Commenced in June 2024, our Member Forum offers members a way to ensure their right to be heard is realised, both within the organisation and in the wider community, and meets regularly to drive campaigns for change and steer Dementia NI's strategies.
In the wider community, our Member Forum takes the lead on identifying, prioritising and developing campaigns for change. Members also learn about how to use a human rights based approach to campaigning.
Forum members are currently exploring issues, and engaging with external sources and experts, regarding:
Members have also discussed the lack of consistency across Health and Social Care Trusts in dementia diagnosis and treatment, and have considered how hospital care could be improved.
Furthermore, within the organisation, there is now a clear process to elect two Forum members to our Board of Trustees, and it has provided important input into the new Dementia NI strategy, due to be launched next year.
It celebrates a great milestone for us and is an exciting opportunity for our members to continue to have their voices heard and campaign for the changes that matter most to them.
To learn more about the work of the Member Forum, contact our Campaigns and Membership Lead, Stephanie Green via stephanie@dementiani.org
The photo was taken at the Forum's first "birthday" in June 2025 and included Stephanie, Empowerment Facilitator Claire-Rose and Board member Naomi Mainwaring (far right).