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Dementia Safeguarding


Building a Dementia Friendly Community

Building a Dementia Friendly Community
 

As part of our Age Friendly work, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to being a welcoming Borough for all. This includes striving to be a Dementia Friendly Council and Borough. Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly’ is a key commitment of the Council.

There are over 20,000 people living with dementia across Northern Ireland, many of whom live in our Borough. Age UK’s statistics suggest this number could rise to 60,000 by 2050.

Dementia Safeguarding Scheme

Working in partnership with local organisations and statutory partners we’re offering wristbands and hang tags which contain the essential personalised emergency details. The equipment is designed to ensure the safety of individuals living with dementia and provide peace of mind for their caregivers.

 

How can you help

Many individuals living with dementia struggle to communicate when they need help. Our Dementia Safeguarding Scheme provides wristbands and hang tags with vital emergency details. If you come across someone wearing one of these devices, you can quickly access their essential details using NFC technology. The video below explains how the safeguarding scheme works.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for a wristband/tag please complete the following form:

I consent:
I understand that the personal data that I submit will be required to process my request and that my data will be held in accordance with current data protection legislation.

 

How to upload the information onto your wristband/tag

Please follow the instructions or watch the video below

  1. Download the Lumiio app.
  2. Open the app and tap the word new followed by Get Started.
  3. Input the individuals contact details followed by the emergency contact details.
  4. Tap the Write button and place the NFC tag to the back of your phone.
  5. Wait till the circle fills and you see the word success.
  6. The information is now added to the wristband or tag.

 

Helpful Tips

  • Keep your device close, just like holding a magnet near metal.
  • Check your phone settings to ensure NFC is enabled.
  • Be patient some devices may take a few seconds to register.
  • You may need to try more than once.
  • If you cant get the tag to work please phone 101.