Suffolk town awarded special status by The Alzheimer's Society

Bungay has been recognised as a dementia friendly community by the charity

Author: Josh BarnesPublished 30th Jul 2023
Last updated 31st Jul 2023

The East Suffolk town has been officially recognised by the Alzheimer's Society for its understanding and support for people living with dementia.

The title has been awarded to Bungay for 2023, joining a list of 40 other dementia friendly communities across the Est.

The Bungay Dementia Project was formed with support from:

  • East Suffolk Council
  • Suffolk Family Carers
  • Connected Communities
  • Bungay Community Support
  • Bungay town Council
  • Back in the Groove CIC

The project has provided training and engaged with local businesses and organisations, leading to 12 'dementia friends' in the community.

East Suffolk’s cabinet member for Communities, Leisure and Tourism, Cllr Katie Graham said: “This is a tremendous and well deserved achievement for the town of Bungay.

"Becoming an Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friendly Community recognises and celebrates the efforts of the Bungay Dementia Project, which has been working hard to improve the lives of people with dementia in the town, and their families.

“I believe this accolade demonstrates Bungay welcomes everyone to our town and facilities. This is just the start of something much wider and I hope, very much, that the scheme or something similar will be expanded to the rest of East Suffolk. Yet again, Bungay leads the way!”

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