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A blog on the Alzheimer’s Society explains “Why spotting the early signs of dementia is so important.” It explores the importance of early diagnosis in deciding eligibility for disease modifying treatments and in unlocking the door to other forms of post-diagnostic support.  Read the blog at www.alzheimers.org.uk.

ITV’s Coronation Street has depicted young onset dementia in one of its characters, with Debbie Webster being diagnosed at 56-years-old with vascular dementia.  ITV have been working with Dementia UK on the storyline, and Dr Hilda Hayo, CEO and Chief Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, says:  “We are pleased to be working alongside Coronation Street…

Following in the footsteps of the READ-OUT study, the ADAPT study – which focuses on measuring one of the proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, p-tau217, in the blood – has launched its trial.  1,100 people are being recruited from memory clinics across the UK, with an emphasis on ensuring diversity in geographic, ethnic and economic…

“Sharing Joy”, a theatre show for people living with life-shortening conditions like dementia, is touring again in care homes, day services, hospices and hospitals in June and July. Music, dance, masks, nostalgia and laughter are all part of the show run by Vamos Theatre, and everyone is encouraged to take part and enjoy themselves.  Among…

Following the Providers Unite social care Day of Action earlier this year (that we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/providers-unite-announce-social-care-day-of-action) a documentary has now been released.  Entitled ‘The Backbone of Care’, the documentary – which was filmed between February and July 2025 – includes footage from the Day of Action, alongside interviews and statistics.  You can view…

The Times Health Commission has published a 10-point plan and report that looks at health and social care in Britain today.  The commission, which was set up in January 2023, has been evidence-based and sought to learn the lessons from the best examples of health and care provision in the UK and abroad.   The authors…