Minds and Voices are a peer support group for people living with dementia in York.

I've learnt from them, trying to share their wisdom via art, for almost five years.

Every meeting is full of smiles, love, empathy and the truth of their lives.

Before I left for Porto, I made them a quilted banner (5 x 1.5 metres).

The words and the hands are all theirs.

It's called 'I Want To Speak Please'

#dementia #quilt #ArtQuilt #MindsAndVoices #PeerSupport #banner #York #Porto #IWantToSpeakPlease

This video (10 mins) shows what a typical meeting of Minds and Voices is like.

It was made as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations for the DEEP (Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project) Network.

I'm very proud that they chose to include the banner I made for them in the video.

#dementia #MindsAndVoices #LivedExperience #York #DEEPNetwork

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@cyanotype this is truly wonderful! Your banner is gorgeous too. It’s so important to respect people for who they are, whether they have dementia or not.
@hic_clix_pix Thank you, I completely agree. One of the quotes from a member of the group is 'See the person, not the disease'