Alzheimer Scotland has published a summary report entitled, ‘Better Care Full Stop’. The report shares findings from Alzheimer Scotland’s ‘Have your Say’ survey (that we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/alzheimer-scotland-launch-survey) and covers issues from pre diagnosis to advanced dementia and end of life care. It documents how people with dementia, their carers and families are struggling…
Playlist for Life has shared a series of films featuring community leaders and health and social care professionals describing the power of playlists in dementia care and support. The films are intended to celebrate Playlist for Life’s partners who support people to access personal playlists in communities across the UK. There are 14 films, all…
Dementia Adventure has launched two surveys to help plan their 2027 Green Letter Days programme. The aim of the surveys is to find out: Dementia Adventure say: “Green Letter Days are designed to help people living with dementia and their families enjoy meaningful experiences together through nature, activity, connection and shared moments. We are continuing…
Boutique Care Homes has launched ‘The Care Labs’. The Care Labs is a free digital knowledge platform aimed at unpaid carers and families navigating care decisions for a loved one. It includes practical guides, articles and infographics across six categories, including dementia care, funding and finances and family support. The platform is being developed in…
The National Day of Arts in Care Homes, run by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) and held annually on 24th September, is back for 2026 with a theme of ‘Stories That Connect Us’. NAPA say of the day: “This year’s celebration is the perfect opportunity to bring creativity, connection and meaningful expression into your…
Tom Kitwood’s mantra that ‘once you’ve met one person with dementia, you’ve met one person with dementia’ gets increasingly sidelined when particular constituencies come to dominate the story of living with dementia. It’s rare for these stories to be articulated by people who are actually living with dementia themselves. Even then, the stories told primarily…
The Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP, has shared an update via the Department of Health and Social Care blog on the UK Government’s dementia work. The blog talks about the Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia and developments in training and research. You can read the blog here: https://socialcare.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/22/creating-hope-improving-dementia-care-and-research/
The Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at the University of Stirling has worked with the Stewart Family on dementia design to support Lady Helen Stewart, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2014, to maintain independence as her dementia progresses. Lady Helen Stewart is the wife of the former Formula One World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart…
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) are looking for individuals to join them as Online Digital Interns for their 2026 World Alzheimer’s Month campaign. ADI say: “(This is) a rare opportunity to add international NGO experience to your resumé/CV. ADI welcomes participants from around the globe to apply to the programme, and to help support ADI’s efforts…
Dr Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and Chief Executive of Dementia UK, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 for services to people affected by dementia. Hilda is joined on the list by Professor Carol Brayne CBE, who is made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire…