Dementia Engagement and Listening Events

Do you have dementia or are you a carer, family member or supporter of someone with dementia?

The Department of Health is committed to developing the first ever National Dementia Strategy. The strategy will address the care and support needs of people with dementia, their carers, families and supporters. The Strategy is due for publication in October 2008.

Engagement and listening events are going to be held in each region to help shape the strategy. These events are being arranged in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society. The events will be an opportunity to give your views on:

• Improving awareness of dementia
• Early diagnosis and intervention
• Improving the quality of care

We can collect your views through the way that suits you best – this could be through meeting us on a one to one basis or in a small discussion group at one of our informal meetings. Or you may wish to submit your ideas by post in writing.

We will be holding informal meetings which you can choose to attend either during the morning or afternoon.

• 26th Febuary in Taunton
• 4th March in Bristol
• 7th March in Plymouth

If you are interested please contact Leeanne Caldwell by email or on 01278 432002

Post to CSIP SW, Mallard Court, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN

For further questions please contact Mark Norman on 07990 528836 or Diane Bardsley on 07785 511807

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