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?

Staywell, as a large provider of services for older people, is increasingly in contact with people experiencing memory loss, confusion and dementia, both pre and post diagnosis, and we are always looking to improve the ways in which we work with people living with dementia and their families, and how we can offer more support. Staywell sits on the Health Partnership Delivery Group of Reigate & Banstead council. This group has identified dementia as a key area of its action plan. A lead member of the Kingston DAA, and with a number of services in Kingston supporting people with dementia, we are seeking to take this learning and experience into our service provision in Reigate & Banstead borough, and work with our partners to understand the local issues in Banstead and other parts of the borough where we work.

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

There is currently a shortage of services supporting people living with dementia and their carers in this area.

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