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Home > News > Dementia intensive support

Dementia intensive support Posted or Updated on 30 Jan 2026

Dementia Intensive Support Service (DISS) provides specialist support to those living with dementia, as well as the family, carers and professionals caring for those with the condition.

DISS operates 9am to 8pm everyday year-round and provides an urgent response to people living with dementia in their own homes and care settings.

The team also provide:

  • A response within four hours
  • Timely and effective assessment and excellent care planning strategies
  • Advice and support to enable people to stay in their own homes with reduced levels of distress and a better quality of life
  • Specialist training to those working in care homes, domiciliary care  as well as family members who want to keep their loved ones in their own homes for longer

For further information on who to contact, please check the link below 

EPUT Dementia intensive support service (PDF, 565KB)

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