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You could be missing out on significant council tax discounts

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Many people living with someone with dementia are missing out on a 25% council tax discount worth an average of £400 a year. To highlight this issue we’ve ...

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People affected by young onset dementia invited to take survey on the support available to them

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The Angela Project is a research project investigating the services and support systems currently open to younger people living with dementia, and their ...

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International Nurses’ Day

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Every year on 12th May, on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, people join together to celebrate International Nurses’ Day. Here at Dementia UK we thought ...

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Pilot decision-making tool for GPs to aid dementia diagnosis in younger people

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An accurate and timely diagnosis is an essential part of living as well as possible with dementia. A diagnosis is an important first step towards accessing ...

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Devon’s first Admiral Nurse

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Last week saw Devon’s first Admiral Nurse begin work in the Sid Valley. Heidi Crook said she is excited and privileged to begin her new job as the area’s ...

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‘Dementia or Delirium – so what?!’

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Panellists debate the importance of dementia and delirium in acute hospitals. Dementia and delirium specialists from University College Hospital London, The ...

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Beti and David: Lost for Words

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‘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 ...

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Our Admiral Nurse service is coming to Swansea

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We have worked in close partnership with HMT Sancta Maria Hospital, and ABM University Health Board to bring the service to South Wales. Recruitment has ...

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What is Truth? An inquiry about truth and lying in dementia care

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The Mental Health Foundation report, What is Truth? An inquiry about Truth and Lying in Dementia Care examines and questions the different realities and beliefs...

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New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

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New figures released today by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, is the leading cause ...

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