Bradford on Avon
Background
The Bradford on Avon community area has an age profile higher than national average, and so issues relating to older people are particularly relevant to its residents and the public authorities. A focus on dementia therefore sits well within the Area Board’s Health and Wellbeing priority, where there are already a number of related initiatives successfully underway such as Disability Access and Seniors’ Forum.
Bradford on Avon community area includes the villages of Holt, Limpley Stoke, Monkton Farleigh, South Wraxall, Staverton, Westwood, Wingfield and Winsley.
Visit Dementia Friendly Bradford-on-Avon web site for up-to-date information on activities and advice.
History
On 13th July 2016, the Bradford on Avon Dementia Action Alliance was founded at the “Your Health & Wellbeing” meeting and formally launched Monday 27th November 2017 at St. Margaret's Hall as part of the Seniors Forum. Awards were given to local organisations who have demonstrated good practice and have committed to a simple dementia-friendly action plan.
Aims
- Establish a network of local Dementia Friends Champions, ready to collaborate and deliver Dementia Friends Information sessions in the town and villages.
- Set up and maintain a Directory of Community Assets (local dementia friendly facilities and services)
- Encourage organisations to deliver services for people with dementia.
- Organise a programme of events for Dementia Action Week
Activities:
Meetings
The Bradford on Avon community area DAA meets regularly at different locations in the area. These meetings are chaired by Councillor Jennie Parker.
How to get involved.
Contact: peter.dunford@wiltshire.gov.uk or pennywwelch@gmail.com