Local charity Dementia NI is a membership organisation specifically for people living with dementia. Dementia NI was founded on 15th January 2015 by five people with dementia who wanted to ensure that the voice of people living with dementia is at the core of policy, practice and service delivery across Northern Ireland. Members use their experiences and opinions to make improvements to the services and support provided to them to better meet their individual needs and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. The charity has established Dementia Empower and Support Groups throughout Northern Ireland which provide a place for people with dementia to come together, share experiences, reflect and provide peer support.