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Refreshed NICE guideline on dementia: A second bite of the apple?
In June 2018 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidance on dementia[1] – which was the second dementia guideline ...
Read moreDementia UK Publishes Carer’s Assessment Guidance
The resource raises awareness of the support that carers of someone with dementia can claim. Dementia UK has published new advice on how people looking after ...
Read moreHelpline Admiral Nurse Awarded for 20 Years of Service
Amazing achievement from Dave Bell who continues to support families facing the most complex cases of dementia. Admiral Nurse Dave Bell has been honoured for 20...
Read moreDementia UK team nominated for prestigious industry award
Dementia UK’s Practice and Professional Development Team has been nominated for a prestigious Nursing Times Workforce Award, to be announced at a ceremony in ...
Read moreWe’re on the move
On 19th October 2018, Dementia UK will be moving from its current head office in Holloway Road. Why are you moving? Over the last few years, our team has grown ...
Read moreThe most common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease revealed
This World Alzheimer’s Day, Dementia UK has compiled the six most common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease, heard by our specialist dementia nurses. ...
Read moreNew Specialist Dementia Nurse for North Somerset’s Weston General Hospital
North Somerset has appointed a new Admiral Nurse for Weston Area Health NHS Trust (WAHT) at Weston General Hospital. Sarah Oakwood will play a key role in ...
Read moreSusan’s story: why I’ve left a gift in my Will
“My mother, Annie, had dementia for ten years. It was not easily recognised at first as she was very resourceful in masking the symptoms. She was ...
Read moreDementia specialist Admiral Nurse, Helen Springthorpe, retires after 15 amazing years at Dementia UK
Helen Springthorpe is retiring after a 37-year nursing career, with 15 years being spent as an Admiral Nurse for Dementia UK. Throughout her career, Helen has ...
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