National Geographic documentary ‘A Road Trip to Remember’ released 

Ron Coleman’s death has been announced by his wife, Karen.  In her statement on 19 October 2025, Karen says:  “My beautiful warrior husband Ron Coleman died this morning peacefully in his sleep. He fought hard all of his life, mostly for other people and for himself. Always there for whoever needed him. He was my…

National Records of Scotland has published a new report on dementia deaths in 2023.  The latest figures show there were:  You can view the report and associated data here: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/vital-events/deaths/dementia-and-alzheimers-deaths 

Health secretary Steve Barclay held out the prospect of a government Major Conditions Strategy designed to tackle six health conditions including dementia. Barclay told the House of Commons that the policy would mark a shift to “integrated, whole-person care,” alleviating pressure on the health system, increasing healthy life expectancy and reducing health-related unemployment. The major…

A new phase of its “I live with dementia” campaign has been triggered by Dementia UK, the Admiral Nurse charity. The campaign helps families affected by dementia and raises awareness of the support Admiral Nurses can provide. January is one of the busiest months for the Dementia UK helpline after relatives have come together over…

Wendy Mitchell’s death has been announced by her daughters Sarah and Gemma – You can read the announcement here: https://x.com/WendyPMitchell/status/1760672737587236887?s=20  Wendy’s final blog is here: https://whichmeamitoday.wordpress.com/2024/02/22/my-final-hug-in-a-mug/  Reflections from the Dementia Community Team and Board:  We are deeply saddened to learn of Wendy’s death. By sharing her experiences of living with dementia she educated, supported and helped so…

The Community Network, hosted by the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, has published a new briefing exploring the role of community providers in supporting people with frailty (including those living with dementia) throughout the care pathway.  The briefing includes examples of good practice from around the country where people have been treated at or near…