Nicola Williams

Writer at heart and Operations at Alder Hey Childrens Charity by day. Thoughts my own. Represented by @LiverpoolLit

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

We have a once-in-a-generation chance to change the future of dementia. Add your name now to help end the devastation.

It will take a society to beat dementia. https://t.co/TkQdHZvQgR

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

'The care system is really a mess, it's hanging on by its fingernails at the moment.'

Anne-Marie Duff spoke to @BBCBreakfast about the challenges she has faced in finding care for her brother Eddie, who has young-onset dementia.

Is this something you have experienced?

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

Labour, please don’t do a worse job than the Tories! This is not ok….

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

The removal of a dementia diagnosis target is unacceptable.

It sends the message that dementia doesn’t matter and highlights a staggering lack of focus on a devastating condition that affects nearly a million people in the UK.

#DementiaDeservesDiagnosis

https://t.co/CtOvbUmUNO

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

I've shared my wishes for the future of dementia care and diagnosis! Join @AlzSocCampaigns and speak up—let's bring dementia out of the shadows. https://t.co/iCcQ0vsiuN

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

As local authorities are responsible for providing support & care for people with dementia, they need to hear why they must make dementia a priority.

That’s why I have asked my council leader to meet with Alzheimer’s Society. Will you do the same? https://t.co/JqmcIKcQxv

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

#LoveLossandDementia really hitting home from @alzheimerssoc and @AnnaRichardso asking the question I always bang on about- ‘UK’s biggest killer, why aren’t we prioritising it!’ Funny how a covid vaccine can appear within 6mo but people can’t even get a timely diagnosis. #formum

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

Join @AlzSocCampaigns in inviting your politicians to Dementia Action Week events in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Let's make dementia a priority and remind decision makers why it can't remain the UK's forgotten crisis #DAW2024 https://t.co/dGwZysGr05

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

Every word of this breaks my heart all over again. Thank you ⁦@DementiaUK⁩ for showing the stark reality of this crippling condition. UK’s biggest killer, more attention needed, more funding needed, help needed! 💔 https://t.co/mcqQTXgRCW

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

This is so so wonderful ❤️👏🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻

[Postcode Lottery @PostcodeLottery]

.@alzheimerssoc & @AlzResearchUK received our BIGGEST EVER #DreamFund award of £5 million.

They will use this money to introduce a groundbreaking test to the NHS for earlier diagnosis, which will aim to transform dementia care & provide hope to millions of people❤

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

We're knocking on the doors of Parliament!

I've just asked my MP to make dementia a priority in debates following the King's Speech - you can too!

Contact your MP using the link here: https://t.co/XvtIK6517S

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Juggling responsibilities as a carer for a person with dementia and a parent can be challenging. ‘Sandwich carers’ of people with dementia have shared their advice on how to manage during such a challenging time. Read more here: https://t.co/1HIJhSTqrN

[APPG on Dementia @APPGDementia]

Our new report, Raising the Barriers: An Action Plan to Tackle Regional Variation in Dementia Diagnosis in England, will be launched tomorrow. Ahead of the launch, @guardian has written about the scale of the postcode lottery in dementia diagnosis:

https://t.co/2aAjq2Ssb5

[Third Sector @ThirdSector]

The issue has come to the fore after Alzheimer's Research UK's new advert was criticised by Alzheimer Scotland for perpetuating 'dated stereotypes'

https://t.co/LzzNLTXGwM

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

Poignant video, well done Norwich City 👏🏻❤️

[Norwich City FC @NorwichCityFC]

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

Check in on those around you.

#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Too many people are unaware of how dementia destroys lives. It will devastate many more, unless we act now.

But research will cure this heartbreaking condition. Together we will change the ending. Join us #ForACure

https://t.co/EKBE5uf5QU

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

❤️

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

As hard as it gets we need to stay strong and not give up on each other. Talking about dementia helps reduce the stigma & fear that surround the condition and connects us with other people. @allontheboard

#WorldAlzheimersDay #Dementia #allontheboard

[Nicola Williams @NCopes87]

@KateLeeCEO With you, Kate ❤️ every minute of every day I long for her. You’re doing such important, wonderful work ⭐️

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Meet the real faces of dementia in today’s special #WorldAlzheimersDay edition of Metro. If you’re commuting in London today, grab a copy. But in the meantime you can read more here: https://t.co/ZhbQPNG31w

[James Timpson @JamesTCobbler]

Recruitment tips from our area teams last week. Don’t bother with CV’s, just chat to someone face to face for 20 minutes and talk about their hobbies and passions. If you rate their personality as a 9/10 or 10/10, offer them the job. 8’s or less aren’t good enough for us.

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Today’s full results support what we heard about donanemab in May – the drug is able to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by more than 20%.

This is truly a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

#donanemab #AAIC23