Get Involved
We aim to engage lived experience in all aspects of the programme. This can be through existing groups and networks or directly as part of specific pieces of work. Our governance structure includes lived experience contributing the vital perspectives which comes from real lived experience, both from people living with dementia and their carers.
More recently we held our “Living well with dementia in Greater Manchester: join us, we need each other” hybrid event (June 6th 2022) in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, people with lived experience, carers, other key partners and the International Longevity Centre supported by Roche
Co-production alongside people with lived experience of dementia, ensured their voices and experiences were central to the activities and discussions in all aspects of event planning and delivery. The day would not have been the success it was, without the contribution from people with lived experience both leading up to the event and on the day itself. You can read our event evaluation report here
Greater Manchester Dementia Practitioner Network
Thank you to those practitioners who joined us for our first meeting. It was wonderful to see a range of practitioners from different settings and backgrounds coming together to build networks and learn from each other. Find out how to get involved with our Dementia Practitioner Network
Dementia Carers Expert Reference Group
Our Dementia Carers Expert Reference Group (DCERG) was set up in 2018. The DCERG consists of a group of current and former carers of people with dementia who are passionate about improving the lives of carers of people living with dementia and those they care for across all Greater Manchester. Read more
Living with Dementia Group
We consider you an expert by experience. We know that you are in the best position to advise NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care on the needs of people living with dementia. Living with Dementia Group members get involved with and influence our entire programme. Living with Dementia Group members are equal partners in Dementia United’s leadership structure. They are also represented at our Steering and Task & Finish Groups, and on multiple additional projects. Read more
Getting involved in research
Together we can beat dementia: sign up today, whatever your background, to help researchers fight dementia: Join dementia research – register your interest in dementia research : Home (nihr.ac.uk)