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
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 ...
Read moreDevon’s first Admiral Nurse
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 ...
Read more‘Dementia or Delirium – so what?!’
Panellists debate the importance of dementia and delirium in acute hospitals. Dementia and delirium specialists from University College Hospital London, The ...
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 moreOur Admiral Nurse service is coming to Swansea
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 ...
Read moreWhat is Truth? An inquiry about truth and lying in dementia care
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...
Read moreNew figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales
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 ...
Read moreChallenges and flaws with NHS continuing healthcare
The Continuing Healthcare Alliance, which Dementia UK is part of, has produced a new report, released today, highlighting the key challenges and flaws with the...
Read moreCarer’s Week – how Admiral Nurses help carers
This week is Carer’s Week and research by Carers UK has found that a combination of inadequate support and lack of awareness from communities is having a ...
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