The Ness Care Group

The Ness Care Group Welcome to The Ness Care Group.

The leading specialists in dementia and cognitive health across Devon, providing innovative and compassionate treatments for individuals and families living with dementia and memory loss. 🧠 The Ness Care Group is a mission led business that aspires to help individuals and families coping with dementia in the community.

28/02/2026

Hear from Aubrey as he shares his experience with The Ness, alongside Hub Manager Wayne who explains the support and services we provide.

From personalised care to creating a welcoming community, this is what The Ness is all about, listening, supporting and helping people live well.

We’re proud to share real stories and real voices from our community.

If you’d like to learn more about how we can support you or a loved one, get in touch today. 💜

Noticing changes in memory can feel worrying. Acting early does not mean doing everything at once. Often, small and regu...
27/02/2026

Noticing changes in memory can feel worrying. Acting early does not mean doing everything at once. Often, small and regular steps make the biggest difference.

What helps early:

• Conversation and connection

Small group conversations support attention, language and confidence while reducing isolation.

• Everyday thinking activities

Practical tasks often help more than puzzles because they reflect real life. Planning an outing, following a recipe, organising a shopping list or talking through decisions all naturally support thinking skills.

• Gentle movement and routine

Movement supports mood, sleep and focus. Consistent routines reduce daily pressure and help the brain feel more secure.

• Working with professionals

Just like seeing a personal trainer for physical fitness, guided brain exercise supports cognitive strength. With the right support, weekly sessions can build confidence and create meaningful progress.

Early support is not about a strict plan. It is about steady, practical steps that help you stay engaged, confident and connected.

💜 A practical way to help keep a loved one safeIf you care for someone with dementia, the Herbert Protocol is a helpful ...
26/02/2026

💜 A practical way to help keep a loved one safe

If you care for someone with dementia, the Herbert Protocol is a helpful resource to know about.

It is a simple form you can complete in advance with important information, so if someone goes missing, police can use it quickly to support a safe return.

It includes details such as:

📋 Medication and key contact numbers
🏡 Familiar places and routines
🖼️ A recent photograph

It is one of those things families hope they never need, but many find reassuring to have ready.

At The Ness, this came up in our carers support group as a practical step that may help other families too.

📄 Find out more here: herbertprotocol.com

Please share this post with someone who may find it helpful.

🧠 When memory starts to change, knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming. You are not on your own.At The Ness Care ...
25/02/2026

🧠 When memory starts to change, knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming. You are not on your own.

At The Ness Care Group, we deliver Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), a structured, evidence based programme recommended by the NHS for people with memory changes or early stage dementia.

💬 Sessions run in small groups in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Each two hour session is planned to support memory, language, attention and problem solving through themed activities and shared discussion.

🤝 Our team includes clinicians and dementia trained staff who work with families every day. We also monitor progress across the programme, looking at real life changes such as confidence, communication and engagement.

Families often tell us they notice more confidence, better engagement and a lift in mood.

📍 Our next Exmouth programme begins in March. Places are limited because group sizes are small.

📞 Call the team on 07803 850905 for a friendly chat about how the programme works, availability and costs.

Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also be tiring and isolating at times. 💜That is why spaces like...
24/02/2026

Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also be tiring and isolating at times. 💜

That is why spaces like this matter.

This week at The Ness Hub in Exmouth, the monthly Art for the Heart carers group with Creative Minds Exmouth came together for a calm, creative session exploring neurographic art.

Neurographic art is a simple, mindful way of drawing using flowing lines and shapes. There is no right or wrong way to do it, which can make it a lovely way to pause, breathe, and enjoy the moment.

As the artwork took shape, it also opened up some really thoughtful conversations about keeping our brains active.

A gentle afternoon, good company and a little time for carers themselves.

Next session: Monday 23rd March, 1.30pm to 3pm
The Ness Hub, Exmouth

If you would like to know more or book a space, please get in touch.

Have you ever used art or creativity to help you switch off for a while? 🎨

Many family carers are trying to work out the same things. What support is available, where to start and what might help...
24/02/2026

Many family carers are trying to work out the same things. What support is available, where to start and what might help day to day.

At our recent Carers Support Group in Teignmouth, family members talked openly, swapped practical advice and signposted useful support with others in a similar situation.

We discussed helpful topics including:

• The Herbert Protocol
• Passenger Assist for train travel
• Devon Carers Take a Break
• Accessing Adult Social Care support through Devon County Council

We have also created a fact sheet with guidance on accessing Adult Social Care support through Devon County Council and we will be sharing more on this soon.

What people valued most was having time and space to talk, share experiences and pick up practical tips.

Over the next few days, we will share more on each of these topics, as they may be helpful for other families too.

The Ness runs monthly carers groups at our hubs in Teignmouth, Chudleigh and Exmouth, so if one location suits you better, you are very welcome to join us.

If you have a question about support for yourself or someone you care for, pop it in the comments or send us a message.

Behind the scenes at our CST sessions, where brain gym exercises, creative arts and everyday thinking activities come to...
21/02/2026

Behind the scenes at our CST sessions, where brain gym exercises, creative arts and everyday thinking activities come together to support brain health, memory and confidence. Regular engagement in these activities helps keep the brain active and connected.

In this session, we also made space for self-care, from nail painting and hand massages to colouring and lots of singing ❤️

A message we loved receiving this week:“To all the wonderful staff at the Ness Hub, for your energy, enthusiasm, passion...
19/02/2026

A message we loved receiving this week:

“To all the wonderful staff at the Ness Hub, for your energy, enthusiasm, passion and care, which is much appreciated.”

This is exactly what we work hard to create every day at The Ness. A friendly, warm place where people feel welcome and supported.

Whether you are living with dementia or memory loss, or you are supporting someone you care about, you do not have to figure it all out on your own. If you would like to see what we do, send us a message or give us a ring and we will point you in the right direction.

18/02/2026

Who hears a song and it instantly takes you back somewhere. 😊

That’s why we love live music sessions at our hubs. It’s good for general wellbeing, connection and memory.

Here's little clip from our Valentine’s party at our Teignmouth hub. ♥️

What song always takes you back?

If you’re supporting someone with dementia, you’ll know it can take a lot out of you, even on the good days.This is a ge...
17/02/2026

If you’re supporting someone with dementia, you’ll know it can take a lot out of you, even on the good days.

This is a gentle reminder about our face to face training day for family and informal carers. It’s a chance to make more sense of what’s happening, pick up ideas that genuinely help day to day and feel a bit less on your own with it all.

Thursday 26 February, Kingsteignton
9.30am registration, 10am to 4pm (If you would like to join us but the times are a problem, do let us know).

£75 including VAT and light refreshments

To book your place, or if you have any questions about the course, message us, call 01626 774 799 or email info@nesscaregroup.co.uk

If you can’t make it this time, you’re very welcome at one of our support groups or a future training day.

From our Chudleigh Hub this week.Michael brought in his artwork to share with the group and it sparked the best kind of ...
16/02/2026

From our Chudleigh Hub this week.

Michael brought in his artwork to share with the group and it sparked the best kind of connection.

Art matters in dementia because it can:

Help people focus and engage their attention
Lift mood and ease anxiety
Give a way to express feelings when words are harder
Stay meaningful even as skills change
Create conversation and social connection

The group took time to really look at Michael’s picture, then the chat opened up. Thoughts, memories, favourite artists, little laughs. Proper, warm conversation.

This is what our hubs are about. Helping people feel included, valued and themselves.

Behind the scenes at our CST sessions, where brain gym exercises, creative arts and everyday thinking activities come to...
13/02/2026

Behind the scenes at our CST sessions, where brain gym exercises, creative arts and everyday thinking activities come together to support brain health, memory and confidence.

Regular engagement in these activities helps keep the brain active and connected.

In this session, we also made space for self-care, from nail painting and hand massages to colouring and lots of singing ❤️

Address

The Ness Centre, Beechcroft, Salisbury Terrace
Teignmouth
TQ148JA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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