CST International Conference

A fully online postgraduate certificate in person-centred dementia studies is open for applications at the University of Worcester.  The certificate, which reflects the requirements of the Dementia Training Standards Framework, focuses on leadership and how to make a difference in settings where students have influence.  There are modules on person-centred leadership, supporting people with advanced…

Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson has presented the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to Dementia-friendly Alton. The ceremony took place at Alton Community Centre, the home of the Memory Lane Club, earlier in December. It was rescheduled from September following the death of the Queen.

Following the launch of Scotland’s new dementia strategy, ‘Dementia in Scotland: Everyone’s Story’, in May 2023, the Scottish Government and COSLA (The voice of local government in Scotland) have published a delivery plan for how they will work with people with lived experience and delivery partners to implement the strategy.  This delivery plan runs from…

Charity Music for Dementia has launched a campaign video to highlight the value of music in dementia care.  In the video campaign director Grace Meadows aims to promote awareness of the power of music and encourage more people to join Music for Dementia’s campaign.  Readers are invited by the charity to take a minute to…

The Alzheimer’s Society have written a blog with 8 practical tips for supporting a person with dementia this Christmas.  It covers everything from decorations to food and reminiscence. You can read it here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/how-support-dementia-christmas 

Researchers at the University of Liverpool are investigating the support available for athletes living with young-onset dementia. They are looking for people who have been diagnosed with young-onset dementia and have participated in high-impact sports to contribute to their study.  People taking part should live in the UK. Participation will involve a one-off interview, either…