About Dementia Friendly Prestwick
Dementia Friendly Prestwick aims to support people with dementia, and their families/carers, in Prestwick to be included and remain part of their community for as long as possible. We will achieve this through raising awareness of dementia locally, in order to reduce stigma and provide education and advice to local residents and businesses. Dementia Friendly Communities started in Japan. They are now being introduced in the UK and in other countries, predominantly in Europe and USA. Prestwick will be the first dementia friendly town in Ayrshire and one of the few in Scotland and worldwide.
A group of volunteers in Prestwick have set up this initiative in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, local Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Ayrshire and Arran. A Steering Group, Chaired by Ian Welsh OBE and an Implementation Group have been formed. Members have received Dementia Friends Training.
We launched this initiative in Prestwick on Saturday 4 June 2016. Download our latest Flash Report.
“If we get it right for people with dementia, we get it right for everyone.”
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Alloway Railway Tunnel
The wonderful art installed at the Alloway Tunnel Project is expanding - and we're involved! A few weeks ago, Chris Rutterford came to our club and talked about his inspiration for this ambitious mural. And soon, our contribution will be lining the roof of this...
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A Word From One of Us
“My wife was diagnosed with dementia in February 2020 having retired in March 2017 from a position as an office manager of an international access company (JLG). Laura was my life.”
Our Values
- I live in a place that suits me and my needs
- I am able to be as independent as possible
- I get the help I need when I need it
- I feel safe, listened to, valued and respected
- I am empowered to do the things that are important to me
Values for our work are based on what people with dementia have said is important to them about a dementia friendly community.
(source: Life Changes Trust)
Contact Us
Dementia Friendly Prestwick
Tel: 0808 808 3000
Email: hello@dementiaprestwick.co.uk