Christchurch IS Dementia Friendly!
The project to launch Christchurch as a Dementia Friendly Town took place on Sept 19th. Since this very successful event, much has taken place across Christchurch to raise awareness of how we can support those living with dementia and their carers.
Lydia Brown, Project Manager told us “Local businesses, Care Homes, GP Surgeries, as well as the Department of Work & Pensions and Christchurch Rotary Club, are some of the organisations that have already booked Dementia Friendly Awareness Sessions for their staff over the next couple of months. We are also raising awareness with our own CCP services; Dial a Bus, Christchurch Angels, Neighbour Cars and Helpful Neighbours, with sessions booked for October and November”.
The plan is to reach every sector of the community by next Spring to ensure that Christchurch continues the work to be a genuinely dementia friendly town. The interactive 45-60 minute Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends sessions are available at no cost to any business, group or organisation that would like one, at a time and place to suit them.
CCP Chair, Rev Sandra Prudom said “We are looking forward to the celebration event on November 14th 4pm to 7pm, which will mark our accreditation with the Alzheimer’s Society – particularly as it is their 40th Anniversary this year! This will be hosted by The Kings Hotel who have kindly donated their Pavilion building for free, as they too are very supportive of the project. We look forward to a very special evening as we mark this significant milestone for us as a town”.
For further information or to book a Dementia Friendly Awareness session;
Email ccp.cdfca@gmail.com or call 01202 989632 (Opt 4)
The project to launch Christchurch as a Dementia Friendly Town took place on Sept 19th. Since this very successful event, much has taken place across Christchurch to raise awareness of how we can support those living with dementia and their carers.
Lydia Brown, Project Manager told us “Local businesses, Care Homes, GP Surgeries, as well as the Department of Work & Pensions and Christchurch Rotary Club, are some of the organisations that have already booked Dementia Friendly Awareness Sessions for their staff over the next couple of months. We are also raising awareness with our own CCP services; Dial a Bus, Christchurch Angels, Neighbour Cars and Helpful Neighbours, with sessions booked for October and November”.
The plan is to reach every sector of the community by next Spring to ensure that Christchurch continues the work to be a genuinely dementia friendly town. The interactive 45-60 minute Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends sessions are available at no cost to any business, group or organisation that would like one, at a time and place to suit them.
CCP Chair, Rev Sandra Prudom said “We are looking forward to the celebration event on November 14th 4pm to 7pm, which will mark our accreditation with the Alzheimer’s Society – particularly as it is their 40th Anniversary this year! This will be hosted by The Kings Hotel who have kindly donated their Pavilion building for free, as they too are very supportive of the project. We look forward to a very special evening as we mark this significant milestone for us as a town”.
For further information or to book a Dementia Friendly Awareness session;
Email ccp.cdfca@gmail.com or call 01202 989632 (Opt 4)
Sept 2019 - Over 40 people representing the whole spectrum of business, church and community life in Christchurch gathered to hear about the campaign to make Christchurch a Dementia Friendly Town, as accredited by the Alzheimer’s Society.
The event, organised by the Christchurch Community Partnership and hosted by the Red House Museum, was introduced by CCP Chair, Rev Sandra Prudom, followed by a few words from the Town Mayor, Cllr Lesley Dedman on behalf of the Christchurch Dementia Friendly Community Alliance, with an interactive presentation from Project Manager, Lydia Brown inviting all those organisations present to sign up in support. Laura Bullivant of the Red House also talked about the ‘Still Curious’ project that they are running for those living with dementia and their carers funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and including a Memory Café and Dementia Walks.
Rev Sandra Prudom in her introduction said “it is essential for all of us to have a greater awareness about dementia – so that we can support both those living with it, and their carers, to be able to live as well as possible and continue to feel an integral part of our community.”
There was a great deal of enthusiasm from those invited – ranging from local Care Homes and solicitors, to Banks, churches and other charities, to avail themselves of the free Dementia Friends Information Sessions that are being offered across the community over the next six months. There is also a free environment check that is offered to organisations to help them make their buildings dementia friendly.
Lydia Brown said “We are thrilled with the buy in from so many organisations – and the desire expressed to make Christchurch a truly dementia friendly community. Together we can make this a reality!”
The event, organised by the Christchurch Community Partnership and hosted by the Red House Museum, was introduced by CCP Chair, Rev Sandra Prudom, followed by a few words from the Town Mayor, Cllr Lesley Dedman on behalf of the Christchurch Dementia Friendly Community Alliance, with an interactive presentation from Project Manager, Lydia Brown inviting all those organisations present to sign up in support. Laura Bullivant of the Red House also talked about the ‘Still Curious’ project that they are running for those living with dementia and their carers funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and including a Memory Café and Dementia Walks.
Rev Sandra Prudom in her introduction said “it is essential for all of us to have a greater awareness about dementia – so that we can support both those living with it, and their carers, to be able to live as well as possible and continue to feel an integral part of our community.”
There was a great deal of enthusiasm from those invited – ranging from local Care Homes and solicitors, to Banks, churches and other charities, to avail themselves of the free Dementia Friends Information Sessions that are being offered across the community over the next six months. There is also a free environment check that is offered to organisations to help them make their buildings dementia friendly.
Lydia Brown said “We are thrilled with the buy in from so many organisations – and the desire expressed to make Christchurch a truly dementia friendly community. Together we can make this a reality!”
