The National Centre for Social Research has published a report entitled, ‘Unmet Needs, Unplanned Admissions: The critical link between social care and hospitalisations in later life’. The report looks at hospital admissions for people aged 65 and over in England. Key findings include: You can read the report here: https://natcen.ac.uk/publications/unmet-needs-unplanned-admissions
Alzheimer Scotland want to hear from people across Scotland about their experiences of dementia care. The views shared will be used by Alzheimer Scotland in the upcoming Scottish elections to campaign for improvements in support for everyone affected by dementia. The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete and can be found here: https://www.alzscot.org/campaign-for-change/pathway-of-care/have-your-say
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities has published information about the inquiry it will undertake during 2026. The APPG will explore: This work will focus on six key areas: The APPG are planning roundtables, evidence sessions, parliamentary events and community-based engagement. The call for evidence begins in April 2026 and…
Applications are open for Round 2 of the SPIN-Dementia Network Plus Flexible Fund. SPIN-Dementia Network Plus aims to bring researchers, healthcare professionals, people with dementia and their families together to create innovative solutions to improve dementia care and prevention. The flexible fund can support a variety of activities including: Training, mentorship, and knowledge exchange opportunities…
The Living Well with Dementia (LivDem) course has been introduced in Japan, Italy and Ireland following its success in the UK. LivDem was set up by Richard Cheston, Professor of Dementia Health, with an NHS colleague in 2010. It focuses on providing group meetings supported by trained facilitators that aim to help people to adjust…
A study published in Age and Ageing has shown that ward changes are linked to longer hospital stays for people with dementia. Researchers used data from nearly 20,000 patients aged 65 or over at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust’s four hospitals in Greater Manchester between January 2023 and February 2024. Their findings suggest that…
Alzheimer Europe has published a discussion paper on the use of technology for and by people with dementia. The discussion paper was developed jointly by the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD) and the European Dementia Carers Working Group (EDCWG) and aims to promote reflection, raise awareness and bring about change in the…
Alzheimer’s Research UK has launched a ‘Think Brain Health Picture Puzzle’. The puzzle has been created with artist Chris Bishop and launched with support from Great Western Railway (GWR). Hidden in the picture are visual clues for 40 train stations, with participants challenged to solve the clues. Dan Panes, Head of External Communications at Great…
The Bio-Hermes-002 study is investigating if a finger-prick blood test could diagnose early-stage Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms begin. Bio-Hermes-002 will involve 1,000 people in the UK, USA and Canada (including at least 25% of participants from under-represented communities / non-white backgrounds) and will explore if a finger-prink blood test could be used widely to provide…
The website for Gen-All, England’s new intergenerational hub, has been launched. Gen-All describe themselves as, ‘The leading centre for intergenerational practice, research, and innovation in England’, and aims to be a hub for sharing knowledge, showcasing good practice, and fostering collaboration to strengthen the intergenerational movement. Ellie Robinson-Carter, Programme Director for the MSc Dementia at…