Support for patients and carers
Driving
Driving can often be affected by dementia and degenerative diseases. It is a legal requirement that you notify the DVLA after receiving a diagnosis of dementia.
- Alzheimer’s society information about driving
- Huntington’s Disease Association information about driving
- DVLA: health conditions and driving
- DVLA: medical conditions, disabilities and driving
Hampshire County Council run an older driver skills scheme. If driving becomes a concern it is possible to have your driving assessed locally for a small fee. The assessment is a confidential appraisal of driving skills and has no impact on your licence.
Planning for the future
The Alzheimer's Society website contains lots of useful information about planning for the future including:
- financial and legal affairs
- benefits
- enduring power of attorney and lasting power of attorney
- personal budgets
- paying for care.
The Huntington's Disease Association website contains useful information about:
- insurance and legal matters
- genetic testing
- getting the care you need
- support for children and teenagers
Social services and information
- Hampshire social services
- Southampton City social services
- My life my care
- Neurological Alliance
- Disability Rights UK
Carer support services
The following organisations offer support for people who provide care for those with cognitive disorders.