Issue - meetings

[To approve the Joint Dementia Strategy for Wolverhampton.]

1. That the updated Joint Dementia Strategy 2019 – 2024 for Wolverhampton be approved.

2. That the topic specific Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Dementia in Wolverhampton be approved.

3. That it be noted that an action plan has been developed to accompany the Strategy document which will be monitored by the Better Care Fund Dementia workstream group.

Councillor Linda Leach presented the Joint Dementia Strategy for Wolverhampton for approval. The report outlined the aims and scope of the updated Joint Dementia Strategy 2019 – 2024 for Wolverhampton, produced by a multi-agency workgroup including representation from the voluntary and community sector as well as carers of people who were living with dementia. It was highlighted that the strategy also included those who were deaf or hard of hearing and BAME communities.

The strategy placed an emphasis on increasing early diagnosis to ensure early access to treatment and services and that work needed to be continued to identify gaps in the service and meet the needs of those living with dementia.

It was noted that Wolverhampton had achieved the status of Dementia Friendly Community of the Year in 2018 and that the strategy supported the aspiration to continue to be a dementia friendly City. It was highlighted that a series of dementia friendly café sessions were also available.

Resolved:

1. That the updated Joint Dementia Strategy 2019 – 2024 for Wolverhampton be approved.

2. That the topic specific Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Dementia in Wolverhampton be approved.

3. That it be noted that an action plan has been developed to accompany the Strategy document which will be monitored by the Better Care Fund Dementia workstream group.