Transcript Strategic Plan Scorecard

Working towards
dementia-supportive
communities
A regional perspective
March 2012
We want lasting change for people and places in
poverty, communities where everyone can thrive and
a more equal society. Now and for future generations.
Dementia without Walls
Living with dementia in our society
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“Outside my circle of family and
friends, the biggest obstacle is
people’s attitude.”
Peter Jones, local architect
Dementia-supportive communities
It’s about the whole community –
we can all contribute and we can all gain
We all need to understand better
what it means to live with dementia
It’s not just about new things - focus on the
assets and resources of your community
People with dementia and their carers
can and should be central
“We are pushing at an open door.
Conversations generate lots of
opportunities and bright ideas.”
Philly Hare, JRF programme manager
What’s happening in York?
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Report: ‘Implementing the National Dementia Strategy in York’
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City of York Council: a public commitment and a new post
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Library; galleries; British Transport Police; Chamber of Commerce
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GeniUS! York challenge
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School drama
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JRF small grants, web-page and communications – involving people
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York Steering Group plus Regional Dementia Action Alliance
What’s happening in Bradford?
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Bradford Council and JRF with Alzheimer’s Society Bradford
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Neighbourhood approaches with Ward Managers and Councillors
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Select partners from different sectors (banking, retail, faith)
– Awareness and training
– Environment and customer service
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Meri Yaadain (supporting Asian families around dementia)
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Bradford Dementia Action Alliance (June 2013)
And elsewhere...
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Scotland Life Changes Trust (young care leavers; people newly
diagnosed with dementia): http://www.lifechangestrust.org.uk/
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Dementia Challenge: National Champions Group
– http://dementiachallenge.dh.gov.uk/
– It will take time but interest is growing from villages to cities:
Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Liverpool, Wakefield, Plymouth,
Wolverhampton, Northamptonshire, York, Wokingham, Torbay,
Salford, Falmouth, Hampshire, Tavistock, Thurrock, Crawley,
Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham, Lincoln
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Northern Ireland: Dementia Services Development Centre NI & others
Involving people with dementia
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Walking interviews, stories, testimonies, films, events
Accessible reports and social media
Advising JRF (small grants; film/photography commission)
Workshops and judging for GeniUS! York challenge
Some challenges:
• Capacity and health
• Diversity
• Need for a local network
• Our capacity and confidence
Some learning:
• Keep it informal and make it meaningful
• Time, trust, and matching interests
“It’s important that people with dementia
are involved in projects like this one in
York. No-one can understand what it’s like
to have dementia unless they’ve got it. I
would never have believed how
complicated life could be.”
Peter Jones
“Suffering from
dementia… this is a term
we really do not like. We
are living with it and
getting on with it with
laughter and love and that
makes a difference. We
are being heard and our
opinions valued. “
Agnes Houston, Chair, Scottish Dementia Working Group
How can you help? My “starters for ten”….
Get to know
your local
groups
Images and
language
Signpost to
them
Join Dementia
Friends
Involve them
Harness
resources and
assets
Help them to
keep going
Aspire to build your
own dementiafriendly community
Share learning
with others
Do what
you
can do
Further information on Dementia without Walls:
Programme web page:
http://www.jrf.org.uk/work/workarea/dementia-without-walls
Key resources and reports:
http://www.jrf.org.uk/work/workarea/dementia-resources
JRF Programme:
[email protected] and [email protected]
My contact details:
[email protected]
Twitter: @jrfemma