Freshers NEURO Early onset cafe

The 3R Foundation recently awarded £223 to to Freshers NEURO Early onset cafe for some printed leaflets and branded t-shirts.

The Lancaster and Morecambe area based group, which has been going for over 6 years, supports sufferers, carers, friends and family affected by Parkinsons, dementia, alzheimers and other neurological issues. They offer support, friendship, and help, via weekly zoom meetings and monthly face to face meetings, as well as a monthly newsletter.

Freshers café meetings provide a friendly, relaxed and welcoming setting where people living with early onset neurological conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s, MND, MS, Huntington’s etc, and their families and friends, can drop in for a chat, peer support and information.

Although younger people experience similar symptoms to older people with neurodegenerative conditions, the impact on their lives is significantly different. Younger people are more likely to still be working when they are diagnosed. Many will have significant financial commitments such as a mortgage. They often have children to care for and dependent parents too. Their lives tend to be more active and they have hopes, dreams and ambitions to fulfil. Knowing that others really understand makes a difference, and this can grow into a support network that exists outside the café.



If the 3R foundation could help with funds for a vital piece of equipment, then clubs and groups can apply for a grant using our simple form: