Driving is something that many people take for granted, so when a person is diagnosed with dementia, they may start to worry that they will no longer be able to...
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Running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Grandad
We are a group of five cousins that are running the Royal Parks half marathon in aid of our amazing Grandad; the most incredible person that we know....
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Reflections on a clinical academic PhD
Thoughts from our Consultant Admiral Nurse, Emily Oliver, on undertaking a clinical academic PhD and how it has helped developed her skills across a broad range...
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Dementia UK Christmas Carol Concert
The 2019 Carol Concert is on Wednesday 4th December, 7pm, at St George’s Church, Hanover Square, London. Tickets will be on sale 5th September....
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‘Fog’ by Molly Howick, aged 13
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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