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How schools can get involved

Specially tailored sessions bring the dementia friendly message to primary and secondary schools across Wiltshire.

Young people are naturally very accepting of people living with dementia - perhaps because they too tend to live 'in the moment' and perhaps because they have fewer preconceptions about what dementia can mean.

Beyond Dementia has active partnerships with schools across Wiltshire. Children of all ages a regular visitors to our day clubs and we have provided dementia awareness sessions to pupils, and also to parent and staff groups.

The age-appropriate sessions have also been delivered at Brownie and Guide groups.

Arrange a session for your school

"Our fantastic link with Alzheimer’s Support has provided a unique opportunity for our children to see the impact of supporting their community and supporting a wonderful local charity. We are committed to becoming the first Dementia Friendly school in Trowbridge. The link has provided opportunities for children to visit the local Mill Street Club and spend time with members."

Rose Nunn Deputy Headteacher

Find out more about Understanding Dementia

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Understanding Dementia

Find out more about dementia, how it can affect someone and small things everyone can do to help.

Understanding Dementia is an interactive and engaging one hour session developed here at Beyond Dementia to help everyone understand more. 
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How businesses can help

From supermarkets to banks, pubs to hairdressers, businesses are finding out how to serve their customers with dementia better - and that is good for business.
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How groups can get involved

If you are involved if a sports club, social club, or organisation of any size, why not find out how you can do more as a group to welcome people living with dementia.