Agenda item

The North East Area Council Manager introduced this item and reminded Members of their previous agreement to support Dementia Friendly communities and the positive actions taken so far.  This includes work on the Dementia Friendly Cudworth Village project, the Dementia Café at Silverdale Community Centre together with recognition of the need to include dementia friendly awareness in Royston’s Principle Town Improvements and the North East’s undertaking to actively promote awareness and understanding across their communities.

RESOLVED that:

(i)            The report be noted, and:

(ii)          Information about local activities, events and community groups across the North East Area Council be added to the Dementia Friendly Barnsley website.

(iii)         The North East Area Council will work in partnership with Age UK on their Dementia Friendly Village initiative, with a view to taking this initiative forward in all four wards of the North East Area Council.

(iv)         Work will continue with partner organisations to help to promote awareness and understanding about dementia across the North East area local communities.