Jeff Seneviratne became associated with Together Dementia Support when his wife, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014, became a founder member of the Fabulous Forgetful Friends. He has continued to campaign for improvements in support for people living with Dementia and their carers since his wife's death in early 2020, and is a member of the Dementia Carers' Expert Reference Group advising the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership on its Dementia United programme. Jeff worked in the NHS as a non-medical Pathologist until his retirement. He had been a Director and Chair of the South Manchester Credit Union, and was on eof the founders of the Didsbury Beer Festival. 

Amanda brings around two decades’ experience of NGO governance and operations, including community engagement, advocacy, campaigns, publishing, and marketing. Since 2014, she has worked as Chief Executive of a small national charity working on behalf of older adults.

Lisa joined TDS as a Trustee in 2023 and has a marketing, business development and income generation background. Both of Lisa’s nans suffered with dementia so when she read about the work we do she was keen to be involved and to use her 20+ years’ experience to help TDS grow and reach more people living with dementia.
 

Norma is pleased to join the Board of Trustees at Together Dementia Support. She is excited to be involved with their core principles, values and plans to ensure the brilliant services we deliver to people living with dementia are fit for purpose and sustainable. 

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Having supported and advocated for her mother, who has been living with Alzehimer's dementia for over 5 years, Norma had no hesitation when the opportunity to become a Trustee came up. 

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Norma is committed to work with the team of TDS Trustees, staff and volunteers in order to fulfil their whole-family approach. She has been employed in a local GM council for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in Safeguarding and brings a diverse skillset to the Board of Trustees.