ADI 2024

A new interdisciplinary research-driven school at the University of West London (UWL) has opened its doors.  The School of Medicine and Biosciences (SMB) is located in Ealing, a diverse area in West London with pockets of deprivation and affluence. UWL’s vision is to improve the health of local communities and reduce inequalities by developing and…

A toolkit has been created for children aged nine and above who have a family member with dementia or who are curious about dementia and interested in how they can help.  Entitled ‘Youth in Action – A Toolkit for Young Dementia Supporters’, the resource was co-designed by a team including people living with dementia, care…

Visiting restrictions for care homes in England have been relaxed by the government as the Covid omicron wave has begun to pass. Since Monday (31 January) there has been no limit on numbers of visitors and self-isolation periods for residents who test positive have been cut from 14 days to 10 days with further reductions…

Housing LIN, the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (which is a community of over 15,000 housing, health and social care professionals in England, Wales and Scotland), is seeking best practice examples of age-friendly homes and connected communities.  Housing LIN say:  “It is clear that there is an urgent need for innovative housing policies and solutions…

Alzheimer’s Society has launched a new campaign entitled ‘Dementia: Behind Closed Doors’.  The campaign features a short film showing well-known figures alongside families affected by dementia. You can watch the film here: Alzheimer’s Society are urging people affected by dementia to share their stories with them. You can find out more here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/our-campaigns/share-your-story  Discover more…

A second Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia is being sought as part of the Power of Music Fund, supported by the Rayne Foundation.  The focus of the new centre will be enhancing the health and social care workforce’s ability to integrate music into dementia care. It will operate alongside the first Power of…