.30am to 12.15pm |
| Forget Me Not FC walking football sessions | Rectory Park | Fridays | 11am |
| Cycling | Pield Heath School | Fridays | 2.30pm to 3.30pm |
To book onto one of these activites, email sdurner@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 277137.
Monthly daytime discos
Programmed for those living with dementia to enjoy and reminisce, these new monthly Daytime Discos at the Compass Theatre, Ickenham feature popular music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, with space to dance or just listen.
For more information or to book, visit the Compass Theatre's website.