Beth Allen

Policy Officer for About Dementia, Scotland's forum for improving lives for people affected by dementia

[Age Scotland Dementia @AgeScotDementia]

This #InternationalWomensDay we're sharing June's story - an unpaid carer dedicated to supporting her husband with dementia. Her story highlights the strength, love, and resilience of carers everywhere.💙

👉 Read June's story here: https://t.co/ZNamF8a081
#UnpaidCarers #IWD2025

[Beth Allen @BethAllen471258]

A chilly morning in Edinburgh discussing the economic value of unpaid carers, now estimated at £15.9 billion in Scotland. Simply quoting this doesn't help. Policymakers need to take real action and be held accountable to make change. #valuingcarersscotland

[Beth Allen @BethAllen471258]

Great to be at the opening of the Scottish Dementia Arts Festival 2024 in Edinburgh last night. Inspiring opening speech from Ron Coleman about the need for true co-production. Excited for what the next couples of days will bring! 🎶🎭🎨#SDAF

[Beth Allen @BethAllen471258]

Great morning attending the Kinghorn group, especially to also get to hear some tracks from the new album!

[About Dementia @AboutDementiaSc]

Thank you to STAND Kinghorn for having us this morning to discuss the @scotgov Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act consultation. Interesting discussions about when we think Power of Attorney is needed and what we think their responsibilities should be

[Beth Allen @BethAllen471258]

Really interesting morning with the @PovertyAlliance looking at what’s next for Human Rights in Scotland and the benefits of taking a human rights based approach to all our work. It’s time Scotland close the accountability gap and empower everyone to name and claim their rights.

[Beth Allen @BethAllen471258]

Really interesting day so far at #Scottishresearch2024 Looking forward to sessions this afternoon looking more at involving those with lived experience.

[About Dementia @AboutDementiaSc]

Delighted to be exhibiting at the @sdrc_research Celebrating Scottish Research Conference today in Dundee. If you are also here today, make sure to come by our stand and say hello! #ScottishResearch2024

[About Dementia @AboutDementiaSc]

Recently we hosted an insightful policy drop-in focussed on the prevalence of dementia in women.

The event featured presentations from @Shireen_SE and @Researcher_Rach.

Read our latest blog to discover some of the key takeaways from the event👉
https://t.co/5z6HQmnMw9

[Beth Allen @BethAllen471258]

Really enjoyed attending my first reception at the Scottish Parliament last night to celebrate the amazing contributions that unpaid carers of all ages make in Scotland. Truly inspiring and great to connect with organisations working to support unpaid carers. #CarersWeek

[About Dementia @AboutDementiaSc]

Delighted to be attending the Carers Week 2024 reception to mark the contribution of Scotland's 800,000 carers. Thanks to @GillianMacMSP for sponsoring this event and to @MareeToddMSP for sharing the need for carers to be visible, valued and supported @agescotland #carersweek

[About Dementia @AboutDementiaSc]

Join us for our next policy drop-in!

We will be joined by Amy Dalrymple, Associate Director for Policy and Public Affairs at @MarieCurieSCO, who will be discussing the proposal for a Right to Palliative Care Bill in Scotland.

Find out more 👉
https://t.co/61vLdQfpjM