THE Friends of Ludlow Hospital are partnering a scheme to help people in the town with dementia.

It is a joint venture with the town’s major arts venue.

The League has joined forces with the Ludlow Assembly Rooms to provide a monthly programme of films specially selected for people living with dementia, memory loss and learning difficulties.

These afternoon film shows which include classics such as High Society, Gigi, Oklahoma! Mary Poppins are presented with low lighting, slightly reduced sound levels and in a warm, enjoyable and comfortable atmosphere for those with dementia, their carers’ and family.

Each performance includes a 20-minute interval with tea and cakes – and carers are admitted free of charge! All performances are open to the general public at a cost of £5.00 a head, including refreshments.

“This was a natural extension of our contributions towards care in the community” said Peter Corfield, League Chairman.

“We have supported Community First Responders and funded the provision of Public Access Defibrillators in the Ludlow area, and have also invested in “MyDementia” equipment for Ludlow Hospital, all in the last year at a total cost of over £25,000.

“Our agreement with Ludlow Assembly Rooms is for three years at a cost of £3,000 a year which covers the cost of obtaining appropriate films for A Life More Ordinary.”

The League of Friends of Ludlow Hospital is primarily to provide additional facilities and support for patients at the community hospital in the town.

This ranges from a volunteer led tea and coffee services to providing important medical equipment including a dialysis suite. As a result of this local patients with kidney disease no longer have to travel every other day for treatment in Shrewsbury.

But the League of Friends also supports other health initiatives that are of benefits to people who need support in the community.