With the UK currently experiencing a mini heatwave, people are flocking outside to get their dose of vitamin D. However hot temperatures can cause health ...
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Dementia UK joins call to urge political leaders to act as Coronavirus poverty crisis places ‘intolerable pressure’ on carers
We are issuing an urgent plea for politicians across the UK to act to protect carers from a growing poverty crisis...
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An update on our campaigning work during the Coronavirus pandemic
We are hearing from many family carers who are vulnerable, worried and without access to the support that they need during these challenging times...
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Care home deaths up as hospital cases fall – our response
Our Director of Clinical Services, Paul Edwards, comments on the news that care home deaths from coronavirus have risen...
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First Ever Norfolk Admiral Nurse Returns to Support Local Families with Dementia in the Pandemic
Zena Aldridge, Admiral Nurse Research Fellow at Dementia UK, has temporarily returned to the Central Norfolk Admiral Nurse team...
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British international athlete Adelle Tracey announced as first Challenge Events Ambassador for Dementia UK
Adelle Tracey, British indoor 800m champion in 2016, has been appointed as the first-ever Challenge Events Ambassador for Dementia UK...
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Jim Broadbent Announced as Ambassador for Dementia UK
Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent has been named as an ambassador for Dementia UK....
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Hospice Dementia Service Named ‘Best Team’ In National Awards
St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham, has been honoured with a national award at the prestigious Dementia Care Awards....
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Huge congratulations to our Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline for winning the ‘Helpline of the Year’ award
Dementia UK’s Helpline was recognised and celebrated for its amazing work in providing information, support and advice to improve the lives of families with ...
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Dementia UK calls for consensus to fix social care
Our Director of Clinical Services, Paul Edwards, comments on the current adult social care system's failings and calls for a long term sustainable funding model...
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