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Dementia Awareness Week, 2 to 8 June 2025

  • Submitted by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-17699

That the Parliament notes that Dementia Awareness Week 2025 takes place between 2 and 8 June; understands that every annual Dementia Awareness Week focuses on raising awareness of dementia and improving the lives of people living with dementia, their families and carers; further understands that this year’s event promotes the importance of maintaining friendships and social connections at every step of a person’s dementia progression; believes that staying connected, listening and showing kindness can bring comfort, joy and a sense of belonging to people with dementia; recognises the significant role that friends play in helping to keep memories alive, reduce loneliness and support people with dementia, as well as their carers, friends and family; commends the work of organisations such as Alzheimer Scotland, which, it believes, plays a vital role in supporting those living with dementia, and encourages people across Scotland to engage in events being held in their communities to mark Dementia Awareness Week as part of a collective effort to remove stigma, raise awareness and improve services.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Foysol Choudhury, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Audrey Nicoll, Emma Roddick, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Beatrice Wishart