Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services

Who we are

About Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services

ADSS (Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services) believes in enabling those who live with dementia to live well. ADSS is Kent’s biggest independent charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. Following a significant expansion in 2022, the team is now supporting more people than ever before. We are currently Kent Charity of the Year and Kent Disability Charity of the Year, and have a proven track record in delivering high impact services.  

Purpose

Too many people affected by dementia do not get the vital social care, support, and guidance they need. We use our person-centred experience of dementia to define and implement social care services, from diagnosis to end of life, that reduce the devastating impact the disease can have.

Vision

Everyone living with dementia, in Kent and Medway, gets the support they need to live the life they want.

Mission

Our mission is to give people affected by dementia the knowledge, support and care they need to take back control of their lives, take part in family and community life and manage their symptoms.

Our culture and values

Values

We believe:

• That everyone’s rights and dignity should be promoted.
• In being person centred and focused on people’s abilities.
• In being inclusive and embracing everyone in our community.
• In working together to deliver excellence in the information, support and services we provide.
• In being caring and compassionate in all we do.
• In acting with integrity and honesty at all times.