Registrations have opened for a regional dementia awareness conference that will be held in Peasedown St John in May.

Organised by the Peasedown Community Trust and sponsored by law firm Stone King, the conference will feature keynote speakers, information stalls, networking, a tasty lunch and an opportunity to meet charity leaders and experts working in the field of dementia research and awareness.

Cllr Karen Walker (Independent, Peasedown) said: “Every three minutes, someone in the UK will develop dementia. With dementia on the rise, communities across the country are making a stand, and Peasedown St John is no different.”

Keynote speakers include Alison Allen from Stone King, who will share practical legal tips for those in later life. A diverse range of organisations will also be present for delegates to meet, including:​

Thanks to sponsorship from Stone King, the conference is free to attend.

Cllr Gavin Heathcote (Independent, Peasedown) said: “We’re delighted to have Stone King’s support for this year’s conference. It means a lot to us and our work to create a dementia friendly community in Peasedown St John. There are currently 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, and that figure is set to rise to 2 million by 2050.”

Peasedown St John’s second annual Dementia Awareness Regional Conference, ‘Creating Dementia Friendly Communities’, will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 10am – 3pm at St John’s Church, Church Road (BA2 8AA).

Registration for delegates is now open. Anyone who’d like to attend should contact the Peasedown Community Trust to RSVP by Friday, May 9, by emailing [email protected].