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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Dementia 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 ...
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The 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. ...
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New 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 ...
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Tom’s half marathon in his capital city – Cardiff
Find out why Tom is taking on the Cardiff half this year for Dementia UK!...
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Dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, Helen Springthorpe, retires after 15 amazing years at Dementia UK
Helen Springthorpe is retiring after a 37-year nursing career, with 15 years being spent as an Admiral Nurse for Dementia UK....
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NHS 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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New partnership on Helpline for Lewy body dementia
We are proud to be launching a new partnership with The Lewy Body Society this week, to offer expert advice and information on Lewy body dementia through our ...
Read moreA Dementia UK team effort at the Great North Run
A Dementia UK team effort at the Great North Run We spoke to our Service Evaluator, Lucy Crystal, and Admiral Nurse, Brian Walton, about their participation in ...
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