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£5 £5 could stop someone feeling lonely and provide a Helpline conversation with a dementia specialist.
£10 £10 could go towards our wellbeing cafes and singing groups, so that people have a regular place to go for fun, friendship and support.
£50 £50 could pay for a dementia awareness training session, so that community groups and individuals are aware of the support they can offer people with dementia.
£1,000 £1000 will be a huge help for our specialist dementia hubs, where we provide day services where people living with dementia can engage in meaningful activity.
£5,000 £5000 would help us to continue to offer specific services for people with young onset dementia, and provide days out and peer support.
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