• Dementia Friendly Services at Zest

A dementia-friendly community is where cities, towns, villages and local businesses and organisations support people to live well with dementia, helping them remain independent for longer.

Zest is part of a city-wide network of community organisations working to help local people to improve their health and wellbeing.  Within this we have a particular focus on supporting people with Dementia to enjoy activities at Zest and in the wider community, which are tailored to their needs.

We are committed to making the Centre and surrounding areas* Dementia Friendly. If you would like a chat about how to make your local community group or organisation Dementia Friendly, please get in touch with our Dementia Services Coordinator, Trish – 07543 796 782 or 0114 2702040 / health@zestcommunity.co.uk

Our team can help provide advice and signpost you to information and other activities and services.  We are not medical experts or counsellors, but we will do our best to help you. If we can’t answer your question, we can put you in touch with someone who can.

*Our dementia services cover people in the following areas:

Hillsborough, Middlewood, Wadsley, Loxley, Stannington, Wisewood Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Walkley, Langsett, Crookesmoor

Local Dementia Support and Activities

Advance booking required for first time at activities.
Over 40s Sporting Memories Social Group (with Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme) 

Every other Wednesday at Hillsborough Stadium: Meet at reception, 2-3pm, SWFC, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1SW.

Join our friendly group to chat about sport, past and present.  Reminiscing about sport, past and present.

Meet at Sheffield Wednesday Football Ground (reception) every other Wednesday 2-3pm. See our timetable for latest session. Group run in conjunction with SWFC – all sport fans welcome.

For more information, please contact Trish (Health Services Coordinator) at health@zestcommunity.co.uk or call 07543 796782     

Over 50s Social Dining Group 

Every Thursday lunchtime: Meet at ZEST Library, 12-2pm, 18 Upperthorpe, S6 3NA,

Join us to play board games, chat and enjoy a great value and delicious lunch from the FoodWorks cafe.

Contact Trish 07543 796 782 or 0114 2702040 / email: health@zestcommunity.co.uk to register your interest and find out more.

50+  Dementia Friendly and Neurodivergent Friendly – LGBTQ+ Group

2nd Thursday of the month

A dementia and neuro-divergent-friendly group for over 50s, led by people from the LGBT community. A safe space for peer support.

Held at Activity Room 1, Weston Park Museum, S10 2TP, the second Thursday of the month.

For more information, please contact: Health@zestcommunity.co.uk  / 07543 796 782.

Dementia Training Sessions

Where appropriate, Zest can also collaborate with Enrichment for the Elderly to provide access to free group training, to help individuals and organisations gain a greater understanding of Dementia and what it is like to live with Dementia.

Check this link for the next face-to-face or online Dementia Stars training and other opportunities: Dementia Advice Sheffield service training sessions

Offered at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, Dementia Stars sessions are interactive, 2 hours long and go into further detail about how Dementia affects the brain and the barriers that people living with dementia encounter every day. Each level will provide participants with knowledge and skills to apply practically to their services and activities.

For more information please contact Trish 07543 796 782 at health@zestcommunity.co.uk or call 0114 270 2040.

Useful Information and Websites

This picture shows which service supports people in the different parts of the city.

map of local People Keeping Well dementia support

Local Dementia Support Organisations:

  • Stocksbridge, Upper Don, Deepcar, Wharncliffe Side, Bradfield, Oughtibridge, Worrall.
    Dementia groups run by Stocksbridge Leisure Centre with Stocksbridge Community Care Group.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Dave on 0114 283 0141.
    Email: sccg.communitydementiaprovision@gmail.com.
  • 2. Chapeltown, High Green, Burncross, Grenoside, Ecclesfield.
    Dementia groups run by SOAR.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Lyndsey on 07538 100 375 or 0114 213 4065.
    Email: Lyndsey.Crossland@soarcommunity.org.uk.
  • 3. Hillsborough, Middlewood, Wadsley, Loxley, Stannington, Wisewood.
    Dementia groups run by Zest.
    Contact the Dementia worker: 0114 270 2020 ext 232.
    Email: health@zestcommunity.co.uk.
  • 4. Southey, Owlerton, Parson Cross, Fox Hill, Longley, Shirecliffe, Colley.
    Dementia groups run by SOAR.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Lyndsey on 07538 100 375 or 0114 213 4065.
    Email: Lyndsey.Crossland@soarcommunity.org.uk.
  • 5. Firth Park, Shiregreen, Flower, Wincobank, Brightside, Stubbin, Brushes.
    Dementia groups run by SOAR.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Lyndsey on 07538 100 375 or 0114 213 4065.
    Email: Lyndsey.Crossland@soarcommunity.org.uk.
  •  6.Crookes, Crosspool, Broomhill, Lodgemoor, Fulwood, Ranmoor, Endcliffe, Greystones, Nether Edge, Bents Green, Ecclesall, Brincliffe, Millhouses, Whirlow, Abbeydale, Bradway.
    Dementia groups run by Age UK Sheffield.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Elsie on 0114 250 2850.
    Email: elsie.ledger@ageuksheffield.org.uk.
  • 7. Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Walkley, Langsett, Crookesmoor.
    Dementia groups run by Zest.
    Contact the Dementia worker: 0114 270 2020 ext 232.
    Email: health@zestcommunity.co.uk.
  • 8. Burngreave, Fir Vale, Firshill, Abbeyfield.
    Dementia groups run by SOAR.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Lyndsey on 07538 100 375 or 0114 213 4065.
    Email: Lyndsey.Crossland@soarcommunity.org.uk.
  • 9. Darnall, Tinsley, Acres Hill, Handsworth, Housesteads.
    Dementia groups run by Darnall Well Being.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Jo-Anne on 07495 548929 or 0114 249 6315.
    Email: jo@darnallwellbeing.org.uk.
  • 10. City Centre, Sharrow, Broomhall.
    Dementia groups run by Shipshape.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Nur on 0114 250 0222.
    Email: n.ali@shipshape.org.uk.
  • 11. Manor, Castle, Park Hill, Wybourn, Woodthorpe.
    Dementia groups run by Manor & Castle Development Trust.
    Contact the Dementia worker: 0114 278 9999.
    Email: dementia@manorandcastle.org.uk.
  • 12. Arbourthorne, Norfolk Park.
    Dementia groups run by Manor & Castle Development Trust.
    Contact the Dementia worker: 0114 278 9999.
    Email: dementia@manorandcastle.org.uk.
  • 13. Heeley, Meersbrook.
    Dementia groups run by Heeley Trust.
    Contact the Dementia worker: 0114 3991070.
    Email:dementiaprojects@heeleytrust.com.
  • 14. Dore and Totley.
    Dementia groups run by Age UK Sheffield.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Elsie on 0114 250 2850.
    Email: elsie.ledger@ageuksheffield.org.uk.
  • 15. Lowedges, Batemoor, Jordanthorpe, Beauchief, Greenhill, Woodseats, Norton.
    Dementia groups run by Heeley City Farm.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Lee on 0114 258 0482.
    Email: lee@heeleyfarm.org.uk.
  • 16. Gleadless Valley, Heeley, Newfield Green.
    Dementia groups run by Heeley City Farm.
    Contact the Dementia worker: Lee on 0114 258 0482.
    Email: lee@heeleyfarm.org.uk.
  • 17. Woodhouse, Beighton, Mosborough, Sothall, Westfield, Halfway, Waterthorpe, Richmond, Hackenthorpe, Hollinsend, Birley, Charnock, Owlthorpe, Base Green.
    Dementia groups run by Woodhouse & District Community Forum.
    Contact the Dementia workers:
    Nicola on 07586 974483.
    Email: nicola@mywoodhouse.co.uk.
    Or Lesley on 07586 823707.
    Email: lesley@mywoodhouse.co.uk.
    Or call the office on 07394 081747.

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Dementia Friends Information:

Local support for Dementia Carers:

Local support via Age UK:

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