Supporting people affected by dementia across North Yorkshire

About us

Dementia Forward is a local charity supporting people living with dementia and their families across York and North Yorkshire. You can find out more about our team, our work and our plans for the future here.

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Our Services

We have developed a range of services with people with dementia at their heart. They offer a chance to keep doing things you enjoy, make friends and have fun in a supportive environment. Find out more here, or get in touch and we will be delighted to tell you more.

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Helpline

If you or someone you care about is affected by dementia, why not give us a call for a confidential chat. We are here to support you, whether you are concerned about memory problems, have a diagnosis of dementia or are supporting someone living with dementia.

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Help out by donating here

We want to ensure we are here for everybody who needs our support, today, tomorrow and in the future. As a small charity, we rely on the generosity of local communities and businesses to reach this goal. Thank you for doing something amazing today to improve the lives of North Yorkshire folk affected by dementia!

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Make a Donation

You can support Dementia Forward by making a donation online at any time using the
Give as You Live website below. Every penny supports our work across North Yorkshire.

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Friday 22nd May 2026

Click on the hat to find out more about our Hat Day campaign held during Dementia Action Week 2026

We are an experienced and established team supporting people with dementia and those who care for them through a range of services. We can support you whether you have a diagnosis, are worried about memory problems or care for someone affected by dementia. Please browse our website to find out more about what we offer, or call our helpline (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm) for support, advice and a listening ear from a member of our team. You can also make a referral to Dementia Forward using the following link: Online Referral Form Once the form is received, we will get in touch to organise further support.

Find out more about our U&ME Campaign to raise awareness, provide hope, and create a ground-breaking resource for people living in the UK with Young Onset Dementia. U&ME Campaign

Vote for Dementia Forward in the Smiley Charity Film Awards for our short film – The Road Ahead.

Click Here to Vote: The Road Ahead | Smiley Charity Film Awards