Forthcoming Webinar Schedule

Monday 8 September 2-3pm – Music & Dementia: The UK’s First Centre of Excellence

Presenters: Giles Wilmore, Director of Community, Manchester Camerata; Programme Director, UK’s First Centre of Excellence for Music & Dementia 
Bev Taylor, Director of the National Learning Network, UK’s First Centre of Excellence for Music & Dementia 

Description: This webinar will give an overview of the work of Manchester Camerata and partners, including the Alzheimer’s Society, in hosting the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for Music & Dementia in Greater Manchester. It will outline the approaches used – Music in Mind and Singing for the Brain –  how they work and the benefits they bring to people living with dementia and family members who participate, including the new national learning network for music and dementia.

Tuesday 23 September 2-3pm – Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia

Presenter: Elaine Hunter, National Allied Health Professions Consultant, Alzheimer Scotland/Visiting Professor, Edinburgh Napier University 

Description: Connecting People, Connecting Support (CPCS) is an allied health professional (AHP) policy that seeks to ensure that people living with dementia and their families have better access to AHPs. However, at the heart of CPCS is partnership working, community connections, engagement and the voice of lived experience. This webinar will share a whole system tailored AHP delivery model, incorporating rehabilitation, and consider implementation gaps of policy to practice while also telling a story of transformation in accessible and visible AHP knowledge and skills.

Tuesday 4 November 2-3pm – Connecting, celebrating and empowering veterans and their partners in care

Presenters:  Shirley Hall – Director of Care & Wellbeing, Iuliana Hodson – Head of Dementia, Josephine Mahaffey – Veteran resident, Rahwa Tewolde – Registered Nurse, Natalie Diamond – Wellbeing coordinator, Susan Bignall and Angela Guieme – Day care coordinators, Family member -TBC  

Description: This presentation will explore innovative ways to connect former service members with vital care opportunities. It will highlight the importance of tailored programmes, community engagement, and collaboration between organisations. By fostering awareness and streamlining access, we aim to empower veterans and their partners to receive the care that they deserve, enhancing their wellbeing and reintegration into civilian life. Join us in building a supportive network that recognises the unique needs for those who have served. 

Tuesday 25 November 2-3pm – Where are the books for people living with dementia?

Presenters: Sarah Lawrance – lead for dementia-friendly reading and publishing at Equal Arts, Gill Taylor – expert by experience and keen reader 

Description: In this webinar we’ll be telling the story behind the development of two new books created with and for people living with dementia. Both Bewick Tales and Dorothy Wordsworth’s Grasmere days aim to support people to continue reading for enjoyment. This session will include a short, shared reading exercise, top tips for reading with dementia and opportunities for questions.