Maidenhead & Windsor

Service users and their carers are to be asked for their views about how the Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough takes forward its strategy for dealing with dementia.

A Windsor and Maidenhead dementia strategy conference will be held on Thursday 14 May featuring a keynote speech from Neil Hunt, chief executive of the National Alzheimer’s Society.

Participants will be able to give their ideas to professionals in a series of workshops hosted by among others, Dr. Christopher Allen, consultant psychologist for older people, and Gill Major, locality commissioning project manager for Berkshire East NHS.

Cllr Simon Dudley, lead member for Windsor and Maidenhead adult and community services, said: “I am pleased that the council, together with its partners, is hosting this conference.

“Dementia affects many older people and we know that the number of sufferers is likely to increase. It is therefore vital that there are services in place that will enable us to continue to provide a high level of care and support in the future.”

The conference takes place on Thursday 14 May from 10am to 2.15pm in the council chamber, Town Hall. To book a place call 01628 683719. Please note there is limited availability.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead