Manchester Dementia Friendly Churches

Building a Movement of Dementia Friendly Churches Across the Diocese of Manchester

A chance to learn from one another the diocese’s journey in becoming a ‘dementia friendly community’, and to help churches become dementia-friendly churches at the heart of dementia-friendly communities.

The workshop will be led by Revd Dr David Primrose, Diocesan Director of Transforming Communities for Lichfield Diocese. Involved in dementia-friendly church since 2014, Lichfield is recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society as a dementia friendly community.

It will guide participants through three main stages:

• EMBARK sets the groundwork and increases understanding of dementia within the whole church family.

• EMBED affirms that dementia-friendly church is at the heart of the transformative work of the church in the local community. Developing a role for a Dementia Co-ordinator and devising an action plan are the key tools.

• EXTEND addresses connections, working with local and national partners, and accessing a wide range of resources.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

This event is open to both clergy and lay people.

NB: St Andrew's Church is situated at the Church of the Epiphany, at the junction of Edge Lane and Merton Drive in Droylsden.