Join Dementia Research (JDR) has celebrated its 10th anniversary. JDR is a nationwide online and telephone service that makes it easier for people to register their interest in volunteering for dementia research studies. Anyone, with or without dementia, can register as a volunteer. Find out more about Join Dementia Research here: https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk. To mark their…
Carers UK has published ‘State of Caring: The impact of caring on carers’ mental health and the need for support from social care services.’ This report, based on a survey conducted between June and August 2024, looks at the challenges faced by unpaid carers and how their needs are going unmet. Key survey findings include: …
Applications are open for the next cohort for The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI)’s Ambition to Lead programme. The programme is open to experienced nurses and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) working in the community, primary care, and social care, and is designed to support the professional development of the participants to become future leaders in healthcare. …
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has launched a new film entitled ‘Together. For A Cure. Now.’ You can view the film here: https://youtu.be/xnhVvmPdwCA?si=1QRuB_lxD8Y1RmA3 Find out more about ARUK’s ‘For a Cure’ campaign here: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaign/for-a-cure/
The Local Government Association (LGA) and Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) has produced a guide entitled, ‘Must know: Personalisation and Making It Real in adult social care’. The guide covers the key principles, practices, and questions for those in local government to consider when implementing personalisation in adult social care. You can read the guide…
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has rejected new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab, for use in the NHS in Scotland. This aligns with the view of NICE (which we covered here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/mhra-licence-lecanemab-for-use-in-the-uk) when considering lecanemab for use in the NHS in England and Wales. The reasons given by the SMC are similar to NICE. Anyone eligible for…
Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has published their 2024 survey findings in a report entitled ‘What if…I’m not there to care?’ The title is inspired by one of the key findings in the report that shows 76% of dementia carers do not have any contingency plans in place for when they aren’t there to care. Frances…
The Daily Sparkle has launched Reminisce Radio. Reminisce Radio is a dementia-friendly radio station offering music, stories, poetry, and reminiscence designed to spark memories and conversations. Reminisce Radio can be played via Alexa devices by following these steps: – Open the Alexa app on your tablet or smartphone – Select ‘Skills and Games’ – Search…
The William Sutton Prize for Connected Communities has been launched. The Prize supports innovative, impact-led ideas that enhance social housing residents’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Up to £25,000 in funding, along with support from Clarion and the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art, is available. The organisers say: “No…
The Lewy Body Society has shone a light on Capgras syndrome, a condition in which someone believes that their loved ones, or others they know, have been replaced with a double or imposter. To illustrate how Capgras syndrome affects families, The Lewy Body Society has shared the story of Rob and his partner Jayne. Jayne…