The Rotary Club of Warwick presented its annual Meritorious Service Award to Tony Britton at their meeting on Wednesday March 12th, in recognition of his work for the local community in setting up the “Pam Britton Trust for Dementia”.

Rotarian Jackie Crampton introduced Tony to the club as a remarkable man who has invested all his time for the last 10 years bringing care and support to people living with Dementia, ensuring the memory of his wife Pam who developed early onset dementia and died in 2013.

         

Finding little support whilst he cared for her, Tony set up “The Pam Britton Trust for Dementia” in 2014 and has formed a network of 11 support groups across Warwick and Leamington, and South Warwickshire providing support, practical advice and information to people with dementia, their families and carers.

The Trust produces a “Little Pocket Book of Support” providing essential contacts to help people reach out for help, and can be obtained on request.

Tony was awarded the Queens award for Voluntary Service in 2022.

One in four people over 65 will develop a form of dementia, and 50% of those over 80 will have memory loss and find it difficult to live alone. Many in the audience had first hand experience of family members with dementia, and expressed their appreciation of his work.

President Dick Dixon said that he is a worthy recipient of the clubs annual Meritorious Award for his work on behalf of the community of Warwick, and presented him with a framed certificate and a cheque for £200 towards the work of the Pam Britton Trust.

For further information contact  www.pbrittontrustfordementia.org.uk .

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