Chester, February 9, 2026 — In Cheshire, dedicated efforts to enhance dementia care are gaining momentum, with local councils, charities, and providers rolling out expansions, new facilities, and community-focused initiatives to support the growing number of people affected.
Cheshire West and Chester Council launched a major Care Home Capital Investment Programme in August 2025, aiming to boost specialist dementia care provision across the borough. The ambitious plan seeks to create over 70 new specialist dementia care places through targeted funding for care homes, addressing rising demand as the population ages.
In Cheshire East, planning approvals are advancing for new purpose-built facilities, including a proposed 66-bed care home in the area featuring dementia-friendly design elements such as secure sensory gardens, cafés, salons, and garden rooms to promote wellbeing and independence.
Home care services are also expanding. Belong at Home Chester, an award-winning provider specialising in dementia support, recently broadened its catchment area in early 2026, delivering more personalised, in-home care to additional communities. Meanwhile, Radfield Home Care Tarporley & Mid-Cheshire opened its first Adult Day Care Centre in February 2026 at sites in Alpraham and Calveley, offering respite, social activities, and specialist support to help people with dementia remain in their own homes longer.
Education and training are receiving a boost through partnerships like the one between Cheshire College – South & West and Belong Villages, announced in 2025. The collaboration aims to transform dementia care education, equipping future carers with cutting-edge skills in person-centred approaches.
Local NHS services continue to innovate. The Countess of Chester Hospital’s dedicated frailty memory service has been praised as “outstanding” for improving access to diagnosis and post-diagnostic support. In Mid Cheshire, award-winning initiatives from Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have reduced wait times for assessments, provided holistic care, and improved access to specialist consultants.
Community and charitable support remains strong. The Alzheimer’s Society operates the South Cheshire Dementia Support Service, offering personalised face-to-face and phone advice, while groups like Right at Home Mid Cheshire employ Dementia Champions trained in partnership with the charity.
These developments align with broader regional strategies, including Cheshire East’s Dementia Plan (2023–2027) and Cheshire West and Chester’s Ageing Well Accommodation and Support Strategy (2022–2026), both emphasising risk reduction, timely diagnosis, and enabling independent living.
Local advocates and providers describe the progress as transformative. With an estimated rise in dementia cases across the North West, Cheshire’s proactive investments in specialist places, home-based care, day services, and training are helping more families access compassionate, high-quality support closer to home.
As one care provider noted: “We’re building a network of services that truly puts people with dementia and their carers first—focusing on dignity, choice, and connection in everyday life.” These local advancements signal a brighter, more supportive future for those living with dementia in Cheshire.