Young Onset Dementia Group

Living with Young Onset Dementia can bring unique challenges around work, family responsibilities, identity, and independence. Our Young Onset Dementia Group provides a warm, supportive space to explore these experiences alongside others who truly understand.

This group offers opportunities to:

• Connect with peers in a friendly, relaxed environment.
• Learn practical strategies to support memory, communication, and everyday living.
• Engage in gentle, supported movement designed to improve strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing.
• Build confidence through meaningful and enjoyable activities.
• Access information, resources and guidance tailored to younger people with dementia.

Alongside the main group, family members, partners, and friends will have access to a separate, supported space where they can:

• Explore how they are feeling.
• Share experiences with others in similar situations.
• Build their own support network.
• Gain information and guidance to help them in their caring role.

Sessions are delivered by health and social care students under the supervision of our registered clinical team, ensuring a safe, person centred and empowering experience.

Whether you have received a recent diagnosis or have been living with Young Onset Dementia for some time, you are warmly welcomed.

To access this service, please complete our adult referral form and email to healthwellbeingcare@essex.ac.uk and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your referral.