Peaceful Place is a day centre in Basildon, Essex, which supports around 50 people with young onset dementia (YOD).  Members are diverse in age, background and needs. They have different dementias, at various stages, with diverse physical, cognitive and communication manifestations and co-morbidities.  Emphasising reablement and rehabilitation, Peaceful Place’s model focuses on strengths and enabling people to help themselves.  It is not a “care” service, but offers activities which are enjoyable, meaningful and health-promoting with the intention of maximising abilities, relearning lost skills and developing ways of coping with deficits. Person-centredness, social interaction and peer support are the cornerstones.