What is an Admiral Nurse?
CRGPA’s Admiral Nurses are a team of dedicated dementia specialist nurses who provide free, expert advice and compassionate support to families and carers. They help people navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia, offering guidance, practical strategies, and a listening ear. Working across Coventry, Rugby and North Warwickshire, the service supports families from the point of diagnosis through to end of life care.
The Admiral Nurses help reduce fear and confusion by providing emotional support, helping carers build confidence, and empowering families with coping strategies that work for them. No carer should face dementia alone. CRGPA’s admiral nurses work in partnership with Dementia UK charity.
Referring a carer or a family member
If you are a carer affected by dementia, you can access this service as long as you are registered with a GP practice in Coventry, Rugby, or North Warwickshire. You can refer yourself directly, or a health or social care professional can make a referral on your behalf. You can contact the admiral nurse team via:
Email
cwicb.crgpaadmiralnurses@nhs.net
Phone
0300 303 3131
Please be aware that we record most incoming and outgoing phone calls to ensure quality, provide training, and effectively manage complaints and investigations.
The service operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Opening hours
The dedicated duty phone is managed by an Admiral Nurse between 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. Service available 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Service provision
Coventry, Rugby, Warwickshire North places.