Cognitive disorders: 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.

• Driving Mobility - a network of mobility centres

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.

• The Carers Trust
• Alzheimer's Society: children and dementia