CONSULTATIONS aimed at helping improve care for dementia services in Cheshire have begun.

Residents are being asked to help shape Cheshire West and Chester Council’s strategies for identifying and delivering effective dementia and falls prevention services in the future.

The council would like to hear from anyone who has first-hand experience of dementia or falls, either as patient, carer or family member.

A twelve-week consultation began on Tuesday before the borough-wide strategies are set for the next three years.

Cllr Louise Gittins, cabinet member for communities and wellbeing, said: “The experiences of every person with dementia or those who have suffered a fall can be very different from each other.

“The same can be said of the family members, carers and loved ones who support them.

“We are hoping to hear from as many people as possible with direct experience of living with dementia or falls, to identify what works, highlight where things could be done better, and identify where further support and focus is needed.

“If you have a story to share and would like to help shape how services aim to be delivered in the future I would urge you to get involved.”

Paper copies of the strategies are available in main libraries or can be sent to your address by request.

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