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 (Including the wards of Moreton and Knightley)                                   

 

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Dementia – where are we?

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In last time’s GMK we outlined to you the Parish Council’s commitment to be Dementia Friends. As a large village with a mature demographic, we are likely to have a significant number of parishioners diagnosed with Dementia and related conditions – and that means we will also have a very significant number of individuals and families who are supporting those with the condition. Depending upon the exact diagnosis, and on the stage reached in the Dementia journey, the demands of supporting and caring can be very heavy indeed.

Last time, we shared with you our plans and asked for your comments and suggestions but, sadly, nobody has yet made any comment. We urge you to let us know if you think we are on the right track or give us your suggestions for things that we haven’t yet thought of. We really do need your input on this one if we are to help you to do your best in this difficult situation. Just contact the Parish Office and leave your comments, or email Councillor Gregory to share your thoughts. It will be much appreciated.  Just to remind you, we suggested things like:

Information packs


We are thinking of producing a simple information pack detailing basic facts about the condition and suggesting ways in which organisations or businesses might show support. Once produced, the pack would require only minimal updating.

Perhaps local businesses or individuals might help us by sponsoring all or part of its production costs?

Grosvenor Centre Booking Fees


If local groups wish to host dementia-related events, such as socials for sufferers or support meetings for carers, drop-in meetings and so forth, we would waive our booking fee. We hope this will encourage parishioners to join together to do what they can to support members of the community.

GMK articles


On a fairly regular basis, we would like to have articles about dementia, sources of support, first-hand experience and advice so that we could share these with others at different stages of their journey.

Could you offer something along these lines or do you have suggestions about what we might find out and share?

Fund-Raising


If possible, we would like to have one dementia-focused fundraiser every year, with money raised going to local dementia-related activities.

Any ideas?