Resonate Arts is recruiting for a director, at “an exciting time to join our small and ambitious charity”. The charity’s purpose is to eradicate social isolation for people living with dementia, bringing dementia friendly communities to life. It works in Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster collaborating with arts, health, social care and community organisations, and artists to…
Royal Star & Garter in Solihull has been recognised for its “outstanding person-centred dementia care”. The Home received the Level 1 Accreditation from Meaningful Care Matters (MCM) following an audit which found the quality of life experienced by residents was at the highest level, with care provided by engaged and loving staff who care deeply…
A new report from Parkinson’s UK – Nobody really knows us – has found that the health and social care system is failing to meet the needs of people with Parkinson’s-related dementia. Carers are struggling to cope due to a lack of support, and little or no guidance on how to support their loved one when they experience…
David Sheard, an internationally renowned expert in dementia care, is joining York St John University as Visiting Professor of Emotional Intelligence in Care. Head of School of Science, Technology and Health at York St John University, Dr Rob Sanders said: “I’m delighted that David will be bringing his unparalleled experience and boundless enthusiasm to our school. His focus on emotional intelligence…