Dr Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and Chief Executive of Dementia UK, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 for services to people affected by dementia. Hilda is joined on the list by Professor Carol Brayne CBE, who is made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire…
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched the 2026 report in their ‘From Plan to Impact’ series (From Plan to Impact IX), which tracks the progress of WHO Member States towards implementing the targets of the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to dementia following the Global Action Plan’s 2025 extension. The report includes…
ITV Granada has aired a news feature to highlight how technology is supporting people with dementia at Parkhaven Trust’s The Beeches. The Beeches uses acoustic monitoring so staff can be aware of any movement in a resident’s room and to monitor a resident’s breathing. Circadian lighting is also used throughout the home which dims at…
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has partnered with Boots Hearingcare. The partnership, which is part of the ARUK Think Brain Health campaign, is aiming to highlight the link between hearing loss and dementia. ARUK say that only 3% of UK adults can name hearing loss as a risk factor for dementia, and they are calling on…
The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has opened nominations for their National Activity Awards, which will take place at the Hunton Park Hotel, Kings Langley on Friday 22nd January 2027. There are 16 categories, and the NAPA Awards are open to services and professionals working across the adult health, housing and social care sectors in…
A resource pack to support shared reading for people with dementia has been launched by Queen’s University Belfast and Dementia NI. The resource pack is designed to help individuals and organisations to set up and facilitate shared reading groups tailored to people living with dementia. Typically, these reading groups would involve reading a short story…
The Alzheimer’s Society has published reports entitled ‘Unlocking the door to diagnosis’ and ‘Unlocking the door to treatment’. The reports, which the Alzheimer’s Society describe as a ‘one of a kind analysis’ include Alzheimer’s Society research, clinical perspectives and data, and insight from people with lived experience of dementia. The reports document how people diagnosed…
Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has shared a film about financial support for carers. The film features Jack Gillis, DCC’s Advice and Advocacy Manager, explaining what benefits carers are entitled to and how to apply for support. Jack says: “It is important to get advice early as we can help you to understand the benefits support…
Together in Dementia Everyday (TIDE) are launching their Shared Care resource for carers on 9 June 2026. The resource has been co-produced with carers and can be used to help strengthen partnerships and improve outcomes for carers when the person they support with dementia moves into a care home. TIDE say: “If the person you…
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas. The Atlas is a first-of-its-kind resource that offers users an interactive and data-driven glimpse at the impact of, and response to, dementia and Alzheimer’s across the globe, allowing users to see all country-reported dementia case numbers, treatments and national plan status in one place. Chris…