RENFREWSHIRE Council has become the first Scottish local authority to take part in Dementia Friends Scotland sessions.
Elected members at the local authority have committed to become Dementia Friends, joining tens of thousands across Scotland, to learn more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition.
The initiative has attracted cross-party support, and the sessions, run by charity Alzheimer Scotland, are the first uptake across an entire council chamber.
Council leader Iain Nicolson said: “Many of us will know people affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s and the challenges they and their families can face. By attending the Dementia Friends sessions, we want to make sure we do all we can to understand and support those with dementia, and support communities trying to create a kind and friendly environment that ensures people continue to feel valued and supported.”
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