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Motion · S6M-09417 · 8 Jun 2023

Clyde Dental Practice in Clydebank Supporting Alzheimer Scotland by Becoming Dementia Friends

Lodged by Marie McNair (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends Clyde Dental Practice in Clydebank for supporting Alzheimer Scotland by becoming Dementia Friends, the aim of which, it understands, is to encourage people to "see the person behind the diagnosis"; understands that, during Dementia Awareness Week, from 29 May to 4 June 2023, all staff members will be provided access to the specialist initiative, which aims to ensure that people living with dementia are supported in the local community and continue to access much-needed oral healthcare; further understands that a number of clinical and support staff at the practice have received specialist Dementia Friends training about dementia and the varying ways it which it can affect an individual, and that each practice has implemented various measures to support people living with dementia, including reassuring patients and making them comfortable within the practice, communicating in an accessible, jargon-free way, encouraging family members to attend appointments if preferable and encouraging self-directed care and decision-making; believes that this will have a positive impact on the community, and thanks the staff at Clyde Dental Practice for its efforts to create an inclusive and safe space.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.