The Royal Town of Coldfield has been awarded Dementia Friendly Community Status by the Alzheimer’s Society.
It follows a series of actions and events led by Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council, residents, representatives of community groups and orgainsations and support services – collectively known as the Dementia Friendly Communities Steering Group.
Established by Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council in 2019, the Dementia Friendly Communities Steering Group set out to take action to contribute towards the development of Dementia Friendly communities and has been instrumental in raising awareness about dementia in Sutton Coldfield.
The aim of Dementia Friendly Communities is to help people living with dementia, their families and carers, to feel supported, involved and safe in community life.
This includes raised awareness and understanding alongside improved services across all sectors.
Progress to date which has helped achieve the town’s Dementia Friendly accreditation includes:
In addition, The Town Council has worked with worked with Birmingham City Council’s Occupational Therapy team to establish a drop-in service in the town resulting in a monthly dementia friendly session in which a member of the Alzheimer’s Society is present to answer any questions.
A social media campaign also ran during Dementia Action Week (15 – 21 May 2023) to raise awareness and promote activities across the town.
Further information for residents and their families can be found here.
Earlier this week Cllr Tony Briggs, Mayor of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield congratulated members of the Sutton Coldfield Dementia Friendly Group for all their hard work and efforts in gaining the accreditation.
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