In the Diocese of Lichfield, we have created practical tools which we are using with churches, to help them become more dementia-friendly churches at the heart of dementia-friendly communities. These resources are available to download.
- Diocese of Lichfield Overview of Dementia-friendly Church - Embarking, Embedding, Extending booklet
- Becoming Dementia-Friendly Church Infographic - Embarking, Embedding, Extending
- Dementia-Friendly Churches Audit
- Passport of Spiritual Connections
- Ten Practical Steps Towards Becoming a More Dementia-Friendly Church
- Examples of Becoming a More Dementia-Friendly Church at the Heart of a Dementia-Friendly Community
- Fridge Info - An overview of key practical contacts and information for people affected by dementia
- Memory Boxes
- Dementia Coordinator in Local Churches
- Dementia-Friendly Churches Certificate
- Dementia-Friendly Churches Certificate Example Actions
- Dementia Friends Sunday Service Booklet
- Commissioning Prayer for Dementia Friends
- Dementia-Friendly Churches Affirmation by David Richardson
- Dementia Action Week 2019 - Prayer and Challenge Card
We also have some local examples which may provide a helpful starting point.
- Local Example – Care Home dementia-friendly service and notes, with or without communion
- Local Example - Format of Songs of Praise Service Raising Awareness on Dementia
- Local Example - Format of Dementia-Friendly Songs of Praise Service
- Local Example - Format for Dementia-Friendly Strength for the Journey Service
- Local Example - Forget-me-not Tea Invitation
- Local Example Forget-me-not Tea three-fold leaflet
- Local Example - Forget-me-not Service Sheet
- Local example - Shifnal and Priorslee Local Information (in Shropshire/Telford)
- Local Example Shorter Form Eucharist for Dementia Friends Sunday Service
- Local Example Dementia-Friendly Churches Groups in Northern Shropshire