Support in your local area...

We offer a a number of dementia and carer support groups across Stoke-on-Trent; offering practical advice, information, and a chance to meet others in a similar situation. We have groups suitable for both people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Below you’ll find details of the groups, where we meet as well as useful information.

For more information, express your interest or to book on to sessions that require prior booking, please call us on 01782 214999 or email us dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk

Burslem Dementia Support Group

Venue

Swan Bank Methodist Church, Swan Bank Square, Burslem, ST6 2AA

Frequency

Every Monday

Time

1.00pm-3.00pm

Additional Information

Our Dementia Activity Group sessions enable people with dementia and their carers to participate in a wide range of activities such as games, quizzes, light physical exercise and more. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Blurton Independent Activity Group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Services Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Monday

Time

9.00am-12.00pm

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to engage in tailored activities for people with mild - moderate dementia such as singing, dancing, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest or email dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk.Requires assessment and pre-booking

Blurton Games Club

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Services Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Monday

Time

12.00pm-2.00pm

Additional Information

Our Games Club sessions enable people with dementia to participate in various games such as checkers, dominos, cards and more. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Blurton Higher Dependency Group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Monday

Time

1.00pm-4.00pm

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to engage in tailored activities for people with moderate dementia such as reminiscence, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest or email dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk.

Burslem Dementia Support Group

Venue

Westport Lake, Westport Lake Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4RZ

Frequency

Every Tuesday

Time

10.00am-12.00pm

Additional Information

Our Dementia Activity Group sessions enable people with dementia and their carers to participate in a wide range of activities such as games, quizzes, light physical exercise and more. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Blurton Independent Activity group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Services Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Tuesday

Time

9.00am-12.00pm

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to engage in tailored activities for people with mild - moderate dementia such as singing, dancing, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest or email dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk.

Blurton Carer Support Group

Venue

St Paul's Church, 131 Longton Hall Road, Blurton, ST3 2EL

Frequency

First Tuesday of the month

Time

10.30am-12.30pm

Additional Information

Our Carer Support sessions enable carers to come together to get support and advice from our staff to support them through the dementia journey, as well as meet other carers for peer support. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Blurton Higher Dependency Group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Tuesday

Time

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to access tailored activities for people with advanced dementia such as reminiscence, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest.

Moulding Memories

Venue

124 Church Street, Stoke, ST4 1BU

Frequency

Every Wednesday

Time

Additional Information

8 week course designed to support the carer and the person with dementia as they make their own piece of pottery. Spring cohort starts 4th March 2026 Summer cohort starts 3rd June 2026 Autumn cohort starts 9th September 2026 Booking is essential.

Blurton Independent Activity Group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Services Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Wednesday

Time

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to engage in tailored activities for people with mild - moderate dementia such as singing, dancing, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest or email dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk.

Blurton Singing Connections

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Services Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Third Wednesday of the month

Time

2.00pm-4.00pm

Additional Information

Our Singing Connections sessions are designed to engage people with dementia and their carers in singing and reminiscence. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Blurton Higher Dependency Group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Services Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Wednesday

Time

9.00am-12.00pm

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to engage in tailored activities for people with moderate dementia such as reminiscence, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest or email dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk.

Burslem Carer Support Group

Venue

Westport Lake, Westport Lake Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4RZ

Frequency

First Thursday of the Month

Time

10.30am-12.30pm

Additional Information

Our Carer Support sessions enable carers to come together to get support and advice from our staff to support them through the dementia journey, as well as meet other carers for peer support. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Trentham Dementia Activity Group

Venue

Powerleague, Trentham Lakes, Dennis Violet Avenue, ST4 4TN

Frequency

Every Thursday

Time

10.00am-12.00pm

Additional Information

Our Dementia Activity Group sessions enable people with dementia and their carers to participate in a wide range of activities such as games, quizzes, light physical exercise and more. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Blurton Independent Activity Group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Services Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Thursday

Time

9.00am-12.00pm

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to engage in tailored activities for people with mild - moderate dementia such as singing, dancing, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest or email dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk.

Kidsgrove Dementia Activity Group

Venue

Whitehill Methodist Community Church, Whitehill Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 4DS

Frequency

Every Thursday

Time

1.30pm-3.30pm

Additional Information

Our Dementia Activity Group sessions enable people with dementia and their carers to participate in a wide range of activities such as games, quizzes, light physical exercise and more. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Blurton Higher Dependency Group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Thursday

Time

1.00pm-4.00pm

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to access tailored activities for people with advanced dementia such as reminiscence, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest.

Meir Carer Support and Advice Group

Venue

Meir PCC, Weston Road, Meir, ST3 6AB

Frequency

Last Friday of the month

Time

10.30am-12.30pm

Additional Information

Our Carer Support sessions enable carers to come together to get support and advice from our staff to support them through the dementia journey, as well as meet other carers for peer support. No booking is required. We ask carers to stay with the person with dementia during the session.

Blurton Independent Activity Group

Venue

Dougie Mac Dementia Services Centre, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ

Frequency

Every Friday

Time

9.00am-12.00pm

Additional Information

The person accessing can be left in our care to engage in tailored activities for people with mild - moderate dementia such as singing, dancing, quizzes, games and more at our specialist Dementia Centre. Requires assessment and pre-booking. Please phone 01782 214999 to register your interest or email dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk.

For more information on our Dementia Support Services, please contact our team: 

Call us: 01782 214999

Email: dsenquiries@dmhospice.org.uk