Newport Swimming Pool
Telford and Wrekin Council is the local authority of Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, England. It is a unitary authority, having the powers of a non-metropolitan county and district council combined. The district of Telford and Wrekin was granted borough status in 2002.

- Updated:
- 20 November 2018
- Location:
- West Midlands
- Sectors:
- Recreation
- Local Alliances:
- Newport Dementia Action Alliance, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin 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?
With our society in general becoming much more aware of dementia and how it affects families, we want to play our part by making our swimming pool dementia friendly and by supporting the Alzheimer’s Society and other organisations working in this field. Any actions that we may consider in raising greater awareness will be shaped by advice from the Alzheimer’s Society and by the Dementia-Friendly Newport Steering Group.
2. What are the challenges to delivering these outcomes from the perspective of your organisation?
Maintaining momentum long-term is always a challenge in these matters, but by keeping in touch with the Alzheimer’s Society and the Dementia-Friendly Newport Steering Group, we are confident of keeping up with our commitments.
Member website
www.telford.gov.uk2. Actions
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All staff at Newport Swimming Pool to become Dementia Friends
Members of staff at the swimming pool will go online to complete the Dementia Friends course and earn their Dementia Friends badges.
- Status:
- Planning
2018 - Fourth Quarter Update
New member
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Organise an event during Dementia Action Week
We will encourage all swimming pool staff to take part in an event, to raise awareness of dementia, hand out leaflets and also raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
- Status:
- Planning
2018 - Fourth Quarter Update
New member
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Display local dementia groups’ posters and leaflets/support information on our community notice boards at the swimming pool
Ensure that posters, fliers and leaflets supporting local dementia groups – including the DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY NEWPORT STEERING GROUP – are clearly displayed on our notice boards at the swimming pool, and updated regularly.
- Status:
- Delivery
2018 - Fourth Quarter Update
New member