We are currently working with GP practices in the West Midlands South and seeking people with mild to moderate dementia who may wish to take part in a study. The DAPA study aims to show whether a programme of exercise can have a beneficial effect on cognition (memory and understanding) as compared to usual care.

We are looking for GPs to identify patients who have:

· Mild to moderate dementia

· Are able to walk about 10 feet

· Live at home

Participants who are allocated to exercise will exercise with around five other people twice a week for four months. Classes will be held in local exercise venues. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Practices will be reimbursed for their time and efforts.

Throughout 2014, the DAPA study will be running exercise groups in the following areas: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Coventry, Rugby and Nuneaton, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Redditch and Kidderminster.

If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact the team quoting ‘DAPA’ phone: 02476 150 955 or email: DAPA.Trial@warwick.ac.uk