Dementia fair kicks off Dementia Action Week
Over 80 people attended the Epping Forest dementia fair on Saturday 11 May at St John’s Church, Epping.
The fair, organised by Epping Forests Dementia Friendly Community group in partnership with Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) and Epping Team Ministry, provided information, advice and support for people affected by dementia in the district.
Activities and resources
The event kicked off with a ‘Singing for the Brain’ taster session and a seated exercise class with many local service providers sharing their resources and ideas throughout the day.
Other partners attending the day included:
- Home Instead
- Epping Forest Alzheimer’s Society
- St Clare Hospice
- Voluntary Action Epping Forest
- Action for Family Carers
- Oakland Care
- Honey Lane Care Home
- Essex Wellbeing Service
- Dementia & Frailty Service
- Community First Responders
- Admiral Nurses
- Epping Forest Youth Council
- AQ Cuisine
A great way to kick off Dementia Action Week
A Council spokesperson said:
Saturday’s event provided a fantastic opportunity for local residents impacted by dementia to discover the essential services offered in the district. Those involved were thrilled to provide information, guidance, and direct assistance to many individuals. The event marked a successful start to Dementia Action Week, and we are excited to host similar events in the future.
Further information
For more information or to get involved with future projects, please contact Laura Cleverley, EFDC Dementia Action Officer,
- Email lcleverley@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- Call 07548 145652
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