Dementia Awareness Week runs from 15 to 19 May. Information stalls, activities and drop-in workshops will be available 1.30pm to 5pm on 17 May at:

Highlights will include a reading for well-being session at 1.45pm, a dementia singing workshop at 2.45pm, Tai Chi lesson at 3.45pm and two Dementia Friends sessions run by the Alzheimer's Society.

Becoming a 'dementia-friendly' borough

The free event is part of the Council and partners' on-going efforts to support people with dementia and make everyday life easier by becoming a 'dementia-friendly borough'.

To confirm attendance at the upcoming event or find out more about the plans to make the Royal Borough a dementia friendly borough, email dementia@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.

Helping businesses become 'dementia aware'

Businesses are being offered advice on how to make their service better for people with dementia by improving layouts, signage and access, along with free training for staff. Once a business is judged to be dementia friendly they will receive a 'dementia aware' sticker to display in their window to help people with dementia and their friends and family find a recommended place to shop, eat or drink.

Working to improve quality of life

Cllr David Gardner, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, said: "We understand that living with dementia is often difficult and so we are working hard to improve the quality of life for residents with dementia by creating a more inclusive borough for all.

"Our free event will help raise awareness of the condition in a comfortable environment and give a chance to ask questions, find out what support is available or simply take part in some fun activities."

Find out what you can do to help

Over 2,000 people in the borough are estimated to be living with dementia, with more than 100 people under the age of 65 estimated to have young onset dementia.

The Greenwich Community Directory was recently updated to provide additional assistance to people with dementia and their family, friends and carers. The dedicated page offers advice for people with dementia, their friends and family, professionals and businesses can be accessed on the Greenwich Community Directory.