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 support and advise residents caring for loved ones with dementia across the district. The project will run until April 2025, with weekly groups, in various locations, to provide carers with information, advice, and respite in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.

The first 4 week programme will be held in Buckhurst Hill at Roding Valley Hall, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6LN, Every Wednesday between 24 July 2024 to 14 August 2024, time: 10am to 12 noon.

There are 900,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK - projected to be 1.6 million by 2040. An estimated 1,578 people live with dementia in the Epping Forest district (NHS 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

For more information or to join future projects, contact Laura Cleverley, EFDC Dementia Action Officer onlcleverley@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or 07548 145652