People living with dementia are being given more support thanks to a new role at Trinity Hospice. Trinity has welcomed its first Admiral Nurse, Lorna Webber, ...
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It’s time to give dementia care the focus it needs
Many of us last night watched the programme ‘Care’ on BBC1. It was, in many ways a telling and moving story of the struggles we hear every day at Dementia ...
Read moreOur response to Matt Hancock’s long-term vision for the NHS
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, announced today his long-term vision for the NHS which focuses on prevention of health conditions. Our Director of Clinical ...
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 moreNHS At 70 – Admiral Nurse, Hannah Gardner, recognised for making a difference
With the NHS having celebrated its 70th birthday this year, our very own Admiral Nurse, Hannah Gardner, was recognised as playing an instrumental role within ...
Read moreDementia UK joins forces with Alzheimer’s charities to call on health secretary for better dementia care
Chief Admiral Nurse Dr Hilda Hayo has joined forces with the Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Director of Policy for Alzheimer’s Scotland ...
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