Together we build a caring city: Innovation in collaboration for a dementia-friendly Helsingborg
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Helsingborgs kommun - FoU Helsingborg |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 354 217 |
| Project duration | November 2021 - July 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Social sustainability in the physical environment |
| Call | Social sustainability in the physical environment |
Important results from the project
The goals have been met. Acheiving a greater understanding of what contributes to the target group feeling safer in public environments. A large number of methods have been co-created and tested during the development of the design principles. A toilet where user-friendly design has been the highest priority is in use. Digital learning forums have contributed to increasing knowledge about cognitive disorders and the project process, which has created new national and international contacts.
Expected long term effects
The goal is that the target group will take part in the public outdoor environment to a greater extent, and that adaptations for dementia friendly public toilets are made on a larger scale throughout the country. In the long term, it should be easy to obtain information about cognitive illness and for representatives of municipal and regional activities and non-profit forces to be connected in this work.
Approach and implementation
The working group has followed the steps of participant-based research. Digital learning forums were used to exchange knowledge and experiences. Design and operational expertise was used in the co-creation with the target group. The development and establishment of the toilet required compromises and adaptations in relation to the city´s and supplier´s preconditions. The time plan was adjusted. The activities that were carried out created momentum, commitment and results.