Your care at home You’re probably going to need more care as your symptoms get worse. There are lots of services to help you with this. They include carers who come and help you with day-to-day tasks, delivered meals, equipment for your home and help for your family. What’s available and who provides it varies from area to area. Some services are arranged through the NHS, whereas others may be provided by your local council. Your GP should be able to put you in touch with the services you need, or you can contact one of the organisations we’ve listed in the Where to get help and information section to find out what support you can get. Driving If you’ve been diagnosed with dementia, you will have to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if you live in England, Scotland or Wales, or the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) if you live in Northern Ireland. You may have to pay a large fine if you don’t. They will ask you to fill in a form, giving them details of your symptoms and any medication you’re taking. Your doctor can help you with this. You will also need to give them permission to contact your doctor for more information if they need it.
Your care at home You’re probably going to need more care as your symptoms get worse. There are lots of services to help you with this. They include carers who come and help you with day-to-day tasks, delivered meals, equipment for your home and help for your family. What’s available and who provides it varies from area to area. Some services are arranged through the NHS, whereas others may be provided by your local council. Your GP should be able to put you in touch with the services you need, or you can contact one of the organisations we’ve listed in the Where to get help and information section to find out what support you can get. Driving If you’ve been diagnosed with dementia, you will have to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if you live in England, Scotland or Wales, or the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) if you live in Northern Ireland. You may have to pay a large fine if you don’t. They will ask you to fill in a form, giving them details of your symptoms and any medication you’re taking. Your doctor can help you with this. You will also need to give them permission to contact your doctor for more information if they need it.