We offer a respite service for carers of someone with dementia.  The cared for is supported in a safe environment.

We recognise that some carers are unable to leave the person they care for. Therefore this service may be able to help.

We are experienced in working with older people with dementia and therefore will be providing the day care element, whilst we will ensure carers receive the support they need.

The Memory Lane Café is designed to provide support and care in a relaxed, homely and friendly environment to people aged 55 and over with dementia. The aim is to provide a service that caters for a range of need from low to medium care. (It is possible some high care needs could be provided, but they would need to be carefully assessed to ensure a quality and safe service could be provided.)

Days and Times of service

The service is held on Monday to Friday from 10am until 3pm.
Transport can be provided if you are unable to get to the centre by car or public transport.

The Location

The service operates out of the Memory Lane Resource Centre, Porter's Avenue, Dagenham (next to the Porter's Avenue Health Centre).

The building has level access.  There is adequate parking for ambulances and other transport conveying the older people to the centre.

Activities for those with dementia
A number of activities are held for those with dementia and they are fully supported whilst taking part. They play musical bingo, dominoes, reminiscence afternoons, and armchair aerobics.

There's also activities for carers such as shopping and theatre trips and days out.  The cared for can participate in these if you would like.

If you would like more information on Memory Lane Café please call us on 020 8593 4422