Issue - meetings

To inform Councillors of the experience of people living with dementia during the Covid 19 pandemic and suggest an initiative to support this group.

Members were informed of the experience of people living with dementia during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey summary gave an insight into the impact lockdown had on carers wellbeing and on dementia care in the Community. Some Members of the Committee visited The Studio at Padge Road to see how the project provided carers with a break as well as working with individuals with dementia to develop a place where they felt welcome and at ease as well as enabling them to participate in artistic related projects. Members discussed the value this service would provide to support the carer and dementia patient and would benefit the reduction in hospital related admissions.

RESOLVED that the proposal in appendix 1 of the report be approved.