GLL to make its leisure centres more dementia-friendly
By Tom Walker
Staff across the social enterprise's network of leisure centres will receive training through a series of staff conferences
Leisure operator GLL has revealed plans to make its 14,000-strong workforce "dementia-aware" in order to make its 350 public facilities more accessible for those living with the condition.
Staff across the social enterprise's network of leisure centres will receive training through a series of staff conferences – in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society – resulting in GLL staff becoming "Dementia Friends".
Dementia Friends is an initiative ran by the Alzheimer Society designed to inform people about dementia and empower them to "turn their understanding into action".
GLL is also making adjustments to its physical spaces by installing dementia-friendly signage at its leisure centres to allow simpler navigation around buildings.
The programme forms part of GLL’s wider social commitment to increasing accessibility for people living with dementia at its centres across the UK.
“GLL exists to provide inclusive, accessible facilities in communities across the UK, so it is crucial that our centres are accessible and welcoming to all," said Caitlin Thomas, corporate health manager at GLL.
“Having so many of our staff take part in Dementia Friends sessions shows commitment to understanding the specific needs of our visitors, to help get more people more active more often.”
Leisure operator GLL has revealed plans to make its 14,000-strong workforce "dementia-aware" in
order to make its 350 public facilities more accessible for those living with the condition.
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GLL to make its leisure centres more dementia-friendly
By Tom Walker
Staff across the social enterprise's network of leisure centres will receive training through a series of staff conferences
Leisure operator GLL has revealed plans to make its 14,000-strong workforce "dementia-aware" in order to make its 350 public facilities more accessible for those living with the condition.
Staff across the social enterprise's network of leisure centres will receive training through a series of staff conferences – in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society – resulting in GLL staff becoming "Dementia Friends".
Dementia Friends is an initiative ran by the Alzheimer Society designed to inform people about dementia and empower them to "turn their understanding into action".
GLL is also making adjustments to its physical spaces by installing dementia-friendly signage at its leisure centres to allow simpler navigation around buildings.
The programme forms part of GLL’s wider social commitment to increasing accessibility for people living with dementia at its centres across the UK.
“GLL exists to provide inclusive, accessible facilities in communities across the UK, so it is crucial that our centres are accessible and welcoming to all," said Caitlin Thomas, corporate health manager at GLL.
“Having so many of our staff take part in Dementia Friends sessions shows commitment to understanding the specific needs of our visitors, to help get more people more active more often.”
Leisure operator GLL has revealed plans to make its 14,000-strong workforce "dementia-aware" in
order to make its 350 public facilities more accessible for those living with the condition.
“We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing ”
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in
fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors
and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition
"Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products
– designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.