Alzheimer’s Society collaborate with NHS CEP to pilot Dementia Innovators Programme  

ByCommunity Team

The Alzheimer’s Society has teamed up with the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme to encourage professionals within and outside of the NHS to develop ideas that could help improve the lives of people affected by dementia. 

The Programme, which is free and intended to fit around participants existing work, will give those involved skills and knowledge to develop their innovation and link them to mentors, other healthcare professionals and industry experts. 

Applications open on 1st October 2024 and will be open to a wide range of health and social care professionals including those working in frontline health and social care, allied health professionals, admiral nurses, care home staff, hospice staff, dieticians, opticians, podiatrists, and more. Applicants need to be based in the UK and be 18 years and over. 

Find out more, including about the launch event in London on Wednesday 4 September, here: https://nhscep.com/dementia_innovators/ 

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