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For Dementia
6 Camden High Street
London
NW1 0JH
Tel: 020 7874 7210
Fax: 020 7874 7219
Web: www.fordementia.org.uk
Best time to telephone: normal office hours
The mission of For Dementia is to improve the quality of life for people affected by dementia.
The objectives of For Dementia are to:
- Promote and develop admiral nursing - a specialist nursing intervention focused on meeting the needs of carers and supporters of people with dementia.
- Provide high quality training for professionals working with older people carers and people with dementia.
- Promote good practice in dementia care.
- Work in partnership with the NHS, social services, other voluntary groups, carers and people with dementia.
- Contribute to national policy on dementia, older people and carers' issues.
- Influence practice and policy development.
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