Families and individuals in Yorkshire affected by dementia will soon have access to free, face-to-face specialist care, thanks to a new initiative from Nationwide and Dementia UK. The two organisations are launching clinics in Leeds and York this October, where Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses will provide life-changing support.
These pop-up clinics, held in Nationwide branches, aim to offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia. Whether it’s concerns about memory problems, understanding a diagnosis, or navigating financial and legal challenges, the clinics provide a safe, comfortable, and private space for families to discuss their concerns. Appointments can be booked via the Dementia UK website.
Sarah Priestley, an Admiral Nurse with Dementia UK, explained: “We’re looking forward to bringing specialist face-to-face support for people affected by dementia to Yorkshire. By partnering with Nationwide, we are able to provide a safe space in towns across the county to ensure our Admiral Nurses are able to reach as many people affected by the condition as possible.”
Dementia is a growing health crisis in the UK, with someone developing the condition every three minutes. It is also the leading cause of death in England and Wales. With these clinics, the goal is to help families better understand the condition and provide one-on-one support from trained dementia specialists. Nationwide plans to host 200 such clinics around the UK and has committed to funding 30 dementia specialist Admiral Nurse posts through Dementia UK.
The partnership forms part of Nationwide’s Fairer Futures programme, which addresses significant social issues in the UK, including dementia, youth homelessness, and family poverty. Nationwide’s Chief Executive Officer, Debbie Crosbie, emphasised the mutual’s commitment to improving lives: “By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we’re helping to tackle the country’s leading cause of death. We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better.”
Recent research by Nationwide highlights the financial concerns faced by dementia carers, with nearly 60% worried about the impact of the disease on their finances. More than four in ten carers also expressed the need for better understanding of care costs, while 48% called for dementia-friendly environments in banks and building societies.
The first pop-up clinics in Yorkshire will take place at:
- Leeds: 36/38 Albion Street, LS1 6HX – 8th, 9th and 10th October
- York: 17/18 Parliament Street, YO1 8SG – 22nd, 23rd and 24th October
To book an appointment with an Admiral Nurse, visit www.dementiauk.org/nationwide.
