People living with dementia and carers who are drawing on social care support or thinking about it, and who would be interested in informing the work of Skills for Care as they lead the development of a workforce strategy for adult social care in England, are being sought to form expert groups. The strategy that…
The International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) has published a report showing that serious mental health conditions are hampering people’s ability to live more fulfilling, long lives. ‘Mind the age gap: making mental health matter across the life course’ details that while there is increasing attention globally on mental health and wellbeing, people living with serious…
Proposals for reforming social care have been set out in what the government describes as an “ambitious 10-year vision” based on person-centred care. The White Paper, People at the Heart of Care, outlines how the government expects £1.7 billion of its previously announced additional funding for social care to be spent on “major improvements” across…
The SPIN-Dementia Network Plus (which we first reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/four-projects-dementia-network-plus) is looking to build their network. They want to work with researchers, professionals, people living with dementia and unpaid carers. SPIN-Dementia Network Plus is looking at ways to reduce the risk of dementia, delay the onset of early symptoms and lessen the impact of…
The Lewy Body Society has shone a light on Capgras syndrome, a condition in which someone believes that their loved ones, or others they know, have been replaced with a double or imposter. To illustrate how Capgras syndrome affects families, The Lewy Body Society has shared the story of Rob and his partner Jayne. Jayne…
Alive Activities has launched ‘Bridging the Gap!’, an intergenerational YouTube channel with films featuring young people in schools and older people living in care. The channel is designed to be a space for sharing, connecting and learning about the daily life of people from different generations, with the younger participants sharing their learning and experiences…