For the first part of the workshops we put people in groups of like-minded people. What should we expect as a ‘starting point or minimum’ commitment from businesses and organisations? Table 1 Reps from Arts, culture sports &leisure Every organisation should be working towards 100% of staff members becoming a dementia friend. Each organisation should have a named dementia lead or champion – This member of staff should write/promote/deliver a dementia plan. Organisations should review their practice and share biannually? Organisations should take steps to allow access to standard programmes for people living with dementia Table 2 Reps from business / transport Willingness to engage in conversation positive language Commitment to make changes Understanding Money to support training (some see this as a deterrent) Training : making dementia friends – incorporate into existing training – online training Signage – literature being more aware – Big numbers and letters. Table 3 Reps from statutory services Recognition / understanding Signage to show commitment Basic training and awareness Sustainable for future Simple changes to environment / Review process – ongoing review Reasonable adjustments eg font size on literature Conduct an impact assessment on services Table 4 Health and social care Raising awareness through training Dementia friends Appropriate to organisation Dementia friendly environments – signage Navigators in shops etc. meet and greet / practical support 5 Housing Dementia friends 100% Dementia champions – minimum 1 Resident tenants as dementia friends / open to wider community DEEP guidance – commitment around use of language Walk through from persons living with dementias perspective- to inform how spaces can become dementia friendly. Planning policy S106 Review of DFG by Kent Housing to include dementia Signage of general needs – Lesley Clay & Emma Kent volunteered to take forward housing guidance for DF communal living / environments Table 6 Community groups , faith and schools etc. Dementia friends sessions / training Join / attend a group of like-minded people 3 x PA Awareness of declaration and 8 of action Have logo visible to show commitment How do we encourage participation from across the sectors? Table 1 Reps from Arts, culture sports &leisure Use (set up) a ‘sharing network’ of like organisations Sharing under an ‘umbrella’ standard what responsive organisations have done to promote varied access Progressive managers
Use the forecast numbers to encourage action from managers Table 2 Reps from business / transport Sharing own experience Tell other people – spread the word Spell out the benefits of expanding knowledge Community friendly Inspire businesses Raise awareness across the county/national level Head offices Different encouragement for commercial businesses – may need different strategies Consistency Volunteers can add support 3 Reps from statutory services Understand the benefits of working together Provide best practice examples Dementia ambassadors eg MPs / local leaders Natural collaboration by associations e.g. fire , police, ambulance Table 4 Health and social care Meeting points for people from across the sectors – sharing of ideas Review of communications systems e.g social media networks Visual promotion of what already exists within communities Promote inclusion:- dementia cafes, clubs, meeting points to be more visible. Table 5 Housing Short aims – powerful but engaging (could upload links to JPPB/KHG)email around / disseminate specific link dementia and housing Need to get the message across the sectors- minimum investment – maximum impact Information events from housing schemes in local areas – to get information out there – care providers Role in Local Dementia friendly communities – local approach works well – maybe have targets Local Authority – send out bills information could this be an opportunity to include dementia friendly information or promote benefits or being dementia friendly and include links to videos Celebrate success and innovation or put together best practice from each of the sectors to send round to encourage competition / motivate others to do better. Table 6 Community groups , and schools etc. Invite to joint group meetings, communication between sectors, sharing good practice. Tell them the benefits / Kudos School and scouts involvements – driven by students / youngsters Funding Local press / social media/ facebook Get focus person / celebrity person involved eg. Mayor What do you see as benefits of becoming a dementia friendly organisation? Table 1 Reps from Arts, culture sports &leisure More interest, more visitors / customers It will improve the practice of your organisation generally Improve cross sector working Why wouldn’t you want to include people living with dementia ? rights) Improve morale and well-being Table 2 Raises profile Encourages corporate responsibilities Brings revenue