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Dementia Community is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, a membership cooperative that provides learning and networking opportunities for the dementia care community. For more information please visit our website: journalofdementiacare.co.uk
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Nominations are now OPEN for the UK Dementia Awards 2026

There are 15 awards open for nomination, celebrating outstanding individuals, teams, and organisations across care.

Start your nomination here:
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🌟Latest news🌟

🔸Association of Ambulance Chief Executives publish winter falls advice buff.ly/B1iCXcw

🔸FIND ME Study looking for survey respondents who work on mental health wards for people with dementia buff.ly/eG7aSBU

#dementia #falls #mentalhealth #NHS
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Do you know of, or are doing, groundbreaking #dementia research?

🏅Our Dementia Research Award recognises #researcher(s) whose work has advanced our understanding of dementia, improved care & brought hope🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia #Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
December 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Do you know of a great example of #dementia-friendly design?

🏅Our Environmental Design: Best Use of #Garden/Indoor/Outdoor Space Award recognises the value of spaces that support wellbeing through design🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia #Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌟Latest news🌟

🔸‘Childhood Dementia in Scotland 2025’ report published buff.ly/R9zesWN

🔸Chief Medical Officer’s report 2025 published buff.ly/9CREtLg

#dementia
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Do you know of an outstanding example of using #tech in #dementia care?

🏅Our Technology & AI in Dementia Award celebrates the use of #digital tools, assistive #technology and #AI🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards #dementia #awards
December 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
👀Catch up on one of our most popular webinars from 2025👀

🔶 Designing Inclusive #Environments for People with #Dementia
🗣️ Presented by Sarah Waller CBE and Jennifer Bray, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester

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Designing Inclusive Environments for People with Dementia
Presenters: Sarah Waller CBE and Jennifer Bray, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester In recent years there has been a growing interest in and awareness of the importance of…
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December 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌟Latest news🌟

🔸Dementia Alliance International launch ‘Experiences Living with Dementia’ Survey buff.ly/7XVkShK

🔸Home Instead publish their 2025 New Ageing Index buff.ly/FllySo1

#dementia #ageing
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Do you know a small, independent provider doing great work?

🏅Our Independent Small Provider Award celebrates small-scale care & community organisations delivering personalised, values-led support🏅

#Nominate for the UK #Dementia #Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌟Latest news🌟

🔸Our Dementia Choir and SpudBros collaborate on ‘Brighter than the night’ #Christmas song  buff.ly/ijubi2y 🎄

🔸Global Ageing Network 2025 Research Forum Report published buff.ly/JYeGK6B

#dementia #ageing
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Do you know an inspiring dementia care leader?

🏅Our #Leadership Award values leaders who inspire excellence, drive positive change, and uplift those around them🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards #dementia #awards
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌟 Recent news highlights🌟

🔸‘Give the #music back’ launch + Yoto kit giveaway buff.ly/m1MR2Nr

🔸Advice for visiting a person with #dementia at #Christmas buff.ly/hlFv43e

🔸EOI's wanted for booklet on intimate relationships & dementia buff.ly/KCXyKUp
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Do you know of, or are providing, outstanding #EndOfLife care?

🏅Our End of Life Care Award honours those providing sensitive, respectful, and holistic care at the end of life🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards #dementia #awards
December 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🌟 Recent news highlights🌟

🔸NHS Healthy Choices Quiz launched buff.ly/whD2sja

🔸Album composed and recorded by people living with #dementia is released buff.ly/TcIXKAH

🔸Study on #delirium identifies genetic link to #Alzheimers buff.ly/LZrQPrF
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌟 Recent news highlights🌟

🔸Positive impacts of homesharing highlighted buff.ly/qcBdxVe

🔸Alzheimer's Society explore use of sunflower lanyards for people with #dementia buff.ly/jS6IA01

🔸Documentary ‘A Road Trip to Remember’ released buff.ly/KV3MtPE
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Do you know, or are part of, a fantastic dementia care team?

🏅Our Dementia Care Team Award recognises teams working in a variety of settings, delivering compassionate, person-centred care🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards #dementia #awards
December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌟 Recent news highlights🌟

🔸Report on health outcomes of people in #prisons highlights #dementia buff.ly/NAGnAsn

🔸#YoungOnset dementia care framework published buff.ly/jgMyr36

🔸Study shows that regularly listening to #music or playing an instrument lowers dementia risk buff.ly/gCB4HXW
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🌟 Recent news highlights🌟

🔸 ARUK looking for Lived Experience Group participants buff.ly/2Lzw4lJ

🔸Surveys launched to understand impact of ‘Knowledge is Power’ buff.ly/GmGPI8p

🔸 PLWD involved in creation of ‘Hundred Not Out’ beer buff.ly/xZKFsZT

#dementia
December 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Our latest webinar is now available to watch on YouTube!

This webinar explores best practice in supporting people seeking a young onset dementia diagnosis.

Watch the full webinar here:
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December 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Nominations are now OPEN for the UK Dementia Awards 2026

There are 15 awards open for nomination, celebrating outstanding individuals, teams, and organisations across care.

Start your nomination here:
buff.ly/HhVpT1q
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Free online webinar. Tomorrow! Registration open until midnight tonight.

Seeking a Young Onset Dementia Diagnosis
15th Dec · 2-3pm

The Young People w/ Dementia Team will share how they support people w/ young onset dementia.

Book free place: buff.ly/qh002SP
Follow on Eventbrite: buff.ly/F9rGNfT
December 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Dementia care news:
• Dementia Frontiers Fund launched → buff.ly/7bABAEW

• Carers UK State of Caring 2025 → buff.ly/fd0E8V4

• Care Innovation Challenge 2026 → buff.ly/NDv4AbT

• Alzheimer's Society advice for cold weather → buff.ly/FrLdIwH
December 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
NAPA Annual Activity Conference 2026: The Year of Culture

Tickets are now available for NAPA’s flagship event, bringing together people who champion activity and engagement in care.

📅 Friday 23 January 2026, 9.00am to 4.00pm BST
📍 In person
🎟️ £69.99

Book here:
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December 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Dementia care news:
• Dementia 100 Readiness survey → buff.ly/HAKrHR8

• poor mid-life heart health may increase dementia risk → buff.ly/YZsxLhq

• Young dementia carers wanted → buff.ly/olXYkZ5

• Innovation funding → buff.ly/gg4NVpc
December 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Missed our recent webinar?
You can now watch the full session on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/mjQuLAo

Webinar: Understanding Delirium in People Living with Dementia
Presenter: Alison Keizer, Consultant Nurse Dementia & Delirium, Queen’s Nurse
December 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Today’s dementia care news roundup:
• New shared-care training → buff.ly/50UTvR3

• Holiday guidance → buff.ly/5PKtITm

• Call for research internships → buff.ly/OZ0JiNG

• Consultation launched on Down Syndrome Act 2022 → buff.ly/Kzd8SA9
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM