Birmingham Irish Association has announced the launch of their new Dementia Centre in the heart of Digbeth. The centre, which will run from St Anne’s Parish Centre for 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Irish people who have dementia, the service is free of charge and transport is available for anyone who may need it.
Family and friends are also welcome to attend to support the centre. This much needed service will provide an opportunity for the community and for the carers to have some much needed respite.
The service is open and is accepting referrals from anyone with Irish heritage throughout Birmingham.
Chief Executive of Birmingham Irish Association, Maurice Malone said, “It will be the first of its kind in Birmingham specifically for the Irish community and we are looking to our friends and patrons initially to help us. Research has shown that any successful centre is built on continuity, friendliness, adaptability and above all staff that are caring, patient and have an empathy for those suffering with mental illness. We are extremely grateful to the Irish Government Emigrant Support Programme funding which has enabled us to launch this vital service.”
If you are interested in volunteering or can help out in any way please contact Yvonne Price or Shelley Elliott on 0121 604 6111