Free specialist dementia care clinics are set to take place in Shirley this month.

Starting on November 12, clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses at Nationwide's Shirley branch.

The initiative aims to provide support for anyone affected by dementia, including families and individuals living with the condition.

The services will cover a wide range of needs, from advising on memory issues and understanding diagnoses to offering guidance on handling financial and legal matters.

Appointments can be booked via the Dementia UK website.

Nationwide branches provide a secure and private environment for families to discuss any aspect of dementia.

The initiative aims to assist 100,000 people affected by the condition.

In collaboration with Dementia UK, Nationwide plans to host 200 clinics in branches across the UK and fund 30 dementia specialist Admiral Nurse positions.

The clinics are part of Nationwide's Fairer Futures programme, which targets three major social issues through charity partnerships: dementia, youth homelessness, and family poverty.

Sarah Priestley, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We’re looking forward to bringing specialist face-to-face support for people affected by dementia to Shirley. By partnering with Nationwide, we are able to provide a safe space in towns across the county to ensure our Admiral Nurses are able to reach as many people affected by the condition as possible.

"Dementia is a huge and growing health crisis – someone in the UK develops dementia every three minutes and the condition is the leading cause of death in England and Wales. It’s more important than ever that we reach families and individuals affected by dementia and offer one-on-one support from our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses."

The Shirley branch, located at 17 Shirley High Street, will host the pop-up clinics on November 12, 13, and 14.

Nationwide's recent research highlights the need for a dementia-friendly environment in banks and building societies, with 48 per cent of dementia carers expressing this demand.