Mankit Yau

Director of Development for Dementia Carers Count. Aston Old Edwardian, Veteran Rugby Player, Trustee and President of the Aston Edwardians Association

[Mankit Yau @my62]

After 6 and a half months in hospital, Gaz has finally made it home. The silent auction to support him closes on March 28th - please take a look at the new items which have been so kindly gifted. https://t.co/gAwoNK8WS0
#garystreet

[Mankit Yau @my62]

Another World Cup winner wishing the best for Gary in his battle after stroke.
https://t.co/gAwoNK8WS0
#garystreet

[Mankit Yau @my62]

Last August, World Cup winner and my friend Gary Street, suffered a massive stroke. This caused extensive damage affecting speech, breathing, and movement. We want to raise funds to help treat our mate. There are some great auction prizes. https://t.co/gGmnwCyymk
#streetsahead

[Community Action on Dementia Brent @CADBrent]

A great turnout for the first in a series of 3 carers courses with Lissy from @DemCarersCount. We have been very lucky in Brent and have collaborated several times with DCC to ensure carers have the skills they need. #brent #dementia @CNWLNHS @BrentCouncil

[Mankit Yau @my62]

For my 60th Birthday, I'm fundraising for Dementia Carers Count. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you!
#JustGiving https://t.co/G4OTwyRfZS

[Mankit Yau @my62]

For my 60th Birthday, I'm fundraising for Dementia Carers Count. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you!
#JustGiving https://t.co/G4OTwyRfZS

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

We're introducing new ways to support carers when life is at its hardest.

Our carer text service is a support service that helps carers when they feel they're reaching crisis point.

Text 'CARE' to 85258 for free, confidential support, 24/7.

[Mankit Yau @my62]

Good key note speech from Prof. Leitch #careshow21

[Mankit Yau @my62]

@easyJet what is going on with the 19.00 flight EZY77 from Luton to Glasgow?

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

We are very sorry to announce that Claire Goodchild, our CEO, died this Wednesday 1st December 2021 after several months of illness. We send our condolences to Claire’s family and many friends. Claire was instrumental in building DCC and she will be greatly missed by us all.

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

This time of year often comes with the excitement and expectation to have a great time, but if you’re taking care of a friend or family member with dementia it can feel like additional pressure.

Here are 8 tips to help you cope when you’re not feeling it in the festive season:

[Mankit Yau @my62]

Any expert business development people about?
https://t.co/GrccyzvhIf

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

We're running a free online session outlining the main types of dementia, how they affect the brain and initial symptoms. This will be an opportunity to connect with others and get your questions answered in a safe, supportive environment.

https://t.co/E3xdkfWDtT

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

When you're a family carer, it's important to take care of yourself as well as the person you care for. Our team of health and care professionals is running a free online session exploring psychological wellbeing for you and the person with dementia. https://t.co/tpnonMGMfS

[The Care Home Environment @TCHEMagazine]

Research project to explore dementia support in extra care housing https://t.co/L4kwVKbv3F @DementiaStudies @NIHRSSCR

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

This #WorldWellbeingWeek, take a moment with our Head of Services, Sue Hinds, to try a short grounding exercise. This exercise can be helpful if you start finding yourself becoming overwhelmed or anxious and is about using your senses. https://t.co/HwJUBrz1PG

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

To commemorate #FathersDay, we recorded a podcast with John Stiles (@Johnsti13823337) about his family’s experience of caring for his father, the legendary footballer Nobby Stiles, who died last October with advanced dementia.

https://t.co/lXRq7yf4kt

#FamilyCarers #Dementia

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

#GameOfThrones star Anton Lesser supports family dementia carers, and you can too by signing up for our flagship fundraising event, #EverySmallStep2021. Walk with us, listen to incredible stories and help raise money for family dementia carers.

https://t.co/q24ckczE2h

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

This #MentalHealthAwareness week, we're highlighting our range of free online sessions that support the well-being of family dementia carers. Join us on 26th May for a session on the psychological needs of carers and people with dementia: https://t.co/5dZuSX046y

[Dementia Carers Count @DemCarersCount]

Registration is now open for our flagship fundraising event, #EverySmallStep2021. Walk with us, listen to incredible stories and help raise money to support family dementia carers. https://t.co/q24ckcReTP

#FamilyCarers #Dementia #Alzheimers