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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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 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 ...
Read moreDementia care needs urgent overhaul
The cost of dementia care for UK families stands at £11.6 billion. Shockingly, 40% of those with dementia also live with significant depression and anxiety....
Read moreDoubling the Distance!
This is my second year of fundraising for Dementia UK and I’m filled with anticipation as I’ll be tackling the RideLondon-Surrey 100 later on in the year! ...
Read moreOur Helpline has been shortlisted for a prestigious award
The Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline has been shortlisted for a ‘Commitment to Carers Award’ at the RCNi Nurse Awards, due to take place on July 4th. The ...
Read moreDementia UK Volunteer Ambassador honoured as Unsung Hero
Our Volunteer Ambassador, Sheila Wainwright, honoured for her work in raising awareness of dementia in Wakefield and beyond. We are delighted to announce that ...
Read moreDevon Admiral Nurse Wins ‘Community Nurse of the Year’ Award
Heidi Crook, Devon’s first Admiral Nurse, has won the ‘Community Nurse of the Year’ award. This was the first community focused awards ceremony in Devon ...
Read moreVolunteers’ Week
To celebrate Volunteers’ Week we spoke to three Volunteer Ambassadors who have been working together to make a difference in Huddersfield. Maureen W and ...
Read moreDementia friendly postman
In this blog post, Karen Harrison Dening, the Head of Research and Publications at Dementia UK, writes about the difficulty many public places might create for ...
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