South Devon´s
peer support group
for younger people
with a dementia
Home
Welcome to the home of The Young Ones, a CIC (Community Interest Company) that runs free of charge support groups in the South Devon area for younger people with a dementia diagnosis and their carers. We are a friendly community that runs regular fundraising activities and social events as well as hosting regular group meetings.
News
John Pearce, a member of our peer support group, organised a fundraising Darts night at Teignmouth Social Club and raised over £1000 for The Young Ones. A contribution from this was made to Dawlish Hospital in recognition for all they do to support our group.
Meetings
Our peer support group meets monthly at Dawlish Hospital and the Carers’ Support Group meets in the evening at Teignmouth Museum on a monthly basis. As space is limited, please contact us for further information.
Values
Our groups are free of charge as we feel that
support needs to be freely available to those who need it. We create a supportive, safe space in which people can share their experiences and feelings in confidence.
We take a person centred approach and see the person and not the dementia. We aim to empower people to have a purpose and to feel they are a valued member of the community.
What people say
“I come to the group because I find it very helpful. When I was first diagnosed I felt on my own but coming to the group makes me realise I’m not on my own and we all suffer with the same symptoms.”
“A dementia diagnosis was a very frightening situation for us. Joining this brilliant group of people meant we then felt that someone had got our back at all times, which was wonderful."
“We would be lost without the group as we are a group of people coming together to share our journey and to support each other through this devastating condition with our loved ones. WE ARE NOT ALONE”
“As a carer, I am new to everything about dementia and I have found going to the support group I am gaining so much knowledge and insight from listening to other people around me, as I want to do my best but don’t always get it right. Thank goodness for our support group it’s my lifeline too."