Belong Atherton Spotlighted in Parliament as Role Model for Dementia Care Excellence

Belong Atherton Spotlighted in Parliament as Role Model for Dementia Care Excellence

In a recent parliamentary debate on the current state of dementia care, Jo Platt MP for Leigh and Atherton called for greater access to high quality dementia support in the community, highlighting Belong Atherton as an example of a ‘brilliant organisation’ improving outcomes for those living with dementia.

Along with praising the ‘hard work and kindness’ of the village’s colleagues as a whole, she congratulated Admiral Nurses, Caroline Clifton and Bridget Lawler on their recent shortlisting at the national Dementia Care Awards. She highlighted the ‘invaluable’ specialist dementia support they provide, namely: advice, helping to arrange assessments with healthcare professionals, and the essential guidance on securing financial support.

Jo said: “At a local level, we are fortunate enough to have organisations that go above and beyond offering care, comfort, and valuable support [for people living with dementia]. I could not be prouder of the staff at Belong Atherton and to see their hard work and kindness recognised at a national level. It is truly inspirational.”

Last month, Jo visited the village to meet with customers and colleagues and find out more about the dementia support available, including 24-hour dementia care, home care, and B’s Memory Cafe, the support service open to the local community.

Watch Jo's speech in full: https://bit.ly/JoPlattBelongAtherton

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(L-R) Jo Platt MP meets tenant, Iris Duffy, and Nicola Johnstone, Belong Atherton general manager (Credit: ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators))

Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton commends Belong in the House of Commons. (Credit: UK Parliament)