Call Lynne on 07485294507 for latest information.

Background:

In March 2012, the (then) Prime Minister helped raise the profile of dementia by setting a 'Dementia Challenge'. Part of this challenge is to develop Dementia Friendly Communities across the UK. Such a community is one where people with dementia are able to live as independently as possible and to continue to feel part of their community. It should treat those with dementia with understanding and compassion and support their access to and in their communities.

The Dementia Action Group was set up by West Moors Town Council in 2015. Members of the group include representatives from organisations and businesses in West Moors and from members of the public interested in making West Moors a Dementia Friendly community.

Click here for a copy of our leaflet: West Moors Dementia Action Group Leaflet

What we do:

• We are co-editors of the quarterly magazine "Living Well" which contains information about where to get support and help. It also gives details of the social activities locally including walking, craft, social, garden and singing groups. You can pick up the latest version in your local library or other shops/businesses.

• We have worked with "In Jolly Good Company" to set up and support "Jolly Days" for West Moors, which offer a fun afternoon for people with dementia and their carers. The Jolly West Moors afternoons are on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays of each month. For more information or to book call Sarah 07884333117 weekdays 10am-5pm or email sarah@injollygoodcompany.com

• We have a Dementia Action Group stall at events in the village where we provide leaflets and information about dementia and are on hand to answer questions and offer guidance on where to get help.

• We support local businesses and organisations by running Dementia Friends Information Sessions.

• Continue to publicise the role of the group via posters, stalls at town events, articles in the West Moors Directory, the West Moors Dementia Action Group Facebook Page.

• Continue to provide information about support for people living with memory loss and dementia via the Living Well magazine and articles in the West Moors Directory

• Design and deliver pocket size prompt cards to businesses and organizations in the village, with the support of WMTC

• Have a stall at the following events in 2025:

• WMTC Annual meeting 10^th April

• Alzheimer's Society Dementia Action Week 19^th to 25^th May

• Westival 12^th July

• Christmas tree at the St Martin's URC Christmas Tree Festival (date TBC)

• Carols on the Petwyn (date TBC)

 For further information contact:

The Chair of West Moors Dementia Action Group is Lynne Morris. Lynne can be contacted by email: lynnemorrislp@btinternet.com or by phone: 07485294507

The Deputy Chair is Jo Breen. Jo can be contacted by email: jbreen@live.co.uk or by phone: 07960650611

We welcome new members from organisations and businesses in West Moors, and from members of the public interested in making West Moors a Dementia Friendly community. 

Dementia Action Week

For more information about Dementia Action Week, please visit:

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week

Look out for the West Moors Dementia Action Group's stall on Station Road, near the GP surgery, between 10am and 1pm on the 20th and 22nd May (weather permitting).

West Moors Dementia Action Group - Agendas

West Moors Dementia Action Group - Minutes