Waiting for a memory assessment and dementia diagnosis can be can a long time. The Waiting Well project, led by the Centre for Seldom Heard Voices at Bournemouth University, aims to better understand how people experience waiting and how support can be improved.
This research is looking for people in Dorset who are:
- Currently waiting for a memory assessment or dementia diagnosis
- Supporting someone who is waiting
- Or who have recently received a dementia or MCI diagnosis and can reflect on their waiting experience
You can take part in a way that suits you:
🖼️ Pop-up art sessions with a local artist to create postcards about your experience
🧠 Focus groups where you can share your story and insights
✉️ Postcards from home – share your thoughts anonymously and in your own time
All participants in focus groups will receive a £25 voucher per hour of participation. Your input will help shape more compassionate and effective support services in the future.