Dementia Friend's information sessions
The Alzheimer’s Society has announced information sessions across England over the next 3 months which you can attend to find out more about and sign up to become a Dementia Friend. Read more »
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Better information about dementia in West Berkshire
The project aims to give people with dementia and their carers living in West Berkshire access to the information they want and need via a variety of media, including a local Dementia information website, to inform, empower and improve lives. Read more »
Reaching out to BME communities in London
The Alzheimer’s Society has launched a volunteer project, ‘Connecting Communities’, which aims to raise awareness of dementia within black and minority ethnic (BME) communities across eight London boroughs. Read more »
Christmas to remember campaign
The ‘Christmas to remember’ campaign aims to raise awareness of dementia and encourage people to take appropriate action if they spot signs of the condition in family or friends over the festive season. Read more »
Dementia Congress conversation
A selection of the tweets and photos which emerged during the 7th UK Dementia Congress held in Brighton, 30 October-1 November 2012. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 55
The October 2012 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, features: York Dementia Without Walls project; accessible writing; commentary from Peter Jones and an obituary to James Douglas. Read more »
Informed About Dementia DVD
This series of 6 videos. developed by NHS Education for Scotland, aims to support staff and students improve their dementia awareness, knowledge and skills. Read more »
UK drives international research on dementia
As part of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia, the government recently held an event to showcase the UK’s research facilities and explore how to drive forward international research on dementia. Read more »
Growing support for dementia compact
The English Community Care Association recently announced many more providers have signed up to the Dementia Care and Support Compactand and improving services to people who have dementia.
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Agnes and Nancy in conversation
As part of BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Listening Project’, best friends Agnes and Nancy confront attitudes towards dementia head-on in a fascinating conversation about their experiences with dementia. Read more »