University of Northampton champions new Dementia Coproduction Forum

Taking dementia innovation and insights to the next level will be on the agenda next month with the launch of a new community forum.

The Dementia Coproduction Forum will be supported by the University’s Dementia Research and Innovation Centre (NDRIC) but led by Northamptonshire Carers.

One of the aims of the forum is to actively listen to and harness the views and voices of people with dementia, their carers and loved ones and relevant organisations supporting people with dementia.

An information event to officially launch the Forum will be held on Thursday, 4 December from 10am-3.30pm in the Exhibition Space, First Floor of the Creative Hub at Waterside Campus.

It will also help shape the local dementia strategy currently being designed by Integrated Care Northamptonshire and expected to be launched next year.

UON Professor Jackie Parkes will co-host the launch event and says: “We are delighted to announce the start of an exciting new chapter for listening, learning, and sharing ideas about dementia experiences and support.

“Although it’s still early days for the forum, the University hopes to invest more time and resources in it by closely working with organisations in the county to invite diverse communities to take an active role in its development and future impact.”

“If you are interested in attending, please book a place and share these details with anyone you think would also like to join.”

Find out more about NDRIC on our website.