As a result of this, I have first hand experience of the impact the diagnosis has had on him and also our family.
“My father was diagnosed with dementia several years ago. The results of the evaluation we hope, will mirror those of the Channel 4 experiment and will enable us to hopefully extend the scheme to other organisations within the Borough of Boston. “Of course, we are keen to assess the impact this opportunity will have on our volunteers, local businesses and the wider community and with the help of The University of Lincoln, we will carry out a meaningful assessment of the initiative from the initial phase and throughout the 24-week period until its conclusion. This will be a great opportunity, particularly for those who feel isolated or lonely, to have the chance to maintain their independence and return to the workplace, be part of a team of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals and continue to make valuable contributions to the community. “Initially, we are offering five individuals living in the Borough of Boston and living with dementia, the opportunity to work as volunteers for a 24-week period, with participating organisations. This led to PCSO Grant and Boston Neighbourhood Policing Team, working with Boston Dementia Action Alliance (Multi Agency), St Botolph’s Church, Restore Church, Centenary Church, Cafe Noglish, Boston United Football Club and The University of Lincoln, to provide volunteer workplace opportunities, for individuals living with dementia, in the cafes and shops operated by partner organisations. The initiative was initially the idea of Police Community Support Officer Nigel Grant who has witnessed the impact dementia has had on his father.
Lincolnshire Police’s Boston Neighbourhood Policing Team has teamed up with other agencies and businesses to offer people living (living with or diagnosed with) dementia the chance to take up volunteer work placements to give them some ‘normality.’
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