PEOPLE keen to learn more about a major new NHS study that aims to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers will be able to talk to experts at hospitals across Surrey next week.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and close partner, the Alzheimer’s Society, have joined forces with five major hospitals to promote the benefits of the study during Dementia Awareness Week from May 14 to 20.

TIHM for dementia aims to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers by supporting them to safe and well in their own homes using new technologies.

The study centres on the use of a network of small technological devices installed in the home that allow clinicians to remotely monitor the health of people with dementia round the clock. If a health or safety problem is identified, clinicians step into offer support.

TIHM for dementia stands will be in the main entrances of the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford on May 16 and May 18, Frimley Park Hospital on May 16, 17 and 19, Epsom Hospital on May 18 and St Peter’s Hospital, in Chertsey, on May 18.

There will also be a stand at the East Entrance of East Surrey Hospital in Redhill on May 18.

People will be able to question dementia professionals, manning the stands, about the TIHM for dementia study and how they can get involved.

Surrey and Borders Partnership is recruiting 1,400 people from across Surrey and North East Hampshire to take part in the study.

To qualify a person must have mild or moderate dementia, live at home, and have a carer, who can be a partner, relative, friend or paid carer, who is willing to get involved.

For more information about TIHM for dementia, visit the website www.sabp.nhs.uk/tihm or call 01932 722247.