The Mayor of Lichfield, Cllr Jamie Checkland, at the Dementia Action Week event
The Mayor of Lichfield, Cllr Jamie Checkland, at the Dementia Action Week event

People have been given access to advice and support at an event in Lichfield marking Dementia Action Week.

The Home Instead Lichfield Memory Cafe session welcomed residents, healthcare professionals police and civic leaders.

A spokesperson said:

“Our event proved to be very popular – we even needed to bring in more chairs.

“There was expert advice from the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia UK, Memory Services, Social Prescriber, the Older Peoples Service and others.

“We also raised money on the day for the Alzheimer’s Society. “

Home Instead Lichfield Memory Cafe spokesperson