The Centre for Ageing Better has published the ‘Age-friendly Town and Parish Guide’. The guide covers local councils’ responsibilities, activities and influencing roles, case studies, mapping and action tools. It includes references to dementia-friendly initiatives and is endorsed by the National Association of Local Councils and the Society of Local Council Clerks. The guide can be read/downloaded…
Anna Crane, a PhD research student from SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) University of London, is looking for people with dementia to join an online focus group in Jan or Feb 2026. Anna is looking for participants to help her think through her questions, methods and focus areas for an upcoming project evaluating…
Social Care Future, a UK-based movement of individuals, organisations, and communities working to transform social care, has published a report entitled ‘Growing a brighter future together: Suggestions to the Casey Commission on the future of adult social care’. The report is the result of Social Care Future’s annual gathering in September 2025 that was attended…
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has opened applications for their Research Fellowship grants. Grants are awarded to PhD-qualified non-clinical researchers who have delivered previous research project(s) with impactful outputs. Successful Fellows, who must be based in a UK academic/research institution, will be supported to begin an independent project that lasts for up to three years. The deadline for…
Skills for Care has launched new resources for anyone in the adult social care workforce who is supporting people living with dementia. The resources include guides, checklists, factsheets and films (including a daughter’s reflections on her mum’s dementia). Topics covered are: Rachel Yates Hoyles, National Practice Lead at Skills for Care, says: “Our mission is to ensure that people…
BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ will launch in February 2026. It’s aiming to bring together people with lived experience of dementia, researchers, designers & health professionals to rethink how technology can help people with dementia to live full, independent and connected lives. BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Alzheimer’s Society and the National…
Alzheimer’s Society has published New Year resolution ideas to help people reduce their risk of developing dementia. The resolutions focus on exercise, diet, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake, keeping your brain active and looking after your overall health. The advice is illustrated with cartoons from the late, multi-award-winning cartoonist Tony Husband. Read the risk-reduction…
The BBC has shared a news item focusing on how Japan is responding to its ageing population and challenges around dementia care. The coverage features the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders in Tokyo, how robots are being developed and used to provide care, and how technology is supporting screening for dementia. You can watch the news…
Jersey General Hospital is seeking the views of people living with dementia and family members/carers to inform a new Hospital Dementia Charter that’s being created in collaboration with Dementia Jersey. Hospital experiences are defined as being an out-patient, an in-patient, or visiting the emergency department within the last two years. Feedback can be shared by booking a…
GP practices in England are being invited to join the SPLENDID Feasibility Study, trialling a new social prescribing pathway and intervention for supporting people living with dementia. The social prescribing pathway and intervention will give people living with dementia access to community-based support and activities to boost wellbeing and help create sustainable healthcare services. SPLENDID…