22/05/2017

Dementia-Friendly Masterclass For Retail & Hospitality Sectors

Belfast City Council is to host a free dementia-friendly masterclass for retail and hospitality staff.

The 'Recognising The Signs' masterclass is designed to give businesses in the retail and hospitality sector a greater understanding of how to work with customers suffering with dementia.

The event will look at how these businesses can better deliver customer service, especially to those who require special assistance and area dementia sufferers.

The free to attend event will take place at Belfast City Hall on Friday, 09 June – registration is required.

belfastcity.gov.uk/DementiaFriendly

(MH/LM)

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