@DementiaUK working together to plan for the next five years! Capturing innovation and eureka moments to make sure we continue to make a difference to families living with dementia ๐ช๐ป
Weโve had a fantastic and inspiring couple of days in London at our #DementiaUKStaffEvent!
Wonderful to see colleagues, members of our Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) and volunteers come together to connect, share and learn. ๐
Thanks to @UniWestLondon for hosting us. ๐
We're delighted to announce our free online #SummerSchool returns this year on Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th July!
Health and social care staff, students, volunteers, other health professionals and emergency workers are all welcome.
Learn more and register: https://t.co/koKoflkz6I
Can people with #dementia vote in the upcoming #GeneralElection? ๐ค
In short, yes. Voting is a fundamental right for people living with dementia. โ
Read more about registering to vote, proxy voting and deciding whether to vote in our new blog: https://t.co/KOIu1eEyXw
Congratulations to our 'Dementia at Work' team who are finalists in two awards! ๐
@BritTrainAwards's 'Not for Profit Initiative of the Year' category
@Dementia_Awards's 'Dementia Care Team' category
Well done team and best of luck. ๐ค
@viclyons@pam_kehoe@RachelWatson235
I've signed Dementia UK's letter to party leaders urging them to put dementia on the agenda this election. Tell politicians that to win votes, they must lead the way in transforming dementia care. Add your name now! @DementiaUK#PutDementiaOnTheAgenda https://t.co/Nru2rqi2X9
Please do watch this short film by Wendy Mitchell about dying and living. With or without dementia.
An open letter from Wendy Mitchell https://t.co/0Kw2uyrKiP via @YouTube
We know dementia care can be fixed. As the next election approaches, we need politicians to put #dementia at the top of the agenda so that no one faces dementia alone. ๐ข
Tell party leaders that winning our votes means transforming dementia care: https://t.co/sLNT37xLg7
We are still thinking about the #HSJPartnershipAwards - what a night!
Take a look at our worthy gold, silver and bronze winners here: https://t.co/lnkjfIy34J
And relive the ceremony with our highlights video: https://t.co/yqRwJORxgx
Depression, anxiety and apathy can make living with dementia much harder. We'll discuss how these conditions can affect people living with dementia, and explore practical strategies that you can use to support them in our May #dementia short course. Email: [email protected]
If you have dementia or mild cognitive impairment and you have taken a fitness to drive test, this could be for you.
A research opportunity re dementia and driving. Looks interesting and worthwhileโฆcontact details are in the poster.
Do you live with #dementia and identify as Black African or Caribbean?
@n_aker_ is conducting research to support people with dementia and carers from minority ethnic groups, and would love to hear from you.
For more information, please email Narin Aker at [email protected].
Admiral Nurse @Hannahdementia's mum was diagnosed with #dementia aged 56 and sadly passed away in 2013.
Hannah has recently been appointed as Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People. Read about her story and new role in @DementiaUK's blog: https://t.co/MLf2pFfnbz
Are you a #clinician working with people affected by dementia?
The Young Dementia Network has created a range of young onset #dementia resources for clinicians.
Check out these and other resources on our website: https://t.co/DCbu1Mppuf