@BME_Dementia TY for your kind words. Our work is often overlooked despite the difference we've made, up & down the country, across the nations. We could so much more if we had the lobbying power & access to resources that large mainstream organisations can tap into - inequalities still exist!
Your work also speaks for itself Shahid. A huge thank you for all you have down. Not many can say they have delivered in England, Scotland and Wales. But I share your perspectives re tick boxing in many organisations local and national.
Day 7 of 7 for Dementia Action Week
Last of our infographics for this week .@MeriYaadainCiC
Action requires listening and then acting to support ppl - whatever their heritage, identity or circumstances
We may be small but our work speaks for itself.
#DementiaActionWeek2024
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Day 6 of 7 #DementiaActionWeek#DementiaActionWeek2024#DAW2024
Our 6th infographic to highlight issues for South Asian people living with dementia and their family carers.
They are not โhard to reachโ!!! Action requires appropriate connections and support. .@MeriYaadainCiC
Day 5 of 7 of Dementia Action Week. Our infographic for today. .@MeriYaadainCiC
18 years of supporting ethnically diverse communities across the UK (and beyond)
The number of people living with dementia from an ethnic minority background is expected to double by 2026.โ
Complete this e-learning module to learn about the challenges some communities face and how you can better support them. https://t.co/NYvxLVvjWM
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Day 2 of 7 Dementia Action Week #DementiaActionWeek#DementiaActionWeek2024
At Meri Yaadain we try to make a difference to folk from many languages, ethnic backgrounds, faiths, cultural and historical heritage
Our academic and lived experiences create a balanced approach.
Day 3 of #DementiaActionWeek
Here is our 3/7 infographic .@MeriYaadainCiC#DementiaActionWeek2024#DAW2024
Faith is important to many people. For those living with Dementia it is very precious and we must enable them to continue to hold on to it as much as they are able to.
As it's #DementiaActionWeek I thought it'll be useful to re-share my paper/published report 'A Fragmented Pathway'. It's available to download here: https://t.co/1VBRb1LisC
It's a research document I produced with the help & support from @ProfAnyaAhmed & @InstforDementia
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.@MeriYaadainCiC have been raising awareness of dementia in South Asian communities first the last 18 years. We can work in Europe, included in national policy, lead research but still fail to influence our local commissioners on the need for support
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