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Age Concern Epsom & Ewell

Age Concern Epsom & Ewell is a "small" charity doing "big" work with older people locally. Our service include :- Information & Advice, Medical Transport Scheme, Foot Care Clinic, Hearing Aid Clinic, Befriending Service, IT Support, DIY Volunteers & Home Visiting. We cover the borough of Epsom & Ewell.

Updated:
6 June 2017
Location:
South East
Sectors:
Charity
Local Alliances:
Surrey Dementia Action Alliance, Epsom & Ewell Dementia Action Alliance

1. Action Plan

1. The National Dementia Declaration lists seven outcomes that the DAA are seeking to achieve for people with dementia and their carers. How would you describe your organisation’s role in delivering better outcomes for people with dementia and their carers?

We fully support the DAA and as a charity connecting with older people in the borough of Epsom & Ewell, Age Concern are a dementia friendly charity and support all local clients/services/businesses with any issues they may have when it comes to dementia and older people living in the borough.

2. What are the challenges to delivering these outcomes from the perspective of your organisation?

As a charity we are always aware of our sustainability when it comes to our operations both in resources/time limits and monetary ways but always do our best to support people with dementia

2. Actions

  • Supporting clients with dementia through our services

    We support our clients with dementia through services we deliver such as information & advice, transport scheme, home visiting & befriending

    Status:
    Being implemented

  • Signposting clients to support organisations

    Our information & advice & home visitors signpost clients with dementia to support organisations such as Alzheimer's Society / Parkinson Support Group / Wellbeing Centre Longmead / Carers of Epsom

    Status:
    Being implemented

  • Raising awareness and understanding of dementia

    Hold a free 45 minute Dementia Friends information session for Age Concern Epsom & Ewell staff, volunteers and clients

    Status:
    Planning
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