'Rutland's Great Dementia Conversation' officially launched in Victoria Hall, Oakham, John Suchet and Nula Suchet and MP Alicia Kearns, Photos and Video

John and Nula Suchet, launched 'Rutland's Great Dementia Conversation'.

On Saturday 20 April, John and Nula, gave a talk about their own story about caring for a loved ones with dementia.

Almost 150 people attended. after the talk, those attending asked questions after the talk.

John met his wife Nula whilst both their spouses were living in care with dementia, they married in 2016. John and Nula are now ambassadors for Alzheimer's Society. www.alzheimers.org.uk

John is known for his work presenting for Classic FM and prior to this he was a popular television reporter and newscaster.

'Rutland's Great Dementia Conversation' is aiming to drive up dementia awareness, increase diagnoses in Rutland and make our communities more dementia friendly.

Rutlland and Melton MP Alicia Kearns has launched a new Rutland dementia website providing guidance on how to become more dementia friendly, the signs and symptoms of dementia, information on support for those living with dementia, their carers and loved ones, and local dementia groups and events.

www.rutlanddementia.com

More information on John and Nula Suchet's story can be found here. 

www.johnsuchet.co.uk/dementia

Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Melton, said: "With dementia affecting one in two of us in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both, it's important we make our communities in Rutland as supportive as possible of all those living with dementia, or caring for loved ones with the condition.

"I am so grateful to John and Nula for giving up their time to share their stories with us, and start our conversation – their ability to inspire laughter and tears was a joy to share.

"We have the clinics and support available in Rutland, so I hope our conversation encourages anyone locally who has noticed something has changed, or whose loved one may be showing signs of dementia, to have the confidence to step forward and access this support."