Dementia Friendly project news No Images? Click here HelloAccreditations, recognition and celebrating success…here’s what’s been happening with the Dementia Friendly Walking project across Scotland! Our projects are making strides across ScotlandThere are now 23 Dementia Friendly Walking projects either completed or in development across Scotland, with a further 4 being supported through training and access to resources. There are currently 89 live dementia friendly health walks as a result of this with more in progress. View them here. Well done to accredited projectsCongratulations to five of our projects who have now been officially accredited as a Dementia Friendly Walking Project and have held a launch event to celebrate their success. These projects have made all the practical considerations necessary to make their walks more accessible and friendly and are now spreading the word about their dementia friendly walks amongst their communities. Accredited projects include: Recognising Dementia Friendly STARsAlongside celebrating the success of our Dementia Friendly Walking Projects, our Coordinators have also been recognizing some STARs of Dementia Friendly Walking. People living with Dementia, carers and Walk Leaders have been getting reognised for their input for the successful development of projects through consultations, case studies, quotes and photos. Click here to read more about who our STARs of Dementia Friendly Walking are and the reasons for their recognition. News skills for volunteersWe've now held an incredible 25 Dementia Friendly Walk Leader Courses. This has resulted in an amazing 293 trained Dementia Friendly Walk Leaders. Furthermore, 18 Project Coordinators will be trained to deliver the course in October! Say hello to Corinne!We recently welcomed Corinne to our Dementia Friendly Walking team. Corinne will be developing Kings Park in Stirling to become more accessible, safer and friendlier to people living with dementia. Find out more about Corinne and what she will be working on. Dementia Friendly Resources
To order some resources for your project please get in touch with the Dementia Friendly Walking team. Nominate your fantastic volunteers!This year, we have a brand new category in our Volunteer Awards. Nominate your Dementia Friendly Walking Volunteer of the Year! Do you have a volunteer that has worked enthusiastically to make Health Walks accessible and welcoming to people living with dementia? Read more about this award and the other categories too. Get in touch with the Dementia Friendly Walking teamWe are always happy to discuss our project with various organisations that are actively making links across Dementia Friendly delivery streams. With thanks This work is supported with funding from the Life Changes Trust. The Trust is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. |