COVENTRY City Dementia Hub has marked its one year anniversary, and is making a major difference to people with dementia and their carers.
The Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub is part of the Council’s Adult Social Care Service and has supported hundreds of people since it was opened.
Coun Linda Bigham, cabinet member for adult social care visited the hub to see what impact it has made.
She said: “We are always learning about how we can manage dementia, and make life better for both those affected – and also their loved ones.
“Since the Hub was opened it has been offering a range of different activities, information and advice sessions, traditional day services and outreach, along with the Forget Me Not Cafe and social space.
“When you visit the Hub you feel how relaxing and calm it is, and that’s why it is such a place of comfort for countless people.”
The hubs partners include Admiral Nurses, Age UK, the Alzheimer’s Society, Carers’ Trust, Lions Club of Coventry Godiva, the Council, the Coventry Police Partnership Team, Dementia Champions, and more.
David Atkins, is living with dementia and volunteers at the hub twice a week.
He said: “A few years ago a group of us worked on the idea of a Hub, now, to see how much happens here every week, is absolutely fantastic.
“I know the challenges that dementia brings and being involved in the Hub really does matter.”
