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Damian Murphy
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Co director Innovations in Dementia CIC. Liverpool fan.
#GettingAlong relationships in dementia
#AGoodLifeWithDementia post diagnostic courses FOR ppl w dementia created and delivered BY ppl w dementia. It feels nice over here! All views my own
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Here's an interesting taking part opportunity.
Gemma's wants to know:
What helps you feel comfortable (or puts you off) joining in research and Which creative approaches feel helpful
www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-... have a chat with Gemma or a discussion in your DEEP group!
Your help needed to shape a proposal on making research more accessible to people with dementia - DEEP
Dear all, here's a message from the Gemma Willingham-Storr I’m getting in touch to invite people with lived experience of dementia and carers who would like to share their views to help shape a new re...
www.dementiavoices.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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The classy move would have been to give Machado the FIFA Peace Prize in return.
January 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Aaj... was great to be involved in facilitating these conversations. Brilliant contributions from people living with dementia with plenty to say. @innovationsindementia
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January 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Aaj... was great to be involved in facilitating these conversations. Brilliant contributions from people living with dementia with plenty to say. @innovationsindementia
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January 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Good writing for people with dementia is good writing for everyone. the accessible writing guide is a brilliant resource

www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/wp-content/u...
March 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
And no one should go unless to Mexico or Canada.
Years ago I’d said to my son “We should go the World Cup”…That’s definitely off the table for us, but looks like no one is going.
The Trump administration will stop processing tourist visas for citizens of one third of the world’s countries.
January 15, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Clear communication matters when working with people with dementia as research partners. This short video and guidance from @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social & @innov-dementia.bsky.social shares practical tips shaped by lived experience.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/lets-talk-de...
Let’s Talk Dementia – Supporting communication in research partnerships - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Clear guidance and a short video on supporting communication when people with dementia work as research partners. Practical tips from lived experience.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
January 15, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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In honour of our 400th follower today @librariesconnected.bsky.social here is a fantastic bit of work we were proud to be involved with @readingagency.bsky.social Books and resources around living with #dementia available free at your local #library readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/...
January 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Do give my organisation a follow if you are interested in creative and positive #dementia work. We moved to BlueSky and have found it difficult to build our profile in this space. @innov-dementia.bsky.social
A warm #Bluesky welcome to @imcmillan.bsky.social who we have loved working with over the years. Perfect time to remember the #Unfurlings -banners for hope & change created by people with #dementia View them all here theunfurlings.org.uk - & we have the 'real' versions awaiting a next exhibition...
January 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Do you know any individual, team or organisation working in #dementia who make a difference to people with #dementia ? Nominations open for the UK Dementia Awards. Also you can become a co-operative member of @dementiacommunity.bsky.social for as little as £1 Full of dementia inspiration & knowledge
🏅Submit your nominations for the UK Dementia Awards 2026🏅

With 15 #awards to choose from, help us to celebrate the outstanding individuals, teams & organisations who truly make a difference for people with #dementia.

#Nominate for #UKDA2026 today ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
January 14, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Interested in brain health in relation to the experiences and impact for people who are from #LGBTQIA+ communities. @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social are hosting a day of exploration, knowledge building and connections. All information in the flyer shown. Register interest ASAP
January 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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We are delighted to announce Round 2 of our Flexible Fund will launch soon! Join us on Thursday, 22nd January at 12pm GMT for a live information and Q&A webinar led by our network leads Chris Fox and Georgina Charlesworth, and hosted by Dementia Researcher.

www.youtube.com/live/1F25Dnn...
SPIN-D Flexible Funding Information + Q&A
This Livestream session will focus on sharing information on Round 2 of the SPIN D Flexible Funding call and will provide practical guidance for researchers considering an application. The event will...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ Launch 5th Feb '26, in Sheffield. Brings together people with lived experience of dementia, researchers, designers & health professionals, to rethink how tech can help people with dementia live full, independent & connected lives.
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Select tickets – BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ Launch – Inox, Level 5, Students' Union Building Durham Road, Sheffield
BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ Launch – Inox, Level 5, Students' Union Building Durham Road, Sheffield, Thu 5 Feb 2026 - The BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ in funded by the Engineering and Physical...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Interested in brain health in relation to the experiences and impact for people who are from #LGBTQIA+ communities. @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social are hosting a day of exploration, knowledge building and connections. All information in the flyer shown. Register interest ASAP
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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"The future can only look after itself…We hope people will accept us whether bright and breezy or feeling low. We ourselves all try to shine. If we share the love around, everyone feels safer - it's community. By helping others, I help myself' #Dementia #Wisdom via @innov-dementia.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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A 'must read' from @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social Communication skills for researchers to support people with dementia to be partners in research. Highly recommended 👇
Let’s Talk Dementia — co‑produced resources to help researchers adapt communication when involving people with dementia as partners in research.
Funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social
Great work led by @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social and the PCPH team. Check the link below
www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
Let’s Talk Dementia
Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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A warm #Bluesky welcome to @imcmillan.bsky.social who we have loved working with over the years. Perfect time to remember the #Unfurlings -banners for hope & change created by people with #dementia View them all here theunfurlings.org.uk - & we have the 'real' versions awaiting a next exhibition...
January 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Fantastic work that @innov-dementia.bsky.social has been happy to, peripherally, support 👇
Let’s Talk Dementia — co‑produced resources to help researchers adapt communication when involving people with dementia as partners in research.
Funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social
Great work led by @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social and the PCPH team. Check the link below
www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
Let’s Talk Dementia
Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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A new taking part opportunity. On what? – Well YOU can decide! Do you want to help Jess put together a new investigation around issues of stigma around dementia? Then see this and message Jess! www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...
Your chance to speak on issues around stigma of dementia and social exclusion - DEEP
We’ve been contacted by Jessica Kay who wants to lead a project alongside someone living with  dementia (It could be you!) She is a PhD Student at University College London (UCL). For further informat...
www.dementiavoices.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Co-production has always been at the heart of our work in #dementia. Our @rachaellitherland.bsky.social said this recently about co-production, as part of @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social It's not easy, it's not perfect, it's about mistakes, relationships and values.
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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After Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent MMR paper:

Measles cases: up 1200%
Mumps cases: up 70,000%
Multiple fatalities

People with no science knowledge were taken in by Wakefield.

People with no science knowledge are taken in by anti-vaxxers.

Listen to scientists

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Vaccine warning for England as one in five children start school unprotected
Experts say country needs ‘wake up call’ with levels far below those needed for herd immunity
www.theguardian.com
August 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM