Digital divide includes dementia. Come and find out how to become a Dementia Friend and support someone with dementia in person or online.
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Synopsis
Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society led initiative which aims to increase dementia awareness and change the way the nation thinks, talks and acts about dementia. And in this digital world, we must not forget to support this segment of the population.
A Dementia Friend is someone who has attended a one hour information session and has committed to an action that will make the lives of people living with dementia a little bit better. Anyone of any age can be a Dementia Friend and every action counts - from helping someone to find the right bus, use digital services and tools, to spreading the word about dementia on social media.
Join BCS Digital Divide Specialist Group’s webinar featuring Claire Lashbrook to learn how you can become a Dementia Friend by supporting physically or remotely.
Dementia Friends Champions are trained volunteers who encourage their family, friends, colleagues and local community to understand a little bit more about dementia, what it’s like to live with dementia and then turn that understanding into action.
About the speaker
Claire Lashbrook
Claire is Director of Operations and Third Party Administration at Claims Consortium Group overseeing all claim operations including validations, repairs and out of hours.
An expert in household claims and customer service, Claire is an advocate for service excellence and process innovation. Since joining the industry in 2011 she has been instrumental in challenging the status quo and driving positive changes in claim operations.
Claire is currently President of the Exeter Chartered Insurance Institute, having previously been the first Careers Officer for the institute She is also a passionate supporter of Insurance United Against Dementia and delivers Dementia Friends awareness courses as well as raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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This event is brought to you by: BCS Digital Divide specialist group and BCS Hampshire branch
