“We all feel better knowing we can help make a difference in a person’s life” – Dementia awareness training for Wrexham taxi firm

Drivers at a town centre taxi firm recently took part in dementia awareness training.

Apollo Taxis, located on Charles Street, is the first taxi company in Wrexham to organise this training for its staff.

The one hour session was delivered by Bev Larkins, a Dementia Champion and Member of Wrexham’s Dementia Friendly Communities Steering Group, at their premises in Charles Street.

The session included information to help people to understand what dementia is, how to recognise it, and how best to support people with dementia.

Joss Thomas, specialist officer for licensing said: “Taxi drivers are the eyes and ears of our streets.

“They are often in a position to help those with dementia and to be even more aware of what that person is going through has to be a good thing.

“I’d like to thank them all for taking part, particularly as this is a voluntary session and is not required for their licence conditions, and for recognising the significant role they can play in safeguarding our communities.”

Debbie Belton, Office Manager, added: “The session was really interesting and very helpful.

“We all feel better knowing we can help make a difference in a person’s life. The session took about an hour and I’d encourage other organisations who play similar roles in the community as we do to take part.”

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