Two new reports have been published as a part of a series that the Alzheimer’s Society has commissioned from Carnall Farrar. Following on from the first report in May 2024 highlighting the annual cost of dementia https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/the-annual-costs-of-dementia.pdf, September 2024 has seen the publication of reports looking at the impact of dementia on the health system,…
Researchers from the University of Bradford are seeking British Nigerian volunteers who are over 30 years old to share their knowledge of cultural beliefs, perspectives and attitudes about dementia. The aim is to collaborate with British Nigerians to raise awareness of dementia and reduce dementia risk factors. Participants will need to attend an interview or…
Dementia UK is launching ‘Dementia: what next?’, a programme of free online sessions hosted by Admiral Nurses. The sessions will provide people living with dementia and their families with expert information and advice on topics that Admiral Nurses are often asked about. The programme will cover: Session 1: What is dementia? Session 2: Financial and legal…
Alzheimer’s Society has launched a new campaign entitled ‘Dementia: Behind Closed Doors’. The campaign features a short film showing well-known figures alongside families affected by dementia. You can watch the film here: Alzheimer’s Society are urging people affected by dementia to share their stories with them. You can find out more here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/our-campaigns/share-your-story Discover more…
A documentary has aired on Channel 4 entitled ‘Love, loss and dementia’. Presented by Anna Richardson, whose father has vascular dementia, it follows Anna’s personal experiences alongside those of other people who are living with dementia and their families, as well as additional contributors. You can view a trailer here: View the full programme here:…
Dementia UK has launched their ‘My life with dementia’ podcast. Presented by actor and Dementia UK ambassador Jim Broadbent, the podcast features people with lived experience of dementia sharing their stories from multiple perspectives, alongside practical advice from Admiral Nurses. Jim Broadbent says of the podcast: “It is a privilege to present this new podcast…
Research carried out as part of the Empowering Better End of Life Dementia Care (EMBED-Care) programme and published in Palliative Medicine has shown that demand for palliative care for people with dementia could sharply increase by 2040. The researchers used three different models to show how palliative care needs could increase, with the biggest growth…
Improving Adult Care Together (IMPACT) have launched their application process for 2025-26 IMPACT projects. They are looking to host innovative projects from across the adult social care sector including from those who are: They encourage applications from a diverse range of organisations across the country, including different geographical locations, diverse communities and organisations currently experiencing…
Bagshot Gardens Care Home has enjoyed an unexpected arrival – A baby was born in the care home after the parents-to-be pulled into the care home car park having run out of time to get to hospital. Care home staff helped to deliver baby Louis with guidance from a 999 operator and provided towels and blankets…
The CIRCLE (Creating Inclusive Residential Care for LGBTQ+ Elders) research study has published a free guide for care home staff supporting people from LGBTQ+ communities. The guide has been co-designed with people who have lived experience and care home staff and provides practical tips to support day-to-day practice as well as being useful for supervisions…