Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 30, 2024

Purpose:

Content: 8.1 The Assistant Director for Living and Ageing Well in Adult Care and Wellbeing introduced the report which outlined and sought approval for the nine commitments of the new Dementia Strategy 2025-2030. It described the vision for adults living with dementia and how the city will become a dementia friendly place to live. 8.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:- Approve the 2025 – 2030 Dementia Strategy. Requests that the Director of Adult Health and Social Care provides the Committee with updates on the progress in delivering upon the commitments made on an annual basis. 8.3 Reasons for Decision 8.3.1 Those living with dementia and their cares have told us that 2019-2023 Dementia Strategy has made a significant positive difference to how we support them. They also highlighted that we have a lot more to do to deliver on our vision which is to make sure people with dementia are supported to live life to their full potential. This strategy supports in delivering our vision through. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”  - Helen Keller - 8.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected 8.4.1 Do nothing and let existing Strategy expire. Agencies would continue to support those living with dementia and their carers, but it would mean a lack of focus and coherence. We would not be taking a coordinated approach to what our citizens living with dementia tell us. The sum of our parts is far greater than we are as individual organisations we can only harness this potential through the co-ordination the Strategy gives the city.