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Dementia UK at The Alzheimer’s Show, 7-8 June
We are delighted to be offering Admiral Nurse clinic sessions at the Alzheimer's show at Olympia, London....
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Is free personal care part of the solution for the mounting social care crisis?
Free personal care is a possible solution to help families living with the life-limiting effects of dementia....
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Advice on Supporting a Family Member with Dementia at Easter
Easter is a time for many families to come together. However it can prove challenging for families if a family member has dementia, particularly if routines ...
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Money Saving Expert promotes council tax reductions for people living with long-term health conditions
The Welsh Government launches a standardised form this week so that vulnerable families can claim council tax reductions simply and accessibly....
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Reconnecting to someone with dementia through the arts
A guest blog from Alison Stewart, intern at the Northampton Filmhouse and the Royal & Derngate. Her focus has been on reaching people living with dementia and ...
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Mother’s Day: Advice on giving yourself time to grieve
Mother’s Day is a time for lots of personal feelings and memories. Whilst some people may count the day as a celebration, painful memories can be evoked for ...
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New online course for carers and professionals to help them understand dementia’s progression
We spoke to Consultant Admiral Nurse, Sharron Tolman, around this new free online course for family carers of people living with dementia and health and social ...
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Central England Co-op celebrates hitting £1 million fundraising milestone for Dementia UK
We are delighted to announce today that Central England Co-operative has raised an incredible £1 million for Dementia UK.The Society has been supporting the ...
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World Book Day – supporting people with dementia and their family carers to continue reading
In this guest blog, Dementia UK’s Practice and Professional Development Lead, Rachel Thompson, tells us about some of challenges reading poses to people ...
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