Unique dementia facility opens in Liverpool

A unique specialist dementia facility has opened in Liverpool.

Sedgemoor Dementia Support Centre, in Norris Green, is purpose-built £1.2 million development, which will be run by Liverpool City Council.

The facility, built by Bullock, has a unique open plan design which will provide a calming atmosphere for those who use it.

It features a hi-tech, interactive 4D theatre, where people will be able to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and smells of the past through old videos, photographs and sense. Visitors to the centre will also be able to enjoy sensory gardens and take part in arts and crafts in a specially designed hobby space.

Councillor Roz Gadden, who officially opened the centre, said: “Everyone knows someone who has been touched by dementia. It is a cruel and upsetting condition which can cause much distress for those affected.

“I am really proud that we have been able to make a significant investment in a new kind of care facility which will completely change the way in which we provide support to people.”

Speaking about the construction of the building, Bullock’s Duncan Williams, said: “This centre has been a really important development for Bullock. It’s a superb facility which will offer state-of-the-art support and care for those with dementia and their families.

“Many of the design and build features, particularly making it all open plan, we believe is unique in its own right. We’re very excited to see how this type of design impacts positively on the users of the facility and how Bullock could replicate this as a best practice design element on similar such schemes.

“We are delighted that, working in partnership, we have helped deliver such an innovative facility which will bring support and care to individuals, their families and carers.”