The UK Supreme Court has published a judgement changing the definition of deprivation of liberty. Until this judgement, a single ‘acid test’ assessment of whether someone is deprived of their liberty was used – based on a previous legal case known as ‘Cheshire West 2014’. The UK Supreme Court has now ruled that multiple factors…
The King’s Fund has published a report, funded by the Alzheimer’s Society, about the data gap in dementia care. Entitled ‘Delivering care for people with dementia – why data matters’, the report focuses on how current dementia data provides a fragmented picture of care, and argues for more joined-up, comprehensive data – at both local…
Alzheimer’s Society has released a film featuring England Lionesses Alessia Russo, Beth Mead and Georgia Stanway meeting and talking with families who’ve been affected by dementia. The film opens with Alessia Russo talking about her experiences of her granddad’s dementia, before Flo, Annie, Emily and Alison share their experiences. You can watch the film below.
The Guardian has published an article entitled: ‘‘You’re treated like this is the end’: Meet the dementia rebels – diagnosed and determined to change people’s minds’. The article features Maxine Linnell, Julie Hayden, George Rook and Kate Swaffer – who are all living with dementia – and references the work of Tom Kitwood amongst many…
A campaign to recognise the FTD Brothers, Jordan and Cian Adams, through the honours system has been launched by their MP, Chris Bloore, following the brothers completing their latest challenge – 33 marathons in 33 days. Jordan and Cian’s mum was diagnosed with young onset frontotemporal dementia (FTD) at 47 and died aged 52. Since…
Dementia UK has launched a film featuring Lewis and Euan talking about their experiences of their mum, Sarah’s, young onset frontotemporal dementia. Sarah was diagnosed when Lewis was 19 and Euan was 9. They talk about how dementia changed their lives and how they are navigating grief. You can watch the film below.
‘Familiar Touch’ has been released in UK and Irish cinemas. Directed by Sarah Friedland, who has experience of dementia in her family and who worked in a care home earlier in her career, the film follows Ruth (played by Kathleen Chalfant) who is living with cognitive decline and moves into a retirement community in the…
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published the National Audit of Dementia 2025 survey of Memory Assessment Services. The report provides a comprehensive overview of how dementia diagnostic services are organised and delivered across England, Wales and Jersey. Key themes in the report include: You can read the report here: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/ccqi/national-clinical-audits/national-audit-of-dementia/nad-round-7-(2025-2027)/nad-survey-of-memory-assessment-services-2025-report/nad-survey-of-memory-assessment-services-2025-report.pdf?sfvrsn=c62a3366_13
Alzheimer Scotland has published a summary report entitled, ‘Better Care Full Stop’. The report shares findings from Alzheimer Scotland’s ‘Have your Say’ survey (that we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/alzheimer-scotland-launch-survey) and covers issues from pre diagnosis to advanced dementia and end of life care. It documents how people with dementia, their carers and families are struggling…
The Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP, has shared an update via the Department of Health and Social Care blog on the UK Government’s dementia work. The blog talks about the Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia and developments in training and research. You can read the blog here: https://socialcare.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/22/creating-hope-improving-dementia-care-and-research/