Val Wilson, from Dorset, is one of our most active Volunteer Ambassadors. Val dedicates her time to raising awareness for Dementia UK and money to fund more ...
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Lindsay’s Brighton Marathon Blog
Here, Admiral Nurse Lindsay White tells us why she is running the Brighton Marathon on April 9th to raise funds for Dementia UK. I wouldn’t necessarily say I ...
Read moreMaureen: My Time for a Cuppa
Maureen, 78 years-old from Huddersfield, is one of the almost 2,000 people across the country who are taking part in Time for a Cuppa this year. Maureen gives ...
Read moreThe Old King in His Exile
A book review by Rachel Thompson, Professional and Practice Lead at Dementia UK This sensitive and compelling book by Austrian author Arno Geiger, which has ...
Read moreBaking with someone with dementia
What’s more evocative than the smell or taste of a favourite childhood recipe? Those memories of baking with mum come rushing back. Spending time in the ...
Read moreAdmiral Nurse Clinics
This March we will hold Admiral Nurse clinics in Norfolk and Herefordshire. To mark these events we caught up with Ian Weatherhead, the Senior Admiral Nurse ...
Read moreTimothy’s Story
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day we caught up with Timothy Morris, a supporter of Dementia UK who has shown great love and generosity in supporting his ...
Read moreBeti and David: Lost for Words
‘The Voice of Welsh Rugby’, David Parry-Jones, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s over eight years ago. Prior to that, he’d been a journalist, news ...
Read moreWhat it means to be an Admiral Nurse
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who give expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families living with dementia. We spoke to Susan ...
Read moreTom’s story: sonnets v dementia
Tom Michael Blyth is an actor working in London, originally from Blackpool. His father was incorrectly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1997, at the age of 57. ...
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