International Dementia Design Network
The International Dementia Design Network aims to provide a forum for collaboration in dementia design research, innovation and education. Read more »
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Tune in to Dementia
This film by Inspired Youth, made with students at Joseph Rowntree School in York, aims to raise debate around dementia with young people and support York in its bid to become dementia friendly. Read more »
Putting dementia on the map
Putting dementia on the map published by the Department of Health draws on data and information about dementia health and care, dementia friendly communities and research. Read more »
Dementia: A state of the nation report on dementia care and support in England
This report, published by the Department of Health, sets out what is known about dementia care, support and research. It highlights where improvements are being made and where improvements are needed. Read more »
8th UK Dementia Congress
Over 800 people attended the 8th UK Dementia Congress, held 5-7th November 2013 in Nottingham, to celebrate a coming together care for people living with dementia in care homes, in the community and in hospitals. Read more »
Dementia Action Alliance
The Dementia Action Alliance brings together organisations across England committed to transforming the lives of people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
Dementia Health Integration Team Bristol and South Gloucestershire
The Dementia Health Integration Team (HIT) is a team of professionals who are all working together to transform care for dementia patients across Bristol and South Gloucestershire through comprehensive research, integrating and improving care services, and by creating dementia-friendly communities. Read more »
Dementia Friendly Schools ▷ A Primer To Anti-stigma Campaigns
In this blog post, Karim Saad, describes the evaluation findings of a groundbreaking national venture to create Dementia Friendly Schools and challenge the stigma surrounding the D word. Read more »
Dementia Resource Suite
The Dementia Resource Suite contains tools and resources developed by pupils and teachers as part of an intergenerational project, to create dementia friendly communities in 22 pioneer schools across England in 2012-13. Read more »
Building dementia-friendly communities: A priority for everyone
This report, published by the Alzheiner’s Society, explores evidence from people with dementia about their experiences of living in their community and the ten key things they would like to see in a dementia-friendly community. Read more »