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Chesterfield plans to become a dementia friendly town

By Dom Stevens -

The Chesterfield Dementia Action Alliance is planning to make Chesterfield a nicer place to live for people living with dementia, or those who provide care for such, and develop dementia-friendly communities.

The alliance brings together regional and local members of the community such as large and small retailers, local authorities, hospital trusts, care providers, financial and professional services, charities etc.

The Dementia Action Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of Chesterfield Dementia Action Alliance on Thursday May 21st.   This session is designed to explain how the group operates, how you can be involved and the support available.

The launch takes place at the Assembly Rooms (above the Market Hall) on Thursday 21st May between 2.30 to 4.30pm.

As part of the session attendees will also have the opportunity to become a Dementia Friend.

You can register to attend at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chesterfield-dementia-action-alliance-launch-tickets-16216115839

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Dom Stevens

Head of Destination Chesterfield

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