A study published in the European Heart Journal has shown that middle-aged adults with signs of heart damage may be at increased risk of dementia in later life. The study, conducted by University College London (UCL) researchers, found that elevated levels (which may only be moderately raised and not cause any symptoms) of cardiac troponin…
The Dementia 100 readiness survey for ICB and ICS colleagues has been launched. The Dementia 100 Pathway Self-Assessment Tool (that we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/dementia-100-pathway-self-assessment-tool-launched) is a resource to enable place and system level self-assessment of dementia provision across geographical areas. The team behind Dementia 100 are keen to learn more about how it is…
The UK Government has launched a consultation on the draft statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022 for England. People with Down Syndrome are at greater risk of developing dementia, and the draft statutory guidance has multiple mentions (30) for dementia. Responses are welcomed from a range of people including those with Down…
The Equalities in Dementia Network (EquaDem) has opened a call for research internships and project funding applications. EquaDem is a national network dedicated to finding solutions to inequalities in dementia diagnosis and care. Network members include universities, national dementia charities, health and social care professionals and lived experience experts. Research internships: These are open to…
Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia Carers Count have provided tips and advice to help carers and families navigate the festive period. Read ‘How to support a person with dementia at Christmas’ from Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/how-support-dementia-christmas Read ‘Common Christmas worries and ways to cope’ from Dementia Carers Count: https://dementiacarers.org.uk/news/coping-at-christmas/
Following TIDE’s ‘Making Shared Care a Reality’ report (that we covered here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/tide-publish-making-shared-care-a-reality), TIDE are now launching the training materials that were promised as part of the ongoing ‘Shared Care’ work. TIDE say of their training resource: “As we move into the next phase of the ‘Shared Care’ initiative, we are proud to announce the…
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed £21m for the continuation of the ‘Better Security, Better Care’ programme. The renewed grant covers the next three and a half years, to March 2029, and will extend support for adult social care providers across England to strengthen their data protection and cyber security capabilities. …
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that they will launch a consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) in the first half of 2026. Currently, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) system is in place, but is considered by the DHSC to be, “Bureaucratic and complex”, which is leading to, “Poor understanding…
It’s been announced that the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will formally close at the end of December 2025. Founded by Gina Awad BEM in 2014, the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance has achieved many milestones, including delivering over 500 dementia information sessions in schools, shops, care homes, GP surgeries, businesses, and community spaces across Exeter….
The University of Tasmania Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre has launched an updated version of their ‘Understanding Dementia’ Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This course is free to complete, always open and self-paced. It is aimed at a range of individuals, from people with lived experience of dementia to professionals. The course content includes…