About Dementia NI

About Dementia NI

Four of the founding members of Dementia NI

Dementia NI is a unique member-led charity, formed in 2015 by five individuals with a diagnosis of dementia. A local organisation dedicated to empowering people with a diagnosis to live well, and drive positive change in dementia services and policy.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision: Everyone living well with dementia.

Our Mission: People with dementia driving positive change.

Our Aims:

Challenge the stigma of having a diagnosis by raising awareness about dementia
Promote the right for people living with dementia to be involved in decisions that affect their lives
Provide training, education and awareness to organisations and the public on how to best support people living with dementia
Support people living with dementia to raise awareness of dementia in their own right

Our Values:

Led by people with dementia
Inclusive and accessible
Striving for meaningful change
Being heard and understood

Download Dementia NI's Strategic Plan 2020-2024

We empower people with dementia across Northern Ireland to live as well as possible after a diagnosis, with the help of our life-changing peer support service. Watch our videos below to find out more.

History of Dementia NI

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Meet Our Members

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Board of Trustees

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Meet Our Team

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CEO and Senior Leadership

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