Dementia Jersey has created new, free, Carers Support Packs with information and advice for people with dementia and their families and friends in Jersey. The packs include: Find out more about the packs here: https://dementia.je/information/resources/carers-support-pack/, email: info@dementia.je or call: 01534 723519
A new report has been published by the coalition of charities involved in Carers Week. ‘No choice but to care’, which includes data from YouGov polling, documents that many unpaid carers feel they have no choice about taking on an unpaid caring role due to a lack of alternative care options. It also looks at…
Duncan Goodwin, 81, from Harrogate, has played in the final of Channel 4’s The Piano, playing an original piece – Theme for Fran, dedicated to his wife of 40 years. Duncan told The Piano viewers that he had been playing the piano since the age of four, and wrote Theme for Fran to show his…
A study published in Nature Mental Health has suggested that dementia could be detected many years before noticeable symptoms emerge by proactive brain scanning. In the study, researchers used a scan of ‘resting’ brain activity to gauge whether people would go on to develop dementia. Researchers estimate 80% accuracy in such scans conducted up to…
The King’s Fund has published a blog looking at the key question: ‘If you had dementia, would you want to know?’ The blog explores complexities around diagnosis and the role of ICS’s (Integrated Care Systems). You can read the blog here: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/blogs/improving-dementia-diagnosis-widening-the-focus
The Homecare Association has published a new report, ‘Expecting the Unexpected: Homecare providers’ views of hospital discharge’. The report, which collates findings from focus groups with homecare providers and a survey of Homecare Association members, shows the importance of getting the discharge process right to minimise stress and prioritise each person’s needs. Key statistics include: …
The Welsh Government is looking for people diagnosed with dementia, and/or carers of people with dementia, to participate in research to understand more about their experiences and opinions about dementia support in Wales. Interviews and focus groups are ongoing until the end of July. You can find out more and register your interest in taking…
During June’s Pride Month, Skills for Care has collated resources to support with LGBTQ+ inclusivity in social care workplaces. You can view the Skills for Care resources here: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/blogs/resources-to-support-with-lgbtq-inclusivity QCS (Quality Compliance Systems) has also made an audit tool freely available to support health and social care providers in assessing how inclusive their services are for…
Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has launched their Manifesto for Dementia Carers. The Manifesto, informed by what dementia carers have told DCC, sets out seven priorities and associated recommendations that DCC hope will be met by policy makers in the next government. You can find out more here: https://dementiacarers.org.uk/blog/manifesto-for-dementia-carers/
Recognition for leading figures in dementia care Janet Rhian Lewis – Founder and Facilitator, Ty-Golau Dementia Charitable Trust. For services to People with Dementia and their Families. Heather Yvonne Wenban – Lead Nurse for Dementia, Powys Teaching Health Board. For services to People with Dementia in Powys and Wales. We send our warmest congratulations to…