Health and wellbeing
Have your say on supporting people with Dementia in Walsall
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People who come into contact with or support people with dementia, their family or carers, for example as part of their job or volunteering role are invited to share their views as part of a Dementia Needs Assessment that is being carried out in the borough.
The Dementia Needs Assessment is being developed by Walsall Council in partnership with the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB). The aim is to understand the needs of Walsall residents with Dementia and those caring, supporting or working with them.
A community survey is currently live for anyone who has contact with the public as part of their work or volunteering role in the community. Responses will help the Council and the ICB understand resident needs, whether services are meeting these needs, gaps in support, areas for improvement, and information, knowledge, and training needs.
“ We are keen to hear your views and experiences about dementia and those who you support or work with. Whether you may know lots about dementia or nothing at all, your input is still important to us. It will help identify the levels of awareness and understanding of this condition and shape how people with dementia and their families or carers are supported both locally and nationally. “
The Council would like to hear from anyone who comes into contact or support people with dementia. For example, libraries, community services, places of worship, carers support and dementia care. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and can be completed by going to the survey page for Dementia Needs Assessment 2023: Community Survey. It will close on 7 February 2024 at 23:59.
A separate survey will take place in early 2024 for GP's and clinicians, as well as for people with dementia, their family and friends.
For more information or to request the survey in an alternative format, please email MWwalsall@walsall.gov.uk.
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For more information about dementia and to get support, visit the Dementia UK website.
