Our provision for those living with dementia has come in for rich praise.
Jason Vincent is the Safeguarding and EDI Manager at Millwall FC Community Trust and he made the trip north to see for himself.
Arriving at the Riverside early in the morning, Jason was quickly on his way to Saltburn with our team who were at a care home as part of a Boro memorabilia visit – such visits are a weekly occurrence throughout the area.
After a quick lunch – fish and chips of course, mandatory when visiting the coastal town – Jason was back at the Riverside taking part in one of our monthly dementia dances held in association with Dementia Action Teesside.
Before catching a late train back to London, Jason reflected: “How can I put into words how good today has been? I’ve found it amazing. It’s been so fun. People dancing, smiling, talking and chatting over a cup of tea and a few biscuits and I’ve felt so welcomed by everyone.
“I’ll tell anyone who asks, today I’ve been visiting all the wonderful work which Middlesbrough FC Foundation does. How you engage with communities and deliver some marvellous projects such as the inclusion dances. It’s been great to meet the people involved.”
Jason was visibly moved by what he witnessed and he was a welcome visitor too, engaging as he did with everyone he met.
“It’s such a worthwhile project to help people living with dementia. I’ve spoken to carers and people who have lost loved ones and it’s such a good place for people to share their experiences and talk and really feel how they feel – which is important. I’ve experienced all of that today. It’s been wonderful.”
If you would like to know more about our visits to care homes, or monthly dementia dances, ring 01642 757674 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, or e-mail enquiries@mfcfoundation.co.uk
