At Foundry, we support people living with dementia and frailty. Our team works together to help patients, families, and carers with kindness and care.

We are here to offer guidance from the first signs of concern through to long-term support.

Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behaviour. It can make daily tasks harder and cause confusion.

At Foundry, we help people from the moment they notice memory problems. We support them through diagnosis and ongoing care, helping them and their families along the way.

Frailty happens when a person’s body and mind become weaker as they get older. This can make them more likely to get sick or injured. We help people stay as healthy, active, and independent as possible.

If you are worried about dementia or frailty, it is important to get help as soon as you can.

Early support can make a big difference. Don’t wait—get in touch today!

During a dementia review, the practice nurse will:

• Ask about changes in memory, behaviour, or health.
• Talk about ways to stay active and independent.
• Offer support and advice.
• Refer patients to physiotherapy or other services if needed.
• Discuss medicines that may help.

We also share information on local and national organisations that can help.

Caring for someone with frailty or dementia can be challenging and lonely.

We support carers by:

• Giving practical advice
• Connecting them to carer support services
• Being a point of contact for questions and concerns

We understand the challenges carers face. We are here to listen and help.

We work with local groups to support people with dementia and frailty, as well as their families and carers.

A friendly group where people with dementia can meet others, share experiences, and get support.

Group details:

When: Every 2nd  Tuesday of each Month / 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Church End, 1 Cockshut Road, Lewes (beside Southover Church)

Facilitated by Foundry and Lewes District Dementia Action Alliance.

Book an appointment with a specialist nurse from Dementia UK. They offer advice and support to families and carers of people with dementia.

Clinic details:

When: Every 4th Wednesday of each Month / Various times
Where: Foundry: School Hill, 33 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU

Learn more here: Foundry Healthcare Lewes Admiral Nurse Clinic.

If you or someone you care for is in urgent need of support, help is available.

• Health and Social Care Connect (HSCC) – Call 0345 60 80 191 to speak to a team who can arrange urgent care. Patients, families, and carers can call directly or we can refer on your behalf.
• Adult Social Care (ASC) Duty Team – Call 01273 482777 to speak to social workers. If the patient already has a social worker, this is the best number to use.
• ASC Mental Health Team – Call 01273 337220 or 01273 337090. These lines may not always be answered, and messages cannot be left.

A social worker will try to assess urgent cases on the same day, but this can take at least 24 hours. In the meantime, family or friends may need to provide extra support.

If a patient pays for their own care and needs urgent respite or care at home, the following services can help:

• Careseekers Charity –
T.  01483 203636
E. customerservices@careseekers.co.uk
W. www.careseekers.co.uk

• Social Services Care Directory – Available at our surgery for guidance on care options.

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