National Dementia Strategy Meeting

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.

Service users and carers are entitled to payment of expenses and a fee for their time, (£25 for the session 10am to 12.30pm).  A sandwich buffet lunch is also provided and will be from 12.15- 1.30pm.

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 (Taunton Racecourse)

·    4th March in Bristol (e Office, Wine Street, Bristol)

·    7th March in Plymouth (Darklake View, Plymouth)

If you are interested please contact Leeanne Caldwell, phone (01278) 432 002

Or email, Leeanne.caldwell@nimhesw.nhs.uk.

Address:- CSIP SW, Mallard Court, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN

For further questions please contact Mark Norman 07990 528836 (mobile) or Diane Bardsley 07785 511807 (mobile)