Bring Dementia Out

What is Bring Dementia Out?
Bring Dementia Out is an innovation that was tested in Brighton and Hove, and Greater Manchester in January and February 2019. The aim was to increase awareness and understanding of dementia and reach out to those who may not feel supported.
Update: February 2020 - After the success of our innovation project, Bring Dementia Out is now being scaled at a wider level by LGBT Foundation, National Dementia Action Alliance, Switchboard (Brighton and Hove), National LGB&T Partnership and LGBT Consortium, and is being supported by the Guinness Partnership. Find out more: lgbt.foundatio...
Why is this work so important?
There are over 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia. Some of these people are LGBT+, yet many aren’t getting the support they need.
Whilst everyone’s experience of dementia is unique, there can be many additional challenges that are specific to a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity:
• LGBT+ people with dementia who have faced discrimination or stigma may feel forced back into the closet, or their dementia could mean they are still living in those times.
• Trans people with dementia may even go back to a time before they transitioned, which can be distressing and confusing.
• Some LGBT+ people feel isolated as they may have no long-term partner or family to support them.
Hear from people from the communities in this video to find out more about the other challenges they face.
How can you help?
• Find out how you can help Bring Dementia Out, by visiting www.alzheimers.org.uk/bringdementiaout
• Share #BringDementiaOut in Brighton and Hove and Greater Manchester
• You can also call: 01273 726266 if you’re in Brighton and Hove and 0161 962 4769 if you’re in Greater Manchester
Many thanks to our Bring Dementia Out partners, stakeholders and experts who have been innovating with Alzheimer’s Society. This includes people affected by dementia, national and local organisations, and LGBT+ communities.
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Who are we?
Alzheimer's Society is the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.
What is dementia?
The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.
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If you have concerns about Alzheimer's disease or about any other form of dementia, please contact the Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122.
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