Empowered Conversations
@empconvs.bsky.social
We empower families affected by dementia to live as well as they can by delivering evidence based and researched communication courses, one to one dementia focused therapeutic support, regular webinars and a carers voice group.
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Is dementia affecting your family? (find out about the support available in Greater Manchester)
YouTube video by The Empowered Conversations Approach
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We empower #GreaterManchester families affected by #dementia to live as well as they can. Watch this short film to find out more.
youtu.be/8bW1m7siQtU
youtu.be/8bW1m7siQtU
Excited to be at #DementiaCongress25 this year, and it's on our doorstep!
We will be sharing the work of Empowered through Fiona's story. We'd love to invite you along to find out more:
Day 2 - 11.30 - 12.45pm - Green Room, Parallel Session 4
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social
We will be sharing the work of Empowered through Fiona's story. We'd love to invite you along to find out more:
Day 2 - 11.30 - 12.45pm - Green Room, Parallel Session 4
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social
Only 4 days to go until the 19th UK Dementia Congress!
We’re so happy to have York St John University joining us as the Academic Partner for this year’s event.
Find out more about York St John University’s work: buff.ly/L9TLF6V
Book your tickets here: buff.ly/E8QVXiy
@yorkstjohn.bsky.social
We’re so happy to have York St John University joining us as the Academic Partner for this year’s event.
Find out more about York St John University’s work: buff.ly/L9TLF6V
Book your tickets here: buff.ly/E8QVXiy
@yorkstjohn.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Excited to be at #DementiaCongress25 this year, and it's on our doorstep!
We will be sharing the work of Empowered through Fiona's story. We'd love to invite you along to find out more:
Day 2 - 11.30 - 12.45pm - Green Room, Parallel Session 4
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social
We will be sharing the work of Empowered through Fiona's story. We'd love to invite you along to find out more:
Day 2 - 11.30 - 12.45pm - Green Room, Parallel Session 4
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social
We delivered an Empowered Conversations course to Salford Royal team members, it offers a chance to #pause, #reflect and get #curious around how #dementia impacts on #communication.
@ageuksandt.bsky.social deliver Empowered Conversations for family affected by #dementia and for professionals.
@ageuksandt.bsky.social deliver Empowered Conversations for family affected by #dementia and for professionals.
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We delivered an Empowered Conversations course to Salford Royal team members, it offers a chance to #pause, #reflect and get #curious around how #dementia impacts on #communication.
@ageuksandt.bsky.social deliver Empowered Conversations for family affected by #dementia and for professionals.
@ageuksandt.bsky.social deliver Empowered Conversations for family affected by #dementia and for professionals.
This is happening on Friday! It will be a great opportunity to come together, have fun, eat scones, find out what dementia support is available and learn more about what happens at Salford University.
Will we see you there?
Emma
Will we see you there?
Emma
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is happening on Friday! It will be a great opportunity to come together, have fun, eat scones, find out what dementia support is available and learn more about what happens at Salford University.
Will we see you there?
Emma
Will we see you there?
Emma
Proud to be supporting this fantastic event for #worldalzheimersmonth with @salforduni.bsky.social, Goofus Theatre, @ageuksandt.bsky.social and a range of fantastic dementia organisations and groups from #GreaterManchester.
August 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Proud to be supporting this fantastic event for #worldalzheimersmonth with @salforduni.bsky.social, Goofus Theatre, @ageuksandt.bsky.social and a range of fantastic dementia organisations and groups from #GreaterManchester.
Anne-Marie shares her Empowered experience.
With funding support, the team provide #GreaterManchester #families affected by #dementia with #communication #courses and #therapeutic support.
Empowered Conversations is a project of #AgeUKSalfordandTrafford.
Info - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk
With funding support, the team provide #GreaterManchester #families affected by #dementia with #communication #courses and #therapeutic support.
Empowered Conversations is a project of #AgeUKSalfordandTrafford.
Info - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Anne-Marie shares her Empowered experience.
With funding support, the team provide #GreaterManchester #families affected by #dementia with #communication #courses and #therapeutic support.
Empowered Conversations is a project of #AgeUKSalfordandTrafford.
Info - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk
With funding support, the team provide #GreaterManchester #families affected by #dementia with #communication #courses and #therapeutic support.
Empowered Conversations is a project of #AgeUKSalfordandTrafford.
Info - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk
Empowered Conversations course with staff & students at #Salford Royal.
It offers a reflective space to explore #dementia and #communication. For more information:
empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/
@emmavardy2.bsky.social @lindseydarley1.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
It offers a reflective space to explore #dementia and #communication. For more information:
empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/
@emmavardy2.bsky.social @lindseydarley1.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Empowered Conversations course with staff & students at #Salford Royal.
It offers a reflective space to explore #dementia and #communication. For more information:
empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/
@emmavardy2.bsky.social @lindseydarley1.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
It offers a reflective space to explore #dementia and #communication. For more information:
empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/
@emmavardy2.bsky.social @lindseydarley1.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
We offer communication courses for people who want to change, to get curious and create conversations that people with dementia can join in with.
Our next family courses for people living in Greater Manchester - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk
Our next family courses for people living in Greater Manchester - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk
July 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We offer communication courses for people who want to change, to get curious and create conversations that people with dementia can join in with.
Our next family courses for people living in Greater Manchester - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk
Our next family courses for people living in Greater Manchester - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk
It's #NationalCarersWeek! Listen to Anne-Marie describe the support provided for family caregivers of people with dementia in Greater Manchester.
Helping carers to stay well makes sense for families, communities, economies and society. Can we move the conversation over to prevention?
Helping carers to stay well makes sense for families, communities, economies and society. Can we move the conversation over to prevention?
June 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
It's #NationalCarersWeek! Listen to Anne-Marie describe the support provided for family caregivers of people with dementia in Greater Manchester.
Helping carers to stay well makes sense for families, communities, economies and society. Can we move the conversation over to prevention?
Helping carers to stay well makes sense for families, communities, economies and society. Can we move the conversation over to prevention?
We deliver communication courses for professionals supporting people living with dementia. I could bang on about outcomes or what the course will offer you, or I could just share this quote from somebody who has just finished the course! For more information - empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/
May 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We deliver communication courses for professionals supporting people living with dementia. I could bang on about outcomes or what the course will offer you, or I could just share this quote from somebody who has just finished the course! For more information - empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/
To recognise #DementiaActionWeek2025 #DAW2025 I'm sharing this quote from a care worker who completed the Empowered Conversations : Professional course in April.
#communication #training #greatermanchester #connection #dementia
#communication #training #greatermanchester #connection #dementia
May 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
To recognise #DementiaActionWeek2025 #DAW2025 I'm sharing this quote from a care worker who completed the Empowered Conversations : Professional course in April.
#communication #training #greatermanchester #connection #dementia
#communication #training #greatermanchester #connection #dementia
Sharing Ronelle's story with you for Dementia Action Week 2025.
#DAW2025 #dementia #communication #free #courses #greatermanchester
#DAW2025 #dementia #communication #free #courses #greatermanchester
May 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Sharing Ronelle's story with you for Dementia Action Week 2025.
#DAW2025 #dementia #communication #free #courses #greatermanchester
#DAW2025 #dementia #communication #free #courses #greatermanchester
Last week I met with Claire and Dawn from Mobilise to find out more about their #AI solution for #CarersAssessments.
Fascinating webinar with so much opportunity for improving the support provided to family caregivers.
Did you miss it? We taped it -
youtu.be/PKGLVGAg0sQ?...
Fascinating webinar with so much opportunity for improving the support provided to family caregivers.
Did you miss it? We taped it -
youtu.be/PKGLVGAg0sQ?...
In Conversation with ... Mobilise
YouTube video by The Empowered Conversations Approach
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Last week I met with Claire and Dawn from Mobilise to find out more about their #AI solution for #CarersAssessments.
Fascinating webinar with so much opportunity for improving the support provided to family caregivers.
Did you miss it? We taped it -
youtu.be/PKGLVGAg0sQ?...
Fascinating webinar with so much opportunity for improving the support provided to family caregivers.
Did you miss it? We taped it -
youtu.be/PKGLVGAg0sQ?...
Last week we supported Kook Ensemble and The Lowry to host a wonderful, seaside themed afternoon of #connection, cake and cahoots.
The amazing Kook Ensemble shared a flavour of their breathtaking show, #SAND.
#creativity #dementia #movement #fun #play
The amazing Kook Ensemble shared a flavour of their breathtaking show, #SAND.
#creativity #dementia #movement #fun #play
May 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Last week we supported Kook Ensemble and The Lowry to host a wonderful, seaside themed afternoon of #connection, cake and cahoots.
The amazing Kook Ensemble shared a flavour of their breathtaking show, #SAND.
#creativity #dementia #movement #fun #play
The amazing Kook Ensemble shared a flavour of their breathtaking show, #SAND.
#creativity #dementia #movement #fun #play
Do you need an injection of creativity into your week? There are still a few places available to join Mary and others to get playful around creating communication where everyone is supported. Interested? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1338539019...
#free #creative #conversation #dementia
#free #creative #conversation #dementia
May 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Do you need an injection of creativity into your week? There are still a few places available to join Mary and others to get playful around creating communication where everyone is supported. Interested? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1338539019...
#free #creative #conversation #dementia
#free #creative #conversation #dementia
Fantastic 'In Conversation...' coming up for any interested in #music and #dementia.
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat...
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
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@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Fantastic 'In Conversation...' coming up for any interested in #music and #dementia.
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@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
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@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social
Interested to find out how #AI has been used to process #carersassessments freeing up #SocialWorker #keyworkers time to focus on in-depth support for #carers?
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@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @dpcic.bsky.social @socialworkengland.bsky.social
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@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @dpcic.bsky.social @socialworkengland.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Interested to find out how #AI has been used to process #carersassessments freeing up #SocialWorker #keyworkers time to focus on in-depth support for #carers?
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat...
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @dpcic.bsky.social @socialworkengland.bsky.social
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@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @dpcic.bsky.social @socialworkengland.bsky.social
Building on our theme of play, I'll be chatting with Chloe & Mike from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social to find out more about their research on #playwork within #carehomes. Interested to find out more?
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#dementia #webinar #play #creativity #connections
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#dementia #webinar #play #creativity #connections
April 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Building on our theme of play, I'll be chatting with Chloe & Mike from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social to find out more about their research on #playwork within #carehomes. Interested to find out more?
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat...
#dementia #webinar #play #creativity #connections
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#dementia #webinar #play #creativity #connections
Have you come across #BrickBasedBrains? In this short Kitty explains what it is and shares a brilliant rap! Play is an amazing in the moment way of #connecting with anybody, especially people with #dementia!
creativeconfidencecic.co.uk
creativeconfidencecic.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Have you come across #BrickBasedBrains? In this short Kitty explains what it is and shares a brilliant rap! Play is an amazing in the moment way of #connecting with anybody, especially people with #dementia!
creativeconfidencecic.co.uk
creativeconfidencecic.co.uk
Donna recently completed the Empowered Conversations : Professional course funded by GM Social Care Hub.
To read the full story visit our website - empowered-conversations.co.uk/news/
#connections #dementia #socialcare #gm #uk
To read the full story visit our website - empowered-conversations.co.uk/news/
#connections #dementia #socialcare #gm #uk
March 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Donna recently completed the Empowered Conversations : Professional course funded by GM Social Care Hub.
To read the full story visit our website - empowered-conversations.co.uk/news/
#connections #dementia #socialcare #gm #uk
To read the full story visit our website - empowered-conversations.co.uk/news/
#connections #dementia #socialcare #gm #uk
Mary & Maxine invite those who want to relate to a #dementia diagnosis as a starting point for #creativity, intimacy, compassion and yes, #JOY to join the conversation.
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@gailgreg.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
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@gailgreg.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Mary & Maxine invite those who want to relate to a #dementia diagnosis as a starting point for #creativity, intimacy, compassion and yes, #JOY to join the conversation.
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in.../register
@gailgreg.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in.../register
@gailgreg.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
I love play! I love to be silly! I'm excited that our next webinars will be exploring #play, in different ways, but within a #dementia context.
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#free #webinar #dementia
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#free #webinar #dementia
March 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I love play! I love to be silly! I'm excited that our next webinars will be exploring #play, in different ways, but within a #dementia context.
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat...
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat...
#free #webinar #dementia
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#free #webinar #dementia
We have a couple of Empowered Conversations : Professionals left providing #free #dementia #communication courses for registered staff members working in Social Care in Greater Manchester:
* Wed 26 March, 2, 9 April, 2 – 3.30
* Tue 15, 22, 29 April – 2 – 3.30
Email - joey.hetherington@nhs.net
* Wed 26 March, 2, 9 April, 2 – 3.30
* Tue 15, 22, 29 April – 2 – 3.30
Email - joey.hetherington@nhs.net
March 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We have a couple of Empowered Conversations : Professionals left providing #free #dementia #communication courses for registered staff members working in Social Care in Greater Manchester:
* Wed 26 March, 2, 9 April, 2 – 3.30
* Tue 15, 22, 29 April – 2 – 3.30
Email - joey.hetherington@nhs.net
* Wed 26 March, 2, 9 April, 2 – 3.30
* Tue 15, 22, 29 April – 2 – 3.30
Email - joey.hetherington@nhs.net
Brick Based Brains - say it fast if you can! I'll be in conversation with the wonderful Kitty Short in a couple of weeks finding out all about her work. Want to join us?
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#webinar #free #dementia #creative #wellbeing
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#webinar #free #dementia #creative #wellbeing
March 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Brick Based Brains - say it fast if you can! I'll be in conversation with the wonderful Kitty Short in a couple of weeks finding out all about her work. Want to join us?
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat...
#webinar #free #dementia #creative #wellbeing
emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat...
#webinar #free #dementia #creative #wellbeing
In Conversation with ... Helen Rhodes was fascinating exploring smell disorders. What happens if we lose flavour? We smell artificial sugars, what is the flavour of a glass of diet coke if we can't smell? Watch it here.
youtu.be/BEr82-wh_wU
#tastedisorder #smelldisorder #dementia #webinar
youtu.be/BEr82-wh_wU
#tastedisorder #smelldisorder #dementia #webinar
In Conversation with ... Fifth Sense (loss of smell and taste)
YouTube video by The Empowered Conversations Approach
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In Conversation with ... Helen Rhodes was fascinating exploring smell disorders. What happens if we lose flavour? We smell artificial sugars, what is the flavour of a glass of diet coke if we can't smell? Watch it here.
youtu.be/BEr82-wh_wU
#tastedisorder #smelldisorder #dementia #webinar
youtu.be/BEr82-wh_wU
#tastedisorder #smelldisorder #dementia #webinar
What happens when our favourite drink suddenly tastes terrible,or a lovely meal out smells so bad we can't eat it? Find out why it happens, the impact of this and some work arounds that might help.
#dementia #senses #smell #taste #loss #webinar #free
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#dementia #senses #smell #taste #loss #webinar #free
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March 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM