Services
Unique Minds
One-stop dementia centre
Our vision is to create a welcoming dementia support centre – a one-stop hub where people living with dementia (LLWD) and their carers can find practical help, advice and comfort. Located in the South West Midlands/North East Worcestershire area, the centre will be fully accessible and home to a wide range of services, listed below.
Wayfinder
Our team of Wayfinders offer free support, advice and guidance for carers and families LWD as well as their families, every step of the way throughout their journey. Each family has a unique Wayfinder assigned to them throughout their journey.
Daily Activities
Daily activities for Carers and loved ones, arts and crafts, light exercise, tai chi, yoga, music, singing, bingo, internal gardening, dancing, Carer cooking classes and mindfulness.
Respite Breaks
Offering 2-4 hour respite services for LLWD, so carers and families can safely leave their loved ones with experienced support workers and offer personalised care.
Dementia Cafe
A bright, welcoming, friendly dementia-friendly environment ran by our team of staff and volunteers. A place where anyone can sit and have a nice hot drink in a very relaxed environment.
Personal Care
Dementia-friendly hairdressing with experienced local stylists and complimentary therapies such as massage, mindfulness and chiropody.
Support Groups
Helping and supporting families and people living with dementia, including their carers, wider family and organisations.
Diagnostic
In partnership with NHS, health agencies and charities, we will aim to offer dementia assessments within our catchment area, as well as space for post-diagnostic provision to ensure that people newly diagnosed have seamless access to ongoing support, advice and guidance.
Outreach
We will soon be welcoming local residents to our drop-in sessions across Dudley, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Halesowen areas. Come along to find out information, talk to our team about your concerns, take part in activities, and connect with others in your community.
Wayfinder
A Wayfinder is a trusted professional and point of contact who will be assigned to you from pre-diagnosis through every stage of the journey. They will be there to help you navigate through all of the questions, emotions and new responsibilities that a dementia diagnosis brings and provides one-to-one guidance for people living with dementia, their families, and carers. They will be there to:
- Act as a central point of contact for users of our centre services.
- Help guide you through the health and care system.
- Help support and signpost you to the right services at the right time.
- Provide accurate information.
- Provide advice on living well with dementia.
- Help you to plan for the future, including long-term care.
Daily Activities
People living with dementia benefit greatly from engaging in creative, social and gentle physical activities and these experiences are valuable for carers and family members too.
When our centre opens, we will be offering a variety of daily activities designed to support wellbeing, connection, and confidence for people living with dementia and their carers. These will include arts and crafts, light exercise, yoga, music, singing, bingo, indoor gardening, dancing, carers’ cooking classes, and mindfulness sessions — all delivered in a calm and welcoming environment.
Until our centre opens, we’ll be hosting drop-in sessions and community activities at local venues, with details to be confirmed soon.
Respite Breaks
Our Day Respite Breaks service provides families and carers with valuable time for themselves, knowing their loved ones are cared for by experienced and compassionate support staff.
Sessions can run from Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) according to availability, with places allocated following an assessment to ensure care meets individual needs and interests. In certain cases, users can qualify for financial support to full or part fund their day care.
Our Day Respite Breaks include:
- Day care respite from 2-4 hours.
- All day care from 9.30am-3.30pm subject to availability.
- Lunch served at our dementia cafe.
- 1:3 support ratio with trained and experienced staff.
- Wellbeing and therapeutic activities, such as song, arts and craft, gardening and nostalgia.
- Celebrating events and anniversaries, including VE day, jubilee, festive and national event days.
- Personal care support tailored to individual needs.
- Medication administration by qualified staff.
- Carers can also access our Wayfinding Service for guidance, information, and advice to support them on their dementia journey.
Dementia Cafe
We are excited to be planning a Community Café at the heart of our hub — a bright, open, and dementia-friendly environment designed to bring people together.
Run by our caring team of staff and volunteers, the café will provide a calm and welcoming space where people living with dementia can enjoy refreshment with family, friends, and carers.
Open to everyone in the local community, visitors can relax over lunch, tea and cake, while enjoying a warm atmosphere and inclusive atmosphere.
Personal Care
We are committed to enhancing wellbeing by providing a range of personal care and therapeutic services tailored to individual needs. Including personal care/bathing.
In addition, we aim to provide holistic therapies including massage, reflexology, and other wellness treatments designed to promote relaxation, comfort and health as well as chiropody, hairdressing and manicures.
By combining practical personal care with therapeutic interventions, we strive to create an environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and truly nurtured.
Support Groups
We are planning a range of support groups and sessions to help individuals and families feel connected, understood, and supported.
These include grief and bereavement groups, carers’ support, one-to-one guidance, and opportunities to learn more about dementia through training and information sessions. We also want to offer informal gatherings, like “Tea & Talk” Sharing, Support & Advice where people can share experiences in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Diagnostic
Our centre will provide a comfortable, non-clinical setting where individuals and families can access expert guidance during the often overwhelming period surrounding diagnosis.
Through our partnerships, we’ll ensure direct pathways to specialist services, reducing confusion and delays in accessing the right support at the right time.
This integrated approach means that from the moment of diagnosis, families will have clarity about their options and a clear roadmap for their journey ahead.
Outreach
Drop into our warm and welcoming local sessions across Dudley, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Halesowen areas, created for people living with dementia, their carers, and anyone seeking social connection and companionship.
Each session offers a friendly space to enjoy well-being activities such as singing, creative expression, gentle chair-based exercise, and relaxed conversations over refreshments.
Come along, meet new friends, and chat with our Wayfinders, who are here to offer guidance, understanding, and support every step of the way.
Charity number: 1206326
Granta Lodge, 71 Graham Road, Malvern WR14 2JS