A study, originally published by Communications Psychology and recently explored by Neuroscience News, has concluded that older adults might benefit as much from socio-emotional interventions as younger adults. Researchers from Germany and Switzerland provided a socio-emotional intervention as an 8-week programme to adults of various ages. They found the programme was equally effective for adults…
Following the launch of ‘The Big Dementia Conversation’ in early 2025 (which we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/care-uk-share-dementia-advice-as-part-of-their-big-conversation), Care UK has relaunched this awareness-raising campaign and released a new guide entitled, ‘Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations’. The guide features advice on communication when a loved one has dementia. Jo Crossland, Head of Dementia and…
The Outstanding Society has published ‘The OSDF Language Guide’, the first output of their Outstanding Diversity Forum (OSDF). The OSDF Language Guide aims to help the adult social care sector better meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ workforce and LGBTQ+ people who draw on support. Sanjay Dhrona, The Outstanding Society Director, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion,…
The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched an online conversation to encourage the public to share their thoughts and ideas about the reform of adult social care. The findings from this conversation initiative will be used by the LGA to inform their work with the Casey Commission. Find out more and sign up here: https://lga.clevertogether.com/welcome
Following a two-year inquiry supported by the Rayne Foundation, My Home Life England has published a report entitled, ‘Improved outcomes through partnership working: A vision for social care’. The report includes insights from stakeholders across care, local government and health, a literature review, case studies and learning from My Home Life England’s work with over…
A new resource has been launched to help people living with dementia to feel more confident when speaking to their doctors and healthcare professionals about their medicines. Described as a ‘conversation starter’, the PRIME tool (Preparing people living with dementia to initiate conversations about their medicines) has been co-designed as part of the KIND program…
Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has shared the findings from their 2025 survey of dementia carers. The findings, collated from 1,095 survey respondents, show that four in five dementia carers have reached a crisis point due to their caring responsibilities, nearly three quarters often feel like they cannot continue to care and only one in two…
A letter led by the Spinal Injuries Association – with support from parliamentarians and charities including Dementia Carers Count – has been sent to the House of Lords, for the attention of Baroness Casey of Blackstock, highlighting continence care as one of the most neglected and taboo areas of adult social care. The letter says:…
The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) – in partnership with Marie Curie – has launched a toolkit for care homes to support the COVID-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday 8 March 2026. The Day of Reflection is a time to remember those who died during the pandemic and recognise the many acts of kindness and…
Care England, in partnership with Be Great Fitness, has shared its second publication in the ‘From Inactivity to Independence’ series, with this latest report being supported by Lincoln Healthcare Partnership Primary Care Network. ‘From Inactivity to Independence: Measuring the impact of movement in adult social care’ shares new evidence showing that structured, personalised movement can…