TY for your kind words. Our work is often overlooked despite the difference we've made, up & down the country, across the nations. We could so much more if we had the lobbying power & access to resources that large mainstream organisations can tap into - inequalities still exist!
Your work also speaks for itself Shahid. A huge thank you for all you have down. Not many can say they have delivered in England, Scotland and Wales. But I share your perspectives re tick boxing in many organisations local and national.
Day 7 of 7 for Dementia Action Week
Last of our infographics for this week .@MeriYaadainCiC
Action requires listening and then acting to support ppl - whatever their heritage, identity or circumstances
We may be small but our work speaks for itself.
#DementiaActionWeek2024
Israel intensifies its ground invasion of Rafah as the UN warns that βthereβs almost nothing left to distribute in Gazaβ due to Israelβs blockade of border crossings.
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Day 6 of 7 #DementiaActionWeek#DementiaActionWeek2024#DAW2024
Our 6th infographic to highlight issues for South Asian people living with dementia and their family carers.
They are not βhard to reachβ!!! Action requires appropriate connections and support. .@MeriYaadainCiC
Day 5 of 7 of Dementia Action Week. Our infographic for today. .@MeriYaadainCiC
18 years of supporting ethnically diverse communities across the UK (and beyond)
The number of people living with dementia from an ethnic minority background is expected to double by 2026.β
Complete this e-learning module to learn about the challenges some communities face and how you can better support them. elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/pβ¦#DementiaActionWeek
ALT A black man wearing a brown shirt holding his head with his hand. There is a blue box at the bottom left of the image which reads: 'The number of people living with dementia from an ethnic minority background is expected to double by 2026'. The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner of the image.
Day 2 of 7 Dementia Action Week #DementiaActionWeek#DementiaActionWeek2024
At Meri Yaadain we try to make a difference to folk from many languages, ethnic backgrounds, faiths, cultural and historical heritage
Our academic and lived experiences create a balanced approach.
Day 3 of #DementiaActionWeek
Here is our 3/7 infographic .@MeriYaadainCiC#DementiaActionWeek2024#DAW2024
Faith is important to many people. For those living with Dementia it is very precious and we must enable them to continue to hold on to it as much as they are able to.
Itβs Mental Health Awareness Week π
If youβre needing a little support, hereβs who to call βοΈ
ALT Reach out this mental health awareness week.
Mind number 0300 123 3393
Samaritans 116 123
CALM 0800 58 58 58
C.A.L.L 0800 132 737
The Mix text THEMIX to 85258
#DementiaActionWeek
.@MeriYaadainCiC have been raising awareness of dementia in South Asian communities first the last 18 years. We can work in Europe, included in national policy, lead research but still fail to influence our local commissioners on the need for support
Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.
Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek