About this event

Join us for a practical online session to help community building trustees understand how small, low‑cost changes can make their building more welcoming for people living with dementia.

Robert Colbert from Alzheimer’s Society will explain what dementia friendly design looks like in community settings, using the environmental checklist to highlight simple improvements such as good lighting, clear signage, contrast and thoughtful layout.

Trustees will leave with realistic actions they can take now and ideas for longer‑term planning.

 

Who is this event suitable for?

This event is aimed at:

• Trustees, staff and other volunteers supporting community buildings
• Parish Councillors, Clerks or other council staff involved in running community buildings
• Building management committees considering refurbishments, accessibility improvements or wellbeing‑focused activities

 

Why you should attend this event

• Learn how dementia affects how people experience building spaces and how simple design changes can help.
• Use the dementia friendly environmental checklist to assess your own community building and identify easy wins.
• Hear practical examples from Alzheimer’s Society and ask questions about layout, signage, lighting and décor.
• Strengthen your building’s inclusivity and confidence in welcoming people living with dementia and their carers.
• Support wider community wellbeing by making your building a safer, more supportive place for everyone.

 

Cost

This event is free of charge for all attendees.

 

How to book

Please follow the booking link above to register to attend. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking. Full joining instructions will be sent by email a week before the event.