The Alzheimer’s Society has launched ‘Because we’re human too’, and called on the UK Government to make dementia training mandatory for the social care workforce. ‘Because we’re human too’ highlights that while the number of people living with dementia continues to rise, the level of specialist training among care staff has not kept pace with…
Care Networx, a technology company, has signed a deal with NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to bring a new carers app to 250,000 unpaid carers in West Yorkshire. Launching in early 2025, the carers app will provide proactive support to unpaid carers and help streamline care processes. From uploading important health and legal files, to helping manage…
NHS England has launched a new stroke campaign, its first major update to ‘Act FAST’ since 2009. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the three common symptoms associated with stroke: Struggling to smile (Face) or raise an arm (Arms), or slurring words (Speech). Around 100,000 people have a stroke each year in the UK. Without…
Dementia Carers Count has started two new online peer support groups for dementia carers. These groups enable carers to meet and connect with others experiencing similar challenges and emotions. The groups meet once a fortnight, there are afternoon and evening sessions to choose from, and participants should register in advance. The meetings are facilitated by…
Playlist for Life has launched their festive campaign ‘Gift a playlist’. The campaign encourages people to build personalised playlists this Christmas, and a guide has been created that has links to resources to give ideas and inspiration for compiling a playlist. You can read the guide here: https://www.playlistforlife.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Make-a-playlist-for-Christmas.pdf
Alzheimer’s Research UK has launched a survey to gather the views of people who have been diagnosed with dementia in the last three years, or who are currently seeking answers for memory and thinking concerns. The survey is also open to anyone in a caring role supporting a friend, family member or loved one. It…
Fiona Lowe, a third-year trainee from the University of Liverpool who is undertaking a Clinical Psychology doctorate, is conducting a research project around the experience of receiving a diagnosis of dementia before the age of 65 and accessing care for individuals with young onset dementia (YOD) from ethnic minorities. Fiona would like to hear from…
Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has responded to the Adult Directors of Social Services (ADASS) Autumn Survey, which shows that 81% of councils are expected to overspend their adult social care budgets this year – a significant rise from 72% in 2023/24. Frances Lawrence, CEO of Dementia Carers Count, says: “These latest findings from ADASS are…
Age UK has launched a new campaign and 5-year strategy entitled: ‘Let’s change how we age’. Let’s change how we age focuses on the need for a national conversation about age and is structured around three key areas: Find out more about Let’s change how we age, including viewing the campaign film, here: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/letschange/ The…
Arts for Dementia are running ‘Art Wednesdays’, free online art sessions via Zoom. The sessions are every Wednesday at 2pm and provide an hour for people living with dementia and their companions to get creative and socialise in a friendly and supportive environment. You can register to attend here: https://artsfordementia.org/events/art-wednesday/ Find out more by emailing…