De Cafés:

Ceartas is involved in four De Cafés across East Dunbartonshire. The De Cafés are groups for anyone living with, or concerned about, dementia or memory loss. It is an informal setting where people and their carers, partners or family can meet and speak to each other.

As well as providing social support and a chance to swap stories and experiences – the Peer Support Model – De Café is an opportunity to get information from Ceartas and other organisations, as well as updates about what is happening in the world of dementia.

De Café aims to:

  • Provide a relaxed and informal environment where people can talk to each other about some of the issues they face living with dementia.
  • Provide information about dementia and local services for people affected by dementia
  • Prevent isolation for people affected by dementia.
  • Encourage peer-led Collective Advocacy, and promote access to Independent Advocacy and carer support services at an early stage.
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You can find details of your nearest De Café on the What’s On Page.

There are 4 De Cafés across East Dunbartonshire:

De Café Bishopbriggs

Woodhill Evangelical ChurchDe Café Bishopbriggs: first Tuesday of the month,.

2 – 3.30pm

Woodhill Evangelical Church, 30 Wester Cleddens Road, Bishopbriggs  G64 2NH

De Café Lenzie

Lenzie Union New HallDe Café Lenzie, in association with Lenzie Union Parish Church: second Monday of the month, 1:30 – 3:00pm.

Lenzie Union Parish Church New Hall, Moncreiff Avenue, Lenzie G66 4LD

De Café Killermont

De Café Killermont – in partnership with Killermont Parish Church: fourth Tuesday of the month, 2:00 – 4:00pm

Killermont Parish Church, Ranoch Drive, Bearsden G61 2LD

De Café Kirkintilloch

De Café Kirkintilloch: last Friday of the month, 1:30 – 3:00pm

The Park Centre, 45 Kerr Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1LF.

  • Mark
    I am usually apprehensive about contacting organisations in fear of being passed pillar to post. I was delighted when I contacted Ceartas: although I didn’t need advocacy, you talked me through local services that I needed.
    Mark
    Information enquiry
  • Derek
    After waiting months, you got the ball rolling with a number of things and for that I thank you.
    Derek
    Service User
  • George
    There is always someone there at Ceartas for me, no matter who takes the call.
    George
    Service User
  • De Café
    Enjoy time with friends
    De Café
    Group Member
  • Ashleigh
    Thank you for your prompt and informative reply. It’s appreciated more than you will know.
    Ashleigh
    Carer
  • Alex
    When I call Ceartas everyone is always so kind and helpful. They are all a really good group of people.
    Alex
    Service User
  • Richard
    I felt like I was facing a brick wall until I started receiving support and information from Ceartas. The outcome of that has led to a much better relationship with the rest of the family, and now we are all pulling in the same direction.
    Richard
    Carer
  • De Café
    Very understanding of my memory issues and love the related activities
    De Café
    Group Member
  • Olivia
    Absolutely thrilled with the service. I wish my family all stayed in East Dunbartonshire and could access it!
    Olivia
    Carer
  • David
    It's really nice to know that someone is listening to me and taking me seriously. Other people seem to think that my problems are trivial and aren't worth bothering about, but that is not true. My Advocacy Worker helped me to make my point in such a way that I couldn't be ignored, and now things are starting to improve as a result.
    David
    Service User
  • Sandra & John
    Thanks for discussing things and then sending us some information in the post: we have now started the Power of Attorney process.
    Sandra & John
    Service User
  • Thomas
    Thanks so much, this is almost a miracle! Can you do anything for Partick Thistle while you’re at it?
    Thomas
    Carer
  • Marie
    Thank you for your support at the last meeting. It’s great having somebody independent in my corner: not sure what I would have done or where I would be otherwise.
    Marie
    Service User
  • Group Member
    It was wonderful to you see again and be with friends and joining in at B&B. The loneliness was certainly put aside and replaced with love and laughter being amongst everyone.
    Group Member
    A Bite & A Blether
  • Sarah
    Even a ten minute chat on the phone made me feel so much better. I was becoming frustrated and annoyed at not getting what I needed from services, but talking to my Advocacy Worker kept me grounded and stopped me from losing the rag with anyone.
    Sarah
    Service User
  • De Café
    Very Interesting and good source of Information and good company
    De Café
    Group Member
  • Joanne
    I didn't know that there was anything I could do about my situation, let alone that I had options. I feel so much better knowing that I can turn to Ceartas for information when I need it.
    Joanne
    Service User
  • Agnes
    I can pick up the phone and advocacy support is always there, ready to listen and help me understand things better.
    Agnes
    Service User
  • Walking Group Member
    For me, it was meeting other, new people that benefited me most.
    Walking Group Member
  • Walking Group Member
    Just a quick message of thanks to you guys.  You’ve made me feel welcome at a low time in my life.  The lowest I’ve ever faced.  I really appreciate it.
    Walking Group Member
  • Group Member
    “I was glad it was Monday this morning as I’ve got this group on Mondays. I like this wee group.”
    Group Member
    A Bite & A Blether
  • Elizabeth
    I live quite a long distance away from my sister. When she needed to get some more support in place for her dementia, the information about local services and support that you were able to give me was invaluable. I can't thank you enough.
    Elizabeth
    Long-distance carer
  • Alecia
    It’s a really tricky role you’ve had in this case but you’ve done so effectively.
    Alecia
    Social Work