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A timely dementia diagnosis should be a fundamental right, argues a new “Consensus Statement” signed by a group of 27 dementia experts. In the statement, the experts call for better funded and evidence-based dementia care pathways to make timely diagnosis a reality and say that health services must commit to returning diagnosis rates to pre-pandemic…

“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…

A threefold increase in delayed discharges and 855,000 emergency admissions to hospital for older people (in 2019/20) that might have been avoided are just two of the headline figures from a new report by Age UK. According to the report, one in six emergency admissions of people over 75 occur within 30 days of last…

The Young Dementia Network has launched a refreshed website, with new features to make it more accessible.  The website includes information about the network and young onset dementia, research opportunities and numerous resources, newsletters and webinars.  Find out more here: https://youngdementianetwork.org 

Dementia Carers Count (DCC) have revamped their website, with the aim of making it easier for carers to find the information they need. You can find the new-look site here: https://dementiacarers.org.uk  The 2024 Dementia Carers Count survey is also still live (until the end of November 2024). DCC report over 1,000 responses so far but they…

Interested in workforce development for creative arts, health and wellbeing practice? Keen to join the discussion on training needs, particularly in arts and dementia? Have views on best practice and what you would want to find inside an arts and dementia practice handbook? Then do join a FREE Webinar on Thursday March 3 from 10am…