Welcome to the ARDIS website
ARDIS exists to improve dementia care in Brighton & Hove in a measurable way. It addresses the need for specialist care for those whose illness produces unpredictable and challenging behaviour. For this client group demand exceeds supply of existing services in both the NHS and private/voluntary sector.

An independent voluntary management board runs the charitable company. The 15 trustees include professional people, local members of parliament past and present, experienced carers, and the chairman of South Downs Health NHS Trust. The board meets four times a year and is supported by a part-time freelance administrator. ARDIS is recruiting for a medical professional with expertise in geriatric psychiatry to fill the Chair left vacant by the death of our co-founder Dr. Tony Whitehead.

ARDIS primarily meets its aims by working with commissioners and providers of mental health services. We support joint projects with Anchor Trust, The Alzheimer’s Society, Brighton & Hove Adult Social Care, South Downs Health NHS Trust and Community Transport.

ARDIS gets its income from donations, legacies, charitable gifts and annual subscriptions from the Friends of ARDIS who receive a quarterly newsletter. Friends and the general public support our coffee mornings, sponsored swims and Christmas Concert in The Chapel Royal Brighton. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our Patrons, Friends and volunteers.


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