Brain Health Information Event – 18th May 2026

Posted on May 12th, 2026

When: Monday 18th May 2026 – 10.30am-2.00pm
Where: Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway, Leicester, LE3 2PP
For further information please contact: 0116 2237363
Email: Memory.advice@ageukleics.org.uk

Information about this event
The aim of this event is to provide people with informationabout steps people can take to improve their brain health as well as connect people to local services who provide a wide range of support.

Who is this event for
• People who are worried about their memory
• People waiting to be assessed by the Memory Assessment Service
• People living with Mild Cognitive Impairment
• People living with Dementia
• People supporting others with a memory problem

Event Timings
10.30am – Event begins and refreshments served

11.00am – Talks from people living with memory difficulties sharing strategies on how they have maintained their independence and are living better.

11.30am – JD Hylton, Neurophysiotherapist will provide a workshop demonstrating the link between physical activity and maintaining brain function.

12.00pm – Your opportunity to speak to different organisations and find out about all the support available.

1.00pm – Leicester Musical Memory Box will show us how music can benefit memory and well being.

1.30pm  – Age UK’s Memory Advice & Dementia Support Service will provide an overview of small changes people can make to their lives to preserve brain health

2.15pm – Event closes

Nearby Parking
Braunstone Civic Centre has a car park but additional parking is available below:
• On surrounding roads.
• Franklin Park- off Welcombe Avenue, LE3 2TA
• Mossdale Meadows- off Kingsway, LE3 2TW

Travelling by bus
Arriva Bus 104 stops on Kingsway.