Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller and Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Alison Griffiths have hosted a Parliamentary event this morning with West Sussex charity Dementia Support.
They were showcasing the success of Sage House in Tangmere, the UK’s first dementia hub, which brings all services under one roof.
The charity says the model improves lives and saves the NHS nearly £1,800 per person and hopes to roll it out nationally.
Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, said: “Dementia Support and the team at Sage House are doing incredible work helping local families living with dementia. More than 2,000 people in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton are affected, and for many this is deeply personal, myself included. Having supported my own father into long-term care, I know how important it is to have the right advice and support close to home. I’ll keep doing everything I can to support that.”
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, said: “It is fantastic to welcome Dementia Support to Parliament. Their model of care has proven revolutionary in Chichester, and we now need to see national recognition of this. Patients, carers, families and friends all benefit from having dementia services under one roof and from the fantastic care they receive at Sage House. Hopefully, the reception in Parliament will give their work the attention it deserves and help ensure that replication of Sage House can happen across the country.”
Sally Tabbner, Dementia Support CEO, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to speak to MPs and Peers in Westminster about the urgent change needed in support for people affected by dementia. With so many individuals impacted and a shortage of services available nationwide, it is vital that we explore new approaches. The Sage House Model demonstrates the real benefits of an integrated, person-centred approach, and we are excited to share how it can improve lives, strengthen communities, and support families and carers across the country."
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