Suffolk to mark Dementia Action Week with event

Representatives from more than 34 care organisations across Suffolk will host stalls at the event, which will showcase the wide range of information, advice and support available to people living with dementia and their carers, to help them to get the right support from the right providers, at the right time.

Running alongside the marketplace will be keynote sessions on a range of topics including how to live well with dementia from those with lived experience, memory assessment and the importance of a timely diagnosis.

There will also be the opportunity for people with the condition and their carers to hear about the development of a countywide dementia strategy for Suffolk, and provide feedback on their experiences, needs and priorities for support.

The event, which is being facilitated by the Suffolk Dementia Action Partnership and Care Development East, will be held on Tuesday 16 May from 10am, during Dementia Action Week.

Dr Ros Tandy, Mental Health Clinical Lead for the NHS Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care Board, said:

“Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease are the leading causes of death in England and there are around 15,000 people in Suffolk living with the condition, so it is essential that those who care for them have a full picture of the support available to them.

“I am really looking forward to attending this event and hearing from members of our community about their experiences of our local dementia services. It’s great that there will be activities for people with dementia to take part in at the event so their carers are able to look around and learn more about what support is available from all the different stalls.”

Georgia Chimbani, Director of Adult Services at Suffolk County Council said:

“I hope that this event will give people the opportunity to explore the wide range of dementia support which is available in Suffolk. I am also pleased that Suffolk Dementia Action Partnership, with support from Care Development East, intend to follow this event with smaller locality-based roadshows across Suffolk, to help as many people as possible access this information.”

The event will feature a designated 'Quiet Room' with activities for people with dementia to allow their carers time to look at the stalls and attend the presentations.

Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, and other drinks and food can be purchased from the onsite bar.

To book your ticket please visit the Eventbrite website.