A DERRY based charity was one of the top winners in the 2021 Dementia Hero Awards which was held virtually on Thursday evening.
Creggan-based – DEEDS – Dementia Engaged and Empowered Derry & Strabane – is a support project based at the Old Library Trust which is designed for people living with a diagnosis of early or mild stage dementia who are living independently in the community with the support of their families and friends.
At the ceremony, hosted by Richard Madeley and his wife Judy Finnegan who are both supporters of the Alzheimer’s Society, DEEDs picked up the Dementia Hero Award for Innovation.
The judges said in their citation: “Before lockdown, DEEDS operated at full capacity with their groups, education work and dementia friendly events.
“COVID meant they had to close their doors and find a new way of working.
“DEEDS developed a range of highly innovative and creative programming to continue to reach the needs of our members and their families, hitting the ground running from the second week of lockdown, including a phone service, Doorstep Melodies and Carers Connect.”
The Old Library Trust tweeted: “WOW! hank you @alzheimerssoc for our @TNLComFundNI @deed_olt Dementia Hero Award for Innovation during Covid19.
“Well done to the team & this is for all our users and carers too!!
“Truly humbled after a really challenging year!
Congratulations to all involved!
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