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Isle of Wight Radio 3:00pm - 7:00pm Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Isle Of Wight Bus Operator Now 'Dementia Friends' For Action Week By Iona Stewart-Richardson The Island's bus operator is tailoring its training to specifically meet the needs of those living with dementia. This Dementia Action Week, the Island's bus operator is marking it by driving forward its commitment to making local bus services more accessible. It is also ensuring the new buses have light-coloured floors because darker spaces are often feared by those living with dementia. S...

Oldham MP backs charity’s demand to ‘cure the care system’ Date published: 14 May 2021 Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams In the days ahead of Dementia Action Week (May 17-23) Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, and leading dementia awareness campaigner, Debbie Abrahams, is backing the Alzheimer’s Society’s call for the Government to take action to ‘cure the care system’. Ms Abrahams, who is the co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia, and the first MP to train as a Dementia Friends Champion, said: “Dementia Action Week is a national event...

BUSES are being made more accessible to vulnerable passengers as drivers become dementia friends. Swindon’s Bus Company is marking Dementia Action Week – May 17 to 23 – by completing training with the Alzheimer’s Society to ensure its services are more accessible. General manager Alex Chutter said: “ Dementia Action Week is an excellent time to announce that 98 of our drivers are already ‘dementia friends’. “They are fully aware of the special requirements, and can help to make their journeys comfortable and stress-free. In order to achieve this, we added a specific ...

The care home helped Stuart reconnect with his glamorous hairstyling career - Credit: RCH Care Homes This Dementia Action Week, Brentwood and Romford care homes are showcasing the work they do to help residents reignite their former passions. One resident at RCH Care Homes used to be a renowned hairstylist but finding out about his many achievements was a challenge. The dementia team at RCH says understanding what a dementia patient did and who they were "can be like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle". They often speak to family and friends to find out, but this isn’t always possib...

ILKLEY residents will be able to gain information about dementia as part of the national Dementia Action Week which begins on Monday and runs until Saturday, May 23. Dementia Friendly Ilkley Action (DFIA) committee will have a stand throughout the week at the Clarke Foley Centre offering leaflets and advice. The week will end with a Dementia Friend session at 2pm - a one hour free session for which booking is required. Dementia Action Week is an initiative by the Alzheimer’s Society to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. Ilkley Action has been working hard during lockd...