World Alzheimer’s Month takes place every September and is a global opportunity to raise awareness of dementia and to support people affected by it.

Research shows there are more than 944,000 people in the UK who have dementia. 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia in the UK.

This year MAIN have focused on becoming dementia friends with staff working towards being more aware of dementia and creating actions to carry through in both their work and everyday life.

‘Make a greater effort to contact elderly relatives’

‘Supporting a friend with dementia to apply for pension credits’

‘I am the service Manager for both Teesside and Durham offices. I will be offering staff Dementia Awareness Training ‘

‘Raising awareness by posting on social media’