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Welcome from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Dementia Friendly Communities
We are pleased to introduce the 3rd edition of the Dementia Guide.
As Chair of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Dementia Friendly Communities, we work with a wide range of organisations from across these three areas, all with the same aim: to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers. We aim to increase the awareness about living well with dementia, promote best practice and learn from each other – as well as influence change in communities and within the health and social care system.
We were also involved in the development and implementation of the local ‘Living Well with Dementia Strategy 2019-2022.’ We are currently working with partners to refresh our priorities for the new three-year strategy.
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has an estimated 13,000 people living with dementia. Whether they are living in the inner city or remote rural areas, LLR has a diverse population which we are proud of.
The challenge for people living with dementia, their families and carers, is to be able to access information that is suitable and relevant for their individual needs at the right time. We see this Guide as one way for people to gain this information. Throughout the Guide, there are also contact details and suggestions about where other information and support can be found.
We welcome the 3rd edition of this Guide and we hope those who read it will find practical information about dementia and a range of support available locally.
We hope that you find it useful.
Best wishes,
Samantha Clarke Chair of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Dementia Friendly Communities
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