Dementia Support Service

Birmingham Irish • September 23, 2026

Meet Samantha Ataria


Samantha has worked for Birmingham Irish Association for 2 years. Samantha’s role involves working in our Maryvale & Kings Heath Dementia Centres. The team plan and carry out a range of activities, including crafts, games and quizzes, to engage our lovely clients.


“We have had some new clients start up recently. The difference in them in just a couple of weeks makes me so proud of what we achieve. When they first arrive, they are nervous and don’t want the carer to leave, within a short time they are so happy to walk through the doors, sometimes they are the last to leave as they are having so much fun.” – Samantha

Dementia Centre activities

“I don't know what I would do if we didn’t have the Birmingham Irish Association Dementia Centre to bring my loved one to, the staff make each day so much fun. 


"I feel so confident to leave my loved one with the team” 

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For more information about our Dementia services, please email our Dementia Centre Co – ordinator Sharon - sharon@birish.org.uk or call 0121 604 6111


You can also check out the fantastic volunteering roles available on our social media pages.

Samantha Ataria

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