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 ...
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Managing household duties as a couple
Dr Gayle Madden, Admiral Nurse Professional and Practice Development Facilitator, talks about how couples living with dementia can work together to manage their...
Read moreAn Interview with an Admiral Nurse: Sarah Farmer-Wright
Sarah Farmer-Wright is a community Admiral Nurse based in Norfolk. I qualified as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) in 1987. My passion for dementia care was ...
Read moreNew range of Christmas cards available from Dementia UK
A great mix of festive, fun and more traditional Christmas cards are now available to buy on our online shop. All of our cards come in packs of 10, with ...
Read moreMaxine’s Great North Run story: A Step in the Right Direction
Running has completely changed my life. I lost my Mum seven years ago. She had Alzheimer’s. She was a very smart woman and was always well-dressed. She did ...
Read moreRefreshed NICE guideline on dementia: A second bite of the apple?
In June 2018 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidance on dementia[1] – which was the second dementia guideline ...
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 moreDementia UK Publishes Carer’s Assessment Guidance
The resource raises awareness of the support that carers of someone with dementia can claim. Dementia UK has published new advice on how people looking after ...
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 morePeak District Trekfest 2018 – Getting through the highs and lows
As with anything in life, there are highs and lows. Since undertaking Trekfest for Dementia UK, one of my highs has become realising how fit I actually am. ...
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