Dementia Action Week 2025
Dementia Action Week takes place from 19 to 25 May. This year the focus remains on raising awareness of dementia including:
Dementia is not a natural part of ageing. If you are worried about your memory, speak to your GP. A diagnosis can help you get the right treatment and support, whether you have dementia or not.
Free events during the week
Age Concern drop-in sessions
Speak to a dementia advisor at these in-person events. You do not need to book in advance.
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Monday 19th May 2025 Tuesday 20th May 2025 10:00am to midday |
Communitea Café, 76-78 Boldmere Road, Boldmere, B73 5TJ |
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Wednesday 21 May 2025 10:00am to midday |
Hawksley Community Centre, 51 Edgewood Road, Kings Norton, B38 9RN |
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Thursday 22 May 2025 Friday 23 May 2025 10:00am to midday |
Moorfield Hall, Hartshill Road, Shard End, B34 6QX |
Age Concern Birmingham: Keep Connections Going
These in-person sessions are aimed at improving digital inclusion. You can learn how to use apps such as Facetime, Whatsapp video call, Zoom, and Teams to help you continue relationships with family and friends.
To find out more or to book onto a session phone the Dementia Carers Hub on 0333 006 9711.
| Date and time | Venue |
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Wednesday 21 May Midday to 2:00pm |
Hawksley Community Centre, 51 Edgewood Road, Kings Norton, B38 9RN |
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Thursday 22 May Midday to 2:00pm |
Moorfield Hall, Hartshill Road, Shard End, B34 6QX |
Age UK Q&A
An expert dementia practitioner can answer your questions to help you understand and support those affected by dementia. For more information and to book your place, email: dementiacarershub@ageukbirmingham.org.uk or phone 0121 437 0033.
| Date and time | Venue |
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Tuesday 20 May 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Spring Housing, 22 Old Walsall Rd, Handsworth, B42 1DT |
Alzheimer's Society information and advice sessions
| Date and time | Venue |
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Tuesday 20 May 10:00am to 1:00pm |
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Atrium) Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, B15 2GW |
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Thursday 22 May 10:00am to 1:00pm |
Heartlands Hospital (top of escalator) Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS |
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Friday 23 May 10:00am to 1:00pm |
Good Hope Hospital Richard Salt building, Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7RR |
| Date and time | Venue |
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Monday 19 May 10:00am to 1:00pm |
Moseley Hall Hospital Alcester Road, Moseley, B13 8JL |
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Tuesday 20 May 10:00am to 1:00pm |
Washwood Heath Urgent Care Centre Located in Washwood Heath Health and Wellbeing Centre, Clodeshall Road, Saltley, B8 3SN |
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Wednesday 21 May 10:00am to 1:00pm |
Perry Tree Centre Dovedale Road, B23 5BX |
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Thursday 22 May 10:00am to 1:00pm |
Kendrick Centre Mill Farm Road, Harborne, B17 0QX |
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Friday 23 May 10:00am to 1:00pm |
West Heath Hospital Rednal Road, B38 8HR |
Alzheimer’s Society - Singing for the Brain
Join our singing session which can help improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood.
| Date and time | Venue |
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Thursday 22 May 1:30 to 3:00pm |
Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7RR |
Dementia Carers Hub - Dementia carers awareness events
If you are supporting a family member or friend living with dementia, find out about sessions you can attend on our upcoming events page.
Training resources
Dementia awareness training
Find out about our dementia campaigns and how to sign up to free dementia training courses.
All Our Health: Dementia resource for professionals
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities has created the ‘All Our Health’ framework as a call to action to all health and care professionals to embed prevention within their day-to-day work. You can login to NHSE elfh Hub or access free dementia resource as a guest.
Page last updated: 13 May 2025
