Ex-rugby player Steve Thompson, who was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2020, has announced that the documentary he made for the BBC entitled ‘Head On: Rugby, Dementia and Me’ that was first aired in October 2022 has had its availability continued on the BBC iPlayer platform.
You can view the documentary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ctkw/head-on-rugby-dementia-and-me
Cadbury’s are continuing their partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK in 2025 and have launched a new advert entitled: ‘Memory’. The advert depicts a dad, his daughter and a memory that they share about chocolate. You can view the advert here: https://vimeo.com/1041136020/95efd491de
A toolkit from Dimensions aims to help health centres adapt to the needs of people with dementia, among other conditions. The “Designing for Everyone” kit forms part of Dimensions’ #MyGPandMe health equality campaign and will help GP practices to improve the design and physical environment of their buildings. Commissioned by primary care building specialists Assura,…
Dementia UK has announced a newly created LGBTQ+ Admiral Nurse service to provide support for the LGBTQ+ community who are affected by dementia. The service will provide clinical guidance as well as raise awareness, promote inclusivity and influence policy work, research and education resources that are developed by Dementia UK. You can find out more…
Sport United Against Dementia is a new initiative from Alzheimer’s Society to ensure people with dementia can keep enjoying live sport at venues across England. Among these venues is Wembley Stadium and in a blog on the Society’s website Tom Benoist talks about his role as a member of the supporter care team for the…
A new report from Parkinson’s UK – Nobody really knows us – has found that the health and social care system is failing to meet the needs of people with Parkinson’s-related dementia. Carers are struggling to cope due to a lack of support, and little or no guidance on how to support their loved one when they experience…
The Scottish Dementia Alumni, a group of campaigning friends in Scotland who each have a diagnosis of dementia, have published their latest booklet ‘Dementia and End of Life Choices’. The Scottish Dementia Alumni says of their new publication: “This booklet was an emotional creation, as we all needed to confront challenging concepts and our own…