Aired on 12 June, “The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes” is a brand new four-part UK television series about a restaurant run by people with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society supported the production of this ground-breaking TV series, which follows 14 restaurant staff, all living with dementia, at the pop-up restaurant in Bristol. Over 40,000 people with dementia are under the age of 65 in the UK, yet only a fifth have continued to work after diagnosis. The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes shows how with the right support, and small adjustments, many people with dementia can continue to contribute to the workplace.
Alzheimer’s Society is calling on businesses, communities and individuals to play their part in creating a more inclusive UK for people affected by dementia. As part of this the Society recently launched Dining4Dementia, which was inspired by the TV show. Seven well-known restaurant chains came together to invite people living with dementia to volunteer front-of-house for one weekend (18-19 May).
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said:
“In the UK someone develops dementia every three minutes, but life doesn’t end when dementia begins. The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes is a fantastic example of that – showing what is possible when people understand how best to include and support someone living with dementia. “There are 850,000 people in the UK who live with dementia and our recent research shows that many feel isolated and lonely. A huge part of the show involves empowering people with dementia to live the life they choose, as well as raising awareness of the condition among employers and the wider community.”
To find out more about “The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes” visit alzheimers.org.uk/restaurant-that-makes-mistakes
To watch the show: www.channel4.com/programmes/the-restaurant-that-makes-mistakes
