Testimonials
Chris Maddocks
Dementia Campaigner & Ambassador for The Alzheimer's Society.
“Aimee is very motivated and kind and she has helped build DEEP groups across East Sussex, she is very mindful of encouraging people living with dementia to have a voice and find time to speak. She gently pulls the conversation around to give the person living with dementia the opportunity to speak.
Aimee has acted as my support numerous times when I have attended meetings, she has planned my travel, booked tickets and accompanied me to and from the meetings. She always ensures that I am okay whilst giving me space to mingle with others, she makes me makes them feel safe and at ease.
She has a big personality and big heart. She is one of the kindest people I know. I would work with Aimee any time as she is one of the best and most knowledgeable people who understands dementia.”
Neil Mapes
Dementia Adventure
“I found Aimee to be an enthusiastic, positive, highly engaging trainer who delivered numerous and varied projects to a very high standard with us. She was much loved by people with dementia, their cares and partners and the delegates on our training. Dementia Adventure now runs more Family Carer events thanks to work Aimee led on reaching hundreds of people with our Thinking Differently about Dementia events. Aimee works with integrity and a strong values base with a great commitment to including the voices of people with dementia in service design and delivery.
Her compassion for and commitment to equality and involvement for people with dementia is a unique quality in Aimee’s approach.”
Frances Isaacs
Dementia Campaigner
Teresa (Dory) Davies
Dementia Campaigner and co-facilitator of training.
“I have worked with Aimee on various projects including co-facilitating training, special interest meetings, DEEP gatherings and conferences. Working with Aimee has helped my confidence, because she values my input, her work is valuable to help reach your goals. I would recommend working with Aimee, she is very committed and gives one hundred percent, she makes one straight at ease, and you see she is committed.”
Philly Hare
Co-Director, Innovations in Dementia CIC
“Aimee has been involved in supporting a number of our events – both in staffing our stand, and answering queries from members of the public, and in directly supporting people with dementia, helping with their travel and accommodation and to have their voices heard. Aimee also facilitates a regular online meeting of women with dementia.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Aimee she is energetic, enthusiastic, compassionate and totally committed to supporting people with dementia to live better lives. She has a bubbly personality, a lovely manner and great sensitivity to the needs of individuals.”
Teresa (Dory) Davies
Dementia Campaigner
Heather Ritchie
Support partner
“Aimee is a dedicated, focussed, empathetic and, genuine person. I have seen first-hand how she connects with people, see’s past the condition and focusses on the person living with dementia, learning what they want to achieve, to do, to be. I have seen how she brings out the best in those she works with. How she facilitates them moving forward by supporting them to achieve, not just doing it for them.
I have seen her challenge health professionals and organisations who want to set agendas or strategies about those with dementia without the inclusion of those living with it and she has now succeeded in getting the inclusion of people living with dementia in so much more. I have also seen her fun side when she has helped folk, living with life changing and limiting conditions such as dementia, to do fun personal goals like zip wiring.
Aimee has been a massive support to me also, she has accompanied my partner to a number of different talks, conferences and meetings when I have been unable to. I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone who needs an advocate who will always do her very best for you and go the extra mile with you and for you.”
Agnes Houston
Dementia Campaigner
Dhara O’Brian
Sail Boat Project
“Aimee worked with Sail Boat Project skippers and volunteers face to face over two days, building our knowledge and understanding of working with people living with dementia.
The training was very practical and by the end of the two days we had integrated dementia-inclusive language throughout our website and publicity, developed a questionnaire to send to people wanting to come on our dementia sails to help assess the most suitable activity for them, risk assessed our sailing activities and come up with adaptations we could make as an organisation.
The support continued after the two days, with ongoing prompts and connections to help us develop our dementia sails further Aimee volunteered with us on two of our dementia sails.
A very friendly and approachable person, Aimee clearly has a lot of enthusiasm for supporting people with dementia and brings us own experience as a carer into the work. We would highly recommend working with Aimee if you want to make your group, company or organisation dementia aware and your practices dementia inclusive”
Paul Hitchmough
Dementia Campaigner
Anne Miln
Independent film maker commissioned by Scottish ITV
“Aimee's inclusion in my project has given me the security of knowing that individual’s best interests were considered and met, that people felt safe, supported and valued during the filming of my project. I value Aimee's openness and ability to take things in her stride, and to react to any unexpected situations that may arise. Aimee's experience, knowledge and expertise are what makes her stand out - that and her very likeable personality. She is fun to be around, and makes everyone feel safe.”
Keith Day
Dementia Campaigner
“I want to say a big thanks to you for your kindness and friendship you showed to me in Birmingham.
I hope to meet again soon.”
Tommy Dunne
Dementia Campaigner