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Aquasplash awarded dementia friendly certification

Aquasplash awarded dementia friendly certification

BBC News19-07-2025
AquaSplash Jersey have been awarded Dementia Friendly Business status, after a "significant programme" of work.AquaSplash is a waterpark and leisure centre, located at the Waterfront Centre in St Helier.The scheme asks organisations to provide training for staff, as well as to make an ongoing pledge to maintain inclusivity and accessibility.To gain certification, the company has trained staff at all levels, reinstalled a Hearing Loop, identified quiet times for the public, and begun improving its signs.
Claudine Snape, chief executive of Dementia Jersey, said: "A huge well done to AquaSplash for achieving their Dementia Friendly Business certification! "Their dedication truly highlights the power of this initiative. "When businesses step up and embrace these practices, they're not just improving their service - they're actively shaping an island that's compassionate and inclusive for all those living with dementia."
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