Funding secured for Community Carers project
Buckhurst Hill Parish Council, Loughton and Epping Town Councils and Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) have secured funding from Essex County Council to create The Dementia Friendly Community Carers project.
Providing support and information
Managed by EFDC’s Dementia Action Officer and the Chair of the Epping Forest Dementia Friendly Community group, the project aims to provide support and information to residents who are caring for loved ones with dementia across the district.
The project will run until April 2025, with weekly groups being held in various locations throughout the district. These groups will provide carers with valuable information, advice, and time away from their caregiving responsibilities in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.
The first 4 week programme will be held in Buckhurst Hill.
- Venue: Roding Valley Hall, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6LN
- Date: Every Wednesday between 24 July 2024 to 14 August 2024
- Time: 10am to 12pm
Living with dementia
There are 900,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK which is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 2040.
It is estimated there are 1,578 people living with dementia in the Epping Forest district (NHS Primary Care Stats Aug 2023) supported by a family member, friend or carer.
Where to find local support and information:
- Essex Wellbeing Service
- Action for family carers (affc.org.uk)
- Epping Forest Dementia Friendly Community Facebook page
- Epping Forest Dementia Information webpage
- The Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Support Line – 0333 150 3456
Further information
For more information or to get involved with future projects, please contact Laura Cleverley, EFDC Dementia Action Officer,
- Email lcleverley@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- Call 07548 145652
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