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SPIN-Dementia Network Plus
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SPIN-D Network+ supports research and community engagement to improve people’s experience of living with dementia. Funded by Alzheimer’s Society, ESRC (UKRI) and NIHR.
Delighted to see @chrifox.bsky.social (Prof Chris Fox) featured in Saga Magazine, recently, discussing 7 unusual and early signs of dementia you might miss.

Read the full article here: www.saga.co.uk/magazine/hea...
7 early signs of dementia you might miss
Memory loss is seen as the main symptom of Alzheimer’s and dementia, but in the early stages there can be many others.
www.saga.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 1:55 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
🚀 SPIN-D Network+ launched one year ago on 4th November 2024! We have shared some of our highlights from the past year in our November network newsletter: spindementianet.org/newsletters/. We look forward to building on this work in the year to come @nihr.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social #ESRC
November 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
As the seasons change, we’ve been reflecting on the role of nature in well-being and research. At this year’s SPIN-D Festival Science and Arts of Brain Health & Dementia, attendees took part in a gardening workshop at the UCL People and Nature Lab.

spindementianet.org/2025/10/16/r...
Reflections on SPIN-D Festival of Arts and Science People and Nature Lab Gardening Workshop 2025
The workshop was a short, hands-on session held in UCL East’s People and Nature Lab. While the Lab primarily supports research and teaching on biodiversity loss and ecological degradation, it also …
spindementianet.org
October 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
@chrifox.bsky.social SPIN-D co-lead discusses the SPLENDID Project, which is designed to improve social prescribing for dementia patients and their families.
open.spotify.com/episode/3krl...

#DementiaCare #SocialPrescribing #HealthyAging #CommunityCare #Innovation
Social Prescribing: Prof. Chris Fox discusses the SPLENDID Project, non pharmacological therapies and importance of link workers
open.spotify.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Reflections from the SPIN-D Film Festival 2025 are now live.

Two days of screenings, discussion and community at UCL East showed how film can bring dementia into focus in ways research reports cannot: spindementianet.org/2025/09/16/s....

Explore the playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis....
Spotlight on Stories – Reflections from the SPIN-D Film Festival 2025
As part of the Let’s Talk Dementia: Fiction, Fact and Hope conference, the SPIN-D Network+ hosted a three-part Film Festival celebrating lived experiences of dementia through powerful storytelling,…
spindementianet.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Had the chance to join the SPIN-D & represent the INTERDEM Academy. Grateful for insights on intersectionality, stigma & lived experience. Excited about future collaboration – and thanks to the Hans und Ilse Breuer foundation for supporting this trip! #dementia #PPIE @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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I had a wonderful time with @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social colleagues at our first annual festival in @ucl.ac.uk this week
July 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We were delighted to host The Youth Involvement and Engagement Lab's Youth Brain Health Champions at 'Let's Talk Dementia: Fiction, Fact and Hope' at UCL East.

The latest episode of their podcast is now on YouTube!

🎙️ Ep 3: Brain Health Tips and Dementia Prevention youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Announcing our exciting 🎞️ film festival 🎞️ lineup at #SPINDFestival25.

Each session will be followed by a panel discussion and a chance to speak with the filmmakers.

Find out more and register: spindementianet.org/spin-d-festi...

#SPIND
#filmfestival
#dementiafilm
June 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Announcing the Workshops on offer at 'Let's talk dementia: Fiction Fact and Hope' Festival of Science and Arts of Brain Health and Dementia.

We will have an exciting programme including poetry, textiles and gardening.

Register here: spindementianet.org/spin-d-festi...
June 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Just 22 days until 'Let's talk dementia: Fiction Fact and Hope' Festival of Science and Arts of Brain Health and Dementia.

Find out more and register on our website: spindementianet.org/spin-d-festi...
June 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🎙 SPIN-D Network+ launches the first episode in our new podcast series 'Connecting Communities and Dementia'.

📺 Episode 1: The Power of Public Involvement and Creative Collaboration in Dementia Research: youtu.be/pW2gr7wbqtk
SPIN-D Podcast - Episode #1: Inspiring Passions and Community Champions
YouTube video by SPIN-D Network Plus
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June 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM