EF-group are helping to bring dementia education to the classroom with an inspiring book giveaway to mark World Alzheimer’s Month, this month(September).
EF-group, a leading procurement and menu management software provider for the care, senior living, and education sectors, is working with leading not-for-profit care provider Anchor to bring copies of a new children’s novel on the theme of dementia to schools.
Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures introduces young readers to the difficult emotions and practicalities of knowing someone with dementia through an exciting mystery adventure.
The book, by Anchor Director of Communications and Marketing Mario Ambrosi, follows Scarlett, who has a passion for detective stories. When her beloved Gran begins to lose her memory and suddenly goes missing, Scarlett finds herself in the middle of a real-life mystery – one she’s determined to solve.
Thoughtfully written, to introduce dementia in an accessible and age-appropriate way, the book aims to build empathy and understanding among younger audiences. It was informed by the lived experience of people living with dementia as well as family members and dementia professionals, including at Dementia UK, the dementia specialist nursing charity. It recently featured at the Bradford Literature Festival.
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month this September, EF-group has partnered with Anchor to gift copies of the book to schools within its education client network. Wellspring Academy Trust, Victorious Academies Trust, and Aspris Children’s Services have all warmly welcomed the initiative.
Mario Ambrosi, Director of Communications and Marketing, said:
“Dementia affects so many families and helping children understand it is an important step in helping families cope.”
“It’s been fantastic to work with EF-group to get Scarlett Buckling into classrooms where it can really make a difference.”
The book has won praise from former Education Secretary Lord Kenneth Baker, who also chaired the panel of judges for the 2001 Booker Prize.
Former Education Secretary Lord Kenneth Baker stated:
“I loved meeting the dementia detectives Scarlett and Bournemouth. It is important children learn about dementia, and this sensitive story will help children and adults alike.”
This initiative reflects the kind of meaningful partnerships EF-group fosters – going beyond its core procurement services to create social value and support communities with partners like Anchor.
Gemma Spilling, Marketing Manager at EF-group, commented:
“We’re proud to support our clients on initiatives that matter.
“Working with Anchor to promote understanding of dementia through storytelling is exactly the kind of project we love to help make happen.”
Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures is out now, available from all good bookshops and Amazon.
