The IDoService project aims to develop a service for people living with mild to moderate dementia. The service will help them to continue to be part of society.
To achieve this, it’s essential to understand what people like to do, what is available to them and what is not. It’s also important to know what stops people from joining in with activities, how they adapt to these challenges, and which strategies or support might help.
The project will research, co-develop, implement and evaluate tools that could help connect people with dementia to relevant activity groups, charities or other organisations where they can make an active contribution. The IDoService will be implemented and evaluated through a pilot in the Greater Manchester area.
This research combines psychology and service design with a participatory design methodology that will involve relevant stakeholders in the design process. These stakeholders include:
people living with mild to moderate dementia
their family and friends
people in the field of dementia support
organisations who deliver leisure activities
Their lived experience is essential to create relevant, efficient and user-friendly tools and services.
The IDoService project builds on the participative design approach, with ideas of empowerment and social engagement. It offers a unique opportunity to develop the potential of design to support people living with dementia. The project will also contribute to local and national policies regarding dementia-friendly communities in the UK.
This project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement number 895620.