Mary sent in this piece of writing that her 13 year old daughter Molly wrote, for the BBC '500 words' competition. It's told from the point of view of her ...
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Our Volunteer Ambassador, Jean Broscombe, talks about staying healthy and connected this Carers Week
Loneliness as a carer is something that Jean has experienced - read her story....
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A big thank you to our Volunteer Ambassadors
We would like to say a big thank you to our brilliant Volunteer Ambassadors; they work alongside the Dementia UK team to help us reach out to individuals who ...
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Keeping pace with one another – Bill and Pauline have run over 1000 marathons between them
Husband and wife, Bill and Pauline, ran the London Marathon in aid of Dementia UK this year and raised £2000. Bill has run a total of 515 marathons and Pauline...
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Learning a thing or two from our amazing school fundraisers
We’re delighted that Todmorden CE J, I & N School, a church school in West Yorkshire, decided that their chosen charity over Lent would be Dementia UK....
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Admiral Nurse Helen Green’s tips for enjoying an outing, with a person with dementia
Here are some tips on taking a person with dementia out for the afternoon or the day, whether you are going to a restaurant or café, or to a park or garden ...
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Consensus Statement on Sustainable Funding for Public Health
We call on Government to increase investment in public health in England to prevent ill health, reduce health inequalities, and support a sustainable health and...
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Dementia UK at The Alzheimer’s Show, 7-8 June
We are delighted to be offering Admiral Nurse clinic sessions at the Alzheimer's show at Olympia, London....
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Is free personal care part of the solution for the mounting social care crisis?
Free personal care is a possible solution to help families living with the life-limiting effects of dementia....
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Advice on Supporting a Family Member with Dementia at Easter
Easter is a time for many families to come together. However it can prove challenging for families if a family member has dementia, particularly if routines ...
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