Dementia UK launch Admiral Nurse Clinic to support Black, African and Caribbean communities
Dementia UK has launched an Admiral Nurse Clinic to support Black, African and Caribbean communities.
Admiral Nurses Mutsai Hove Bird and Safia Seini are leading the service. Mutsai says:
“Working alongside my colleague Safia, I am humbled by the opportunity to provide specialist dementia advice, support and guidance to people from Black, African and Caribbean communities who are living with dementia, their family members and carers.
There are many unique challenges that people affected by dementia from Black, African and Caribbean communities might face, including the various perceptions of what the condition is. I look forward to offering families in these communities a trusted space to access person-centred, culturally sensitive dementia advice and support.”
Dr Hilda Hayo, CEO at Dementia UK, says:
“We are thrilled to launch a brand-new Admiral Nurse Clinic to support families from Black, African and Caribbean communities.
Families from underrepresented communities often experience delays when seeking a diagnosis of dementia and face barriers when accessing information and guidance on living with the condition. At Dementia UK, we are committed to ensuring all families with dementia have equitable access to the care they need through specialised Admiral Nurses.”
The clinics, via free video calls or telephone calls, run every Tuesday and Thursday and appointments can be booked on the Dementia UK website. Find out more here: https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/how-we-can-support-you/admiral-nurse-clinics/black-african-and-caribbean-communities-admiral-nurse-clinics/
Read more from Safia, in conversation with Elene (whose mum lived with dementia), here: https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/stories/elene-and-safias-story/