People living with dementia invited to join EquaDem Network Plus  

ByJDCteam

EquaDem Network Plus, a 5-year project bringing together researchers, charities, social care professionals and NHS workers, are looking for people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia to join them. 

EquaDem is a UK-wide initiative aiming to find solutions to challenges in dementia diagnosis and care, and they are keen to engage with people who have lived experience as volunteers in this project. 

You can find out more here: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/equadem-network-plus-call-for-public-volunteers/ 

To express your interest in joining EquaDem Network Plus, please email: equademnetworkplus@liverpool.ac.uk 

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