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To The Good Company People

Are you feeling less confident? Missing connection? Noticing changes in how you think or feel, or supporting someone who is?

You are in Good Company. We offer support, activities and conversation to help people feel more like themselves again.

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The Latest News From Good Company

Want to know what has been happening at Good Company? Here you will find updates from our Clubs, stories from members and hosts, and news about what we are building together in our community.

Member of Good Company Playing Cluedo with Sian Welby

ITV's This Morning Visits Good Company

Last Wednesday ITV’s This Morning and present Sian Welby visited Good Company to film our Snooker and Games Clubs. The segment will air when Richard Osman next appears on the sofa, and we are already hearing from people who want to understand how our approach could work where they live.

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How can we help you?

The Good Company People is a dementia-welcoming community organisation offering practical help, friendly groups and one-to-one support for people growing older. We believe ageing should still mean growing together.

Whether you want to try something new, meet others who understand, or simply talk about what might help - support starts with a conversation.

Good Company
Clubs

Come along to a relaxed, sociable group in a familiar place like a local pub or café. Share a chat, take part in an activity, or just enjoy the company. Everyone is welcome.

Good Company Concierge

Talk to someone who can help you understand what is available, make sense of information, and feel more confident about your choices. We can point you to the right local services and support.

Good Company Circles

Small, friendly groups for people who are caring for someone with memory changes or dementia. These groups bring people together to share feelings and support each other. You are not alone.

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King of Clubs

We are proud to have the support of writer, broadcaster and all round good egg Richard Osman.

Richard is more than a patron. He helped shape The Good Company People from the very beginning. Our founder and CEO, Lucy Buck, first worked with him over twenty years ago, and when she shared her vision for a different kind of dementia charity, Richard was one of the first to get behind it.

He gave us our name, our distinctive tone, and even let us borrow a little style inspiration from his Thursday Murder Club series. It is a nod to the power of community, mischief and friendship at any age.

With the Thursday Murder Club film arriving on Netflix, we are more excited than ever to celebrate what older people bring to the world. We will keep building something bold, funny and full of heart.

Richard continues to champion our work both publicly and behind the scenes. He is helping us grow from a local idea into a national movement for change.

Out now on Netflix!

Don't miss The Thursday Murder Club!

Good Company Clubs

Thanks to Richard Osman, a week in Good Company looks like this ...

There is something happening most days of the week. That might be a lunch club, a walk, a game of boules or a quiz night. Some clubs are quieter, others are lively, and all are relaxed and friendly.

Click on the name of the club below to take you to more information.

Find out more about our clubs

The team has been very active and forth coming with encouragement of getting my dad to different events. And I feel very relieved knowing that there is so much support and advice available for if and when I may need it!

Jenny, Daughter of a Good Company Member

Giving you the 'Know-How'

We don’t know what we don’t know and that’s why we created Know-How – a growing library of simple, plain-English articles based on the real questions we hear every day.

Whether you’re trying to understand what happens after a hospital stay, how to talk to your GP, or what changes to look out for in someone you care about, this is a good place to start.

Managing Continence: What Helped Me as a Carer

A Good Company member shares honest reflections on the challenges of managing continence while caring for a partner. With warmth, humour and practical advice, this piece offers reassurance and tips for anyone supporting an older adult (including those living with dementia) to stay confident and connected.

Oct 95 min read

Coach Holidays: Making Travel Possible with Dementia

Going on holiday can feel difficult when dementia is part of life, but with a little planning it is still possible. One of our members shares how coach holidays helped her and her husband keep exploring, finding simple ways to travel with less stress and more joy.

Oct 83 min read

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Dementia and Time Travel: Think VERA

Dementia can sometimes make people believe they are living in another time of their life. Our dementia specialist Sue Hinds shares a simple technique called VERA that helps carers respond with kindness, comfort and calm when reality feels confusing.

Sep 304 min read

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“One in four people who suspect they have dementia leave memory clinics without a diagnosis. Without a diagnosis there is no follow-up and no support. That is where we come in. By providing connection, activity and community before the crisis, we give people the chance to live well, stay independent and delay decline. In many ways, our role is as important as treatment.”

- Professor Naji Tabet
Special Advisor and Professor of Dementia and Old Age Psychiatry

Everything we do is made possible by people who care - from monthly donors and volunteers to fundraisers and local partners. We don’t charge for our support, so every gift of time, money or energy helps someone feel less alone.