Dementia friendly communities articles and case studies

Case studies and articles

What we see as a dementia friendly community is one that shows a high level of public awareness and understanding so that people with dementia and their carers are encouraged to seek help and are supported by their community. Such communities are more inclusive of people with dementia, and improve their ability to remain independent and have choice and control over their lives.

It will take time for communities to become truly dementia friendly, but we've made a great start and interest around the country is growing by the day. Already we know of groups in over 20 areas, including Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Liverpool, Wakefield, Plymouth, Wolverhampton, Northamptonshire, York, Wokingham, Torbay, Salford, Falmouth, Hampshire, Tavistock, Thurrock, Crawley, Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham and Lincoln that have now committed to working towards becoming dementia friendly villages, towns and cities. As we develop a process and criteria for developing dementia friendly communities we expect this number to grow.

Case studies and articles

Towns and organisations across the country are already striving to become dementia friendly. You can read their different approaches to becoming dementia friendly.

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Living with dementia magazine

Living with dementia magazine has featured stories about dementia friendly communities. The articles cover the work of the Prime Minister's challenge on dementia, the Dementia Friendly Communities Champion Group, how a care home is forging links with the local community and how to make small changes to become dementia friendly.

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