Why take action on dementia?

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Why take action on dementia? 850,000 people with dementia in the UK by 2015, soaring to over 2 million by 2051 26.3 billion per year ( 11.

1 Why take action on dementia? 850,000 people with dementia in the UK by 2015, soaring to over 2 million by billion per year ( 11.6 billion unpaid care) Two thirds of people with dementia live in the community 51% carers in work Equalities Act 2010 dementiaaction.org.uk alzheimers.org.uk

2 An estimated 22 million people in the UK have a family member or friend who has dementia (YouGov, 2011).. Consequently 49% of the public state they are more likely to support a company if they know it supports people with dementia (YouGov, 2011). 82% of the public believe that people with dementia and their carers need more help and support (YouGov, 2011). Findings from Dementia 2014: an opportunity for change dementiaaction.org.uk alzheimers.org.uk

3 Dementia friendly communities are where we want to be Local Dementia Action Alliances are how we get there alzheimers.org.uk / dementiaaction.org.uk

4 To turn commitment into action to radically transform the lives of people with dementia and their carers

5 What is a local Dementia Action Alliance? Organisations across England committed to transforming the lives of people with dementia and their carers A local DAA brings together regional and local members to improve the lives of people with dementia in their area. Everyone that people with dementia come into contact with including Council, NHS, Transport, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Shops, Leisure A local DAA is seen as the vehicle for developing a dementia-friendly community, programme run by Alzheimer s Society

6 I have personal choice and control or influence over decision about me I know that services are designed around me and my needs I have support that helps me live my life I have knowledge and know-how to get what I need I live in an enabling and supportive environment where I feel valued and understood I have a sense of belonging and of being a valued part of my family, community and civic life I know there is research going on which delivers a better life for me now and hope for future

7 Join the Dementia Action Alliance and encourage others to do so Encourage your employees to become Dementia Friends Nominate a Dementia Champion Feedback from people with dementia on the environment; mystery shoppers Become a dementia friendly employer Encourage your staff to volunteer

8 Sign up: Retailers Bus companies Taxi firms Community groups Faith bodies Local authorities Health Trusts Commissioners Housing providers Emergency services Arts/leisure organisations

9 Why join? Be part of social movement Vehicle for creating a Dementia Friendly Community Access to resources Recognition Partnership working Guidance from national secretariat Be part of national campaigns *figures as of mid-nov 2014 dementiaaction.org.uk alzheimers.org.uk

13 April Alliances members 4 36 DFC DFC 7 16

14 Two nominated Dementia Champions in Waltham Forest Housing Assocation: strategic and operations Shakespeare s Globe theatre piloting inviting people with dementia to relaxed performances; HRP developing Sensory Palaces with people with dementia Richmond College encouraging people with dementia to study and all students to become Dementia Friends

15 Southwark DAA going in to talk to GPs during protected learning time Hillingdon and Ealing DAAs launching in Dementia Awareness Week Lewisham DAA hosting an event in DAW encouraging and inspiring new members

17 Submission to the Mayor s Health Commission Dementia Awareness Week activities: dementia webinars from NHS England (London region) and UCL Partners Display in London Fire Brigade HQ 132 Dementia Friends made in Bexley Fire Station HRP Sensory Palaces programme being developed with people with dementia

In Mind sessions for people with dementia at Royal Academy of Arts DAW: Elizabeth is Missing book group with author Emma Healey Dementia Friends sessions at Skills Active New dementia bulletin

18 In Mind sessions for people with dementia at Royal Academy of Arts DAW: Elizabeth is Missing book group with author Emma Healey Dementia Friends sessions at Skills Active New dementia bulletin from Skills for Care Dementia Friends sessions at Metropolitan Police HQ Meeting with TfL to discuss transport issues Working with Age UK London to share information on our mayoral election campaign

Dementia Friendly London

Dementia Friendly London Dementia Friendly London Dementia in London Estimated number of people living with dementia in London: 72,000 Estimated number of people under-65 living with dementia in London: