A five-year project to study blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia has been announced, funded by the Blood Biomarker Challenge (Find out more about this here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/blood-biomarker-challenge-for-dementia-diagnosis). Led by University College London (the ADAPT study) and the University of Oxford (the READ-OUT study), a range of blood tests will be conducted…
Skills for Care has dedicated April to Celebrating Social Care, their yearly campaign to highlight the great work being done in the sector. Skills for Care has run this campaign every year since 2022, and encourage participation from across the social care sector. You can find out more and get involved here: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/Spotlight-on/CelebratingSocialCare.aspx
elearning for Healthcare, in partnership with NHS England, has shared an updated learning resource to support knowledge and understanding of the management of dysphagia. The Dysphagia Guide e-learning resource has been co-developed with care home staff but is also relevant to other health and social care staff, informal carers and people with dysphagia. The Guide…
Scott Mitchell, husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, has been appointed People’s Champion of the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission. The Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission was launched in 2022 by the UK government in memory of Dame Barbara who died of Alzheimer’s disease in 2020. The Mission aims to develop innovative research tools…
Care Talk and the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards have published a report, following a roundtable discussion they held in February 2024, entitled: ‘Living a Good Life at Every Stage – The Role of Palliative and End of Life Care in Enabling a Good Death’. The report documents knowledge shared by 15 sector…
The Together Project, a national charity that aims to boost wellbeing, reduce loneliness and foster community engagement through intergenerational experiences, has published updates on its impact and work in 2023. The Together Project encompasses different work-streams, which often include involvement from people with dementia. It has published the following documents: You can read all the…
The Lancet Neurology has published a study, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, showing that neurological conditions are the leading cause of ill-health and disability in the world. Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia were cited alongside stroke, neonatal encephalopathy (brain injury), migraine, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) and other conditions. The study,…
The mental health challenges facing over 50’s are the focus of Age UK’s newly released ‘I just feel that no one cares’ report. Encompassing results from Age UK’s polling and survey work, the report focuses on the following topics: ‘I just feel that no one cares’ highlights how mental health challenges for specific sub-groups such…
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has called for improvements to the process and communication surrounding do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR), so doctors, patients and families can make informed choices about care. The report, entitled ‘End of life care: improving do not attempt CPR conversations for everyone’, found that end of life conversations…
Five films aimed at creating a better understanding of dementia have been showcased at a premiere screening in Wrexham’s Odeon cinema. Over 100 guests, including members of the public and health and social care staff, attended matinee and evening showings of the films that aim to raise awareness and provide support for people living with…