Registrations have opened for a regional dementia awareness conference that will be held in Peasedown St John in May.
Organised by the Peasedown Community Trust and sponsored by law firm Stone King, the conference will feature keynote speakers, information stalls, networking, a tasty lunch and an opportunity to meet charity leaders and experts working in the field of dementia research and awareness.
The Chairwoman of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Cllr Karen Walker (Independent, Peasedown), said:
“We’re thrilled to be hosting this conference in Peasedown St John.
“Every three minutes, someone in the UK will develop dementia. With dementia on the rise, communities across the country are making a stand, and Peasedown St John is no different.
“Since 2019, more than 300 residents have attended one of the Peasedown Community Trust’s dementia awareness workshops. They have been instrumental in raising the profile of the work we’re doing in the village – which will be showcased at this special regional conference in May.”
Keynote speakers include Alison Allen, Stone King’s Chair, who will share practical legal tips for those in later life.
A huge range of organisations will also be present for delegates to meet, including:
- Age UK
- Alzheimer’s Society
- Stone King
- ReMind UK
- Peasedown Community Trust
- Appleton Nutrition
- Hillcrest Surgery
- Radfield Home care
- B&NES Live Well Service
The conference is completely free for anyone who would like to attend thanks to sponsorship provided by Stone King.
Cllr Gavin Heathcote (Independent, Peasedown) added:
“We’re delighted to have Stone King’s support for this year’s conference. It means a lot to us and our work to create a dementia friendly community in Peasedown St John.
“There are currently 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, and that figure is set to rise to 2 million by 2050.
“One in four people will be affected by dementia in their lifetimes, especially those diagnosed with clinical anxiety in middle age, which is why it’s important to work with individuals and their families to try and make life much easier for those who have it.”
Peasedown St John’s second annual Dementia Awareness Regional Conference, ‘Creating Dementia Friendly Communities’, will be held on Tuesday 20th May, 10am – 3pm at St John’s Church, Church Road (BA2 8AA).
Registration for delegates is now open. Anyone who’d like to attend should contact the Peasedown Community Trust to RSVP by Friday 9th May by emailing peasedowncommunitytrust@gmail.com.