Publish date: 15 January 2026
Back in September, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the Tameside Reporter, put out a call for original photos of nine iconic local landmarks to display in Tameside Hospital’s dementia wards.
Photos of familiar sights can help people with dementia feel more orientated, evoke happy memories and bring comfort during their stay in hospital.
Now, from more than 200 entries from local photographers – both hobbyists and professionals – one winning photo for each location has been chosen. Each winner was selected by a patient with dementia, ensuring that the photos on display reflect their preferences and helping to make the wards as welcoming as possible.
Winners:
Fairfield Moravian Settlement – Howard Murphy
Chosen by a patient on ward 41
Ashton Market – Adam Spencer
Chosen by Anthony Murphy
Manor Park – Steven Batters
Chosen by Pamela Barlow
Stalybridge Civic Hall – Rachael Nuttall
Chosen by a patient on ward 41
Werneth Low – Sarah Ogden
Chosen by a patient ward 41
Dukinfield Old Chapel – Avril Lee
Chosen by a patient on ward 41
Dinting Viaduct – Andy Dale
Chosen by a patient on ward 44
Hartshead Pike – Sharon Harvey
Chosen by Pamela Barrow
Market Street Fountains – Howard Murphy
Chosen by a patient on ward 41
