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Mark OakleyMark Oakley
April 14, 2022

Getting to know you: Mark Oakley, Admiral Nurse

In this series, we meet Admiral Nurses from a variety of settings. Meet Mark Oakley, an Admiral Nurse at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS ...

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Urmila's TFAC tea party, chutneys on the tableUrmila's TFAC tea party, chutneys on the table
April 5, 2022

After being apart for so long, holding a Time for a Cuppa event brought love and joy to me and my family

Read abut Urmila's Time for a Cuppa tea party incorporating delicious Indian recipes, and her work as a Volunteer Ambassador for Dementia UK....

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Rachael Lowe, Clinic Admiral Nurse at a fair with a Dementia UK sign in the backgroundRachael Lowe, Clinic Admiral Nurse at a fair with a Dementia UK sign in the background
March 31, 2022

Seven things you should know about dementia – Admiral Nurses series

Seven of our dementia specialist Admiral nurses share the one thing they wish people knew about dementia and dementia care....

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Someone looks at their bills with a cup of tea while on their ipadSomeone looks at their bills with a cup of tea while on their ipad
March 23, 2022

Advice for carers and people with dementia on the cost of living crisis

We have collated advice and tips for carers and people with dementia around the cost of living crisis....

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Time for a Cuppa tea party as someone eats a sconeTime for a Cuppa tea party as someone eats a scone
March 1, 2022

Janet’s 10th Time for a Cuppa event for her mum

Read more about Janet's Time for a Cuppa story and her top tips for your event....

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February 23, 2022

LGBT+ dementia services

We have collated a list of LGBT+ dementia support services across the UK. The services below offer support to the LGBT+ community....

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Barbara and her dog, NovaBarbara and her dog, Nova
February 18, 2022

Barbara and Nova’s March Dog Walking Challenge

Barbara and Nova's March Dog Walking Challenge: Barbara and her beloved Collie, Nova, took part in the 2021 March Dog Walking Challenge. Read their story here....

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Mark air kisses his partner who is standing in the crowdMark air kisses his partner who is standing in the crowd
January 19, 2022

Mark’s London Marathon story

Mark took part in the London Marathon to raise money for Dementia UK after his mum was diagnosed and supported by an Admiral Nurse. Read his story here....

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Jean WooldridgeJean Wooldridge
December 23, 2021

Coping with feelings of loss this Christmas

Since 2019, Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline has had a 48% increase in calls relating to bereavement, which includes feelings of grief and loss ...

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child and grandparents gardeningchild and grandparents gardening
November 19, 2021

Grief, loss, and bereavement – how you can support children and teenagers

For Children's Grief Awareness Week, our Admiral Nurses Maggie, Diane and Jody look at how parents and adults can support children and young people experiencing...

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