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When working with younger people with dementia, and their caregivers, an occupational therapist and a mental-health nurse reflected on how any service development should evolve. Both healthcare practitioners were passionate about providing a quality service and shared core values of respect, dignity, and compassion. Through reviewing the evidence base, of which there was little at this time, and speaking with the service users regarding their preferences, it became apparent that their own assumptions and clinical reasoning differed regarding the relevant type of setting for the service. Although both professionals were motivated to create a quality service, without taking time to engage with stakeholders and reflect on their own values and assumptions, the service developments could have gone in the wrong direction. An initial idea of an inpatient service changed, through joint reflection, to community based, flexible services for the individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.