Dementia Action Week is taking place from 19th to 25th May 2025. This is an opportunity to raise awareness about the condition, have conversations about dementia and get up to date with what is happening in the borough too.
The theme for Dementia Action Week 2025 is “Act on the signs”, encouraging people to spot the early symptoms of dementia and seek a timely diagnosis. Early support can make a world of difference—offering access to guidance, treatment, and the opportunity to plan for the future.
Dementia Friendly Communities Richmond (DFCR), a Richmond Council initiative coordinated by Age UK Richmond, will be especially active on Tuesday 20 May raising awareness and providing information to the community at this free to attend “Pop-up Dementia Information Day” event at Patch, Twickenham.
What is on offer
- Richmond Council’s Health Bus will be offering health checks on the day
- Pop in for tea, cake and a chat with Age UK Richmond
- Learn about the condition and how best to support someone with dementia
- Hear about the work of Dementia Friendly Communities Richmond
- Tell Dementia Friendly Communities Richmond what you want from a dementia inclusive borough
- Talk to Richmond Community Dementia Service and dementia advisors from Alzheimer’s Society
Who is it for?
This is a free event for Richmond residents. It is a drop-in event. There no need to pre-book.
Event details
10.30am-2pm
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Venue: Patch, Twickenham, 42 York St, TW1 3LJ
Schedule
Activities are taking place all day so you can plan your pop-in visit:
10.30am: Introduction from Age UK Richmond and Dementia Friendly Communities Richmond
10.45am: Talk by Kingston & Richmond NHS Trust, Richmond Community Dementia Service
11.15am: Brighter Together with local nursery children will demonstrate their intergenerational work, join them!
11.45am: Dementia Friends Information Session, delivered by Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador
12.30pm: Sara Wilcox, CEO, Pathways through Dementia – How to set up your Lasting Power of Attorney
1pm: Chat with Age UK Richmond’s Money & Benefits Advice team
1.30pm: Making Richmond more dementia friendly: A discussion with dementia professionals, admiral nursers, solicitors and care providers
Map and directions
Event flyer
