These sessions, supported by Nationwide, will take place at the Irvine branch on March 18, 19, and 20.
They aim to provide specialist support in a “safe, comfortable, and private space”.
The clinics, run by Dementia UK’s admiral nurses, are open to anyone impacted by dementia.
To book a confidential and in-person appointment with an admiral nurse in Irvine, visit Dementia UK’s website at dementiauk.org/information-and-support/how-we-can-support-you/admiral-nurse-clinics/nationwide/?misc=media.
They offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of the condition, including memory problems, diagnosis, progression, and financial and legal issues.
Ahead of the clinics, Dementia UK has shared tips on how to discuss dementia with a loved one and encourage them to visit their GP if they are showing signs or symptoms of the condition.
The charity suggests acting when the person becomes upset or frustrated, explaining that dementia shares symptoms with other conditions, and supporting them in seeking help.
Ruby Guild, an admiral nurse at Dementia UK, said: “We’re looking forward to visiting Irvine.
“Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location.”
The Irvine clinics are part of Nationwide’s social impact programme, Fairer Futures, which addresses three of the UK’s biggest social issues through charity partnerships – dementia (Dementia UK), youth homelessness (Centrepoint), and family poverty (Action for Children).
Nationwide is funding 30 dementia specialist admiral nurse posts through Dementia UK and is hosting 200 pop-up clinics in branches across the country.
Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer of Nationwide, said: “Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible.
“By working with Dementia UK to fund more admiral nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we’re helping to tackle the country’s leading cause of death.
“As a mutual, we work for the good of society as well as our members.
“We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better.”
