About PALZ UK

We provide a social environment of peer support and mental stimulation for those living with Alzheimer’s (or dementia from other causes) and their supporters through events designed to inspire self-respect, confidence, and involvement. 

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Read  our flyer to learn more about our mission:

PALZ UK Flyer

See what a participant and a supporter feel about PALZ:

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Liz Holdsworth, PALZ UK Founder

 PALZ UK was founded in Shrewsbury by former solicitor Liz Holdsworth, inspired by the impact PALZ Global had had in Australia. Liz had set up the Regional group of Shropshire SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) in 2000, acting as Regional Coordinator until April 2020, and presented with the SFE’s first lifetime achievement award in 2017.

After two successful years of the Shropshire group, an application for Charitable status was made on July 1st 2020 and, within 8 days, PALZ UK became a registered Charity (number 1190292), ready to roll out across the UK!

OUR MEETINGS

Groups meet every month at 10am on the third Tuesday of the month.
Talks take place in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
These talks are given by high calibre speakers who talk for around 60 minutes, with a break halfway, on a range of subjects.
There is an opportunity to chat with others and enjoy refreshments both before the talk and in the break.
Partners or supportive friends are welcome.
In February, April, June, August, October, December,  there are informal social gatherings for those who wish to have time to talk to others on the same journey, and build friendships.
WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR PALZ?
Diagnosis is often accompanied by social and intellectual deprivation and feelings of loss of personal identity and self-worth. PALZ restores dignity whilst ensuring that intellectual and social capabilities with like minded people, are maintained.

PALZ UK – PALZ GLOBAL

PALZ UK is inspired by PALZ Global.

PALZ Global is a support organisation established to ensure all those from a high-powered work environment, and with the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, or similar, are able to maintain dignity and respect through active participation and interaction within a socially and intellectually stimulating environment.

PALZ GLOBAL