The train operator, Northern Railway has unveiled ‘dementia-friendly’ signage at one of its stations in Derbyshire.

The operaor collaborated with the Friends of Buxton Station and local dementia support groups on this pilot scheme, which is designed to make signs much easier for someone with dementia to understand.

This includes fewer signs to avoid ‘information overload’, strategic placement of signs at important ‘decision points’ and wider use of symbols to reinforce the wording chosen.

Chris Jackson, Regional Director for Northern, said:

“We’re really pleased to get this pilot scheme off the ground – which has already been recognised by the Community Rail Network for influencing positive change."