Researchers at the Ageing and Dementia Research Centre at the University of Bournemouth are looking for participants to complete their survey into housing professionals’ knowledge of dementia. The survey has been designed to: Participants should be involved with/working in the housing sector either in dementia services or with the general population. You can find out…
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched their Social Care Impact Awards. The awards have been created to identify, recognise and reward small organisations doing exceptional work in social care. SCIE say: “Are you a small user-led organisation, or a small voluntary or community organisation that works in social care? Do you need…
The International Longevity Centre (ILC) has published a short report entitled, ‘Living well with dementia through care and support: it’s not rocket science’. The report, supported by the Alzheimer’s Society and the Peter Sowerby Foundation, looks at the lack of support for people living with dementia and argues that better post-diagnostic support, investment in prevention…
The European Reminiscence Network has announced a new 2-day training course and 4-month apprenticeship scheme in reminiscence arts in dementia care – in partnership with the University of Greenwich. This opportunity will be of interest to arts practitioners, community arts workers, oral historians, occupational and arts therapists, group workers, reminiscence practitioners, and staff from health…
Memory Lane Games has been featured in Google Play’s 2025 #WeArePlay campaign, which highlights apps making a difference in people’s lives. The video that’s been created shares how Memory Lane Games began and what the app offers people living with dementia and their families. Memory Lane Games say of the campaign video: “It beautifully captures…
‘CARE’, a documentary about social care, is currently touring the UK. CARE tells the story of a residential care home as they emerge from the Covid pandemic. Filmed entirely by staff in the home, CARE is a collaboration between Newcastle University, Tongue Tied Films and UKRI (UK Research and Innovation). The makers of CARE say: …
EMBED-Care (Empowering Better End of Life Dementia Care programme) has published a Policy Brief entitled, ‘Reforming end of life dementia care for those needing greater support – Policy priorities from the EMBED-Care Programme’. The recommendations follow a six-year research programme that considered current and future needs for integrated palliative dementia care across the UK population….
‘Waiting for the bus’, a training resource for dementia care teams written by Sam Dondi-Smith with Professor David Sheard, has free copies available. Sam, who is a Senior Partner at the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS) and has a background as an occupational therapist, says: “I have had the privilege to collaborate with David…
Nightingale Hammerson has launched ‘Reach’, a free digital platform designed to give individuals and their carers advice for ageing well at home. Reach offers a resource library with videos, checklists and guides on topics like mobility, sleep, nutrition, dementia support, hearing care, funding, and more. The short videos provide practical demonstrations like ‘getting in and…
Government Social Research and the Welsh Government has published, ‘Evaluation of the Dementia Action Plan 2018 to 2022: main findings and recommendations for future strategies’. This is the final report in the evaluation process (that began in 2019), and provides an overview of all of the evaluation findings. The report also contains a series of…