This consultation invites you to identify key priorities and potential solutions for reducing inequalities & improving fairer access to dementia diagnosis and support.
Why are we holding this event?
This event is part of the EquaDem Network’s work to find solutions to barriers in dementia diagnosis and care and improve clinical and social care practices. As part of a series of events across the country, this consultation ensures that people living with dementia, unpaid carers, care professionals, and Third Sector organisations help set the network’s priorities.
When is the event?
The consultation will be held at 12 – 1.30pm on 15th January 2025.
Where will it take place?
This is an online event, via Zoom.
How do I register?
You can register here: https://tinyurl.com/fairerdc
Who should attend?
This event welcomes a diverse group of attendees, including:
- People living with dementia
- Current or former unpaid supporters or carers of someone living with dementia (e.g., family members or friends)
- Social care professionals
- Healthcare professionals
- Researchers
- Anyone else affected by or working with those affected by dementia
What is the agenda for the event?
The consultation will guide attendees through three key phases:
- Understanding the challenges: you will be asked to reflect on the problems and issues faced in dementia diagnosis and care.
- Imagining a better future: building on the issues identified, we will ask you to envision an ideal future for dementia care and diagnosis.
- Finding solutions: you will work together to explore possible solutions and practical steps to address the challenges and achieve fairness in dementia care.
Why should I attend?
By taking part, you will contribute to setting research priorities that will inform future initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities in dementia care. The insights gathered during this consultation will be shared with the EquaDem Network leadership and may shape policy and practice guidance submitted to key decision-makers, including the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia.
We value your time and will offer £25 vouchers as thanks.
Who is leading and funding this work?
This work is part of the EquaDem Network Plus, a national initiative funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and dedicated to finding solutions to inequalities in dementia diagnosis and care. EquaDem is the UK’s first national network focused on addressing barriers to equitable dementia care. The network includes seven universities, two national dementia charities, and a range of professionals and lived experts. This event consultation will be facilitated by EquaDem Network members at the University of Kent.
Who can I contact if I would like to know more?
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Dr Barbora Silarova b.silarova@kent.ac.uk