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Dementia Carers Count
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Dementia Carers Count is a UK charity that supports, advocates and campaigns for dementia carers. We believe that no dementia carer should feel overwhelmed or alone🔗 www.dementiacarers.org.uk
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We're delighted to be at Dementia Congress today. We're particularly pleased to be here with a carer who's sharing her perspective as part of the panel on the use of technology in dementia care. A great opportunity to share ideas and learnings. Thank you @dementiacommunity.bsky.social #UKDC2025
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Listening to Carers: Your experiences are shaping change 💜
We’re hearing from dementia carers about the challenges and dedication behind care—support, strain & guidance matter.

Your voice helps drive real improvement.

Share your story in our survey 👉 ow.ly/IZUt50XeTmJ
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Incredible to see our 🧡 #WeSeeYou campaign live on billboards across the UK!

A huge thank you to carers who shared their stories & to JCdecaux for helping us shine a light on carers everywhere.

Your voices matter.
October 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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💜 We Hear You

Last year:
❤️‍🩹 9 in 10 carers reached crisis
❤️‍🩹 3 in 4 had no backup plan
❤️‍🩹 Most had too little support

Its your turn to share your caring experiences - the 2025 Carer Survey is LIVE!

👉 : ow.ly/bIR150WZZRR
September 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone.

We’ve partnered with Amazon to launch a FREE Alexa Guide designed with dementia carers to offer real, practical support.

Download & share: dementiacarers.org.uk/help-and-inf...
#DementiaCare #CarersSupport
August 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Caring for someone with dementia is full of contradictions.

It’s work that matters — but often goes unseen.

Our 2024 Carer Survey captures this emotional reality.
We’re amplifying carer voices and calling for change.

Join us. Be part of the movement. 💙
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August 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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We’re thrilled to receive a National Lottery #AwardsForAll grant! 🎉
This support will help us reach more dementia carers through peer groups & digital tools — so no one feels alone.

We are grateful and looking forward to making a difference.

#DementiaCarersCount #CarerSupport #ThankYou
July 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Another brilliant day in Birmingham! ⭐️

Huge thanks to the Age UK Birmingham team for your support — together, we’re building stronger communities.

Want to know more?
Get in touch: dementiacarers.org.uk 😊
July 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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One of our incredible specialist dementia nurses stood alongside a former dementia carer outside the Scottish Parliament, proudly handing in our campaign report to Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. 💜

#WhatIfImNotThereToCare #DAW2025 #DementiaActionWeek
May 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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HAND-IN #1: This Dementia Action Week, we took dementia carers' voices straight to the Senedd in Cardiff. We shared powerful real-life stories with Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. #WhatIfImNotThereToCare #DAW2025 #DementiaActionWeek
May 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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When someone with dementia is struggling with communicating, this can be difficult for you as well as for them. This #TipTuesday find out more about ways to make communicating easier.👉https://dementiacarers.org.uk/help-and-information/understand-dementia/ways-to-support-communication/
April 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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When a person has dementia their perspective changes which can cause stress. They may believe they are younger than they are and need to pick the kids up or catch a bus for work. This #TipTuesday learn what can trigger stress in those with #dementia 👉ow.ly/gxmT50Vil9k #UnderstandingDementia
Image of the brain. Text: Stress can be triggered by changes in the brain. People with dementia can experience a shifted time-line, believing they are younger than they are.
April 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We're recruiting for a Digital Communications Officer. Do you have a passion for social media? Enjoy creating content and developing digital campaigns? Find out more about this opportunity to use your skills to help us to support and reach more carers: dementiacarers.org.uk/about-us/job...
April 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Watching a loved one fade away as dementia takes hold is heartbreaking. With your support we can be there for #DementiaCarers, helping them every step of the way. Write or update your will for free at dementiacarers.org.u... #MakeAWill #LeaveALegacy
March 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Our dedicated #campaigning community is empowering dementia carers by writing to their MP. They're drawing attention to our survey findings and the need for alternative care plans. Get the latest campaigning news straight to your inbox 🔗 dementiacarers.org.u... #AdvocacyInAction #SupportCarers
Image and text. Text reads: What if... your MP listened to dementia carers? Join our campaigning community to inspire meaningful change. Image: people hold placards in front of The Houses of Parliament
March 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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If you're a dementia #carer, you may have faced an unexpected situation when you were unable to care. #ShareYourStory and help us highlight the need for alternative #CarePlans🔗 dementiacarers.org.u... #CarersVoices
Text: What if... your story could make a difference? Quote "I worry a lot about what would happen if I become ill - in fact I lie awake for hours on many occasions. An alternative care plan would be wonderful". Dementia carer, 2025
March 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Looking after a loved one with dementia is hard but our #dementia advisers can help. #GiftsInWills enable our team to support future caregivers just like Kath. You can write or update your will for free at dementiacarers.org.u... Every legacy makes a difference. #FreeWillsMonth
Quote: "The team at Dementia Carers Count has made me feel that I have someone on my side who cares about me." Kath, dementia carer for her mum
March 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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The BBC Memories and Dementia season has started. We're sharing ideas about ways you can support someone who is experiencing memory problems. 👉 dementiacarers.org.uk/help-and-inf... #dementiacarers #TipTuesday #memory #dementia @bbcarchive.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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What would happen if you couldn’t provide care for your loved one, even for a short time? Our dementia care advisors can help you think about planning ahead so you have peace of mind. Find out more about our Carer Support Line 👉 dementiacarers.org.u...
Quote: "Often carers worry about what will happen if they can't care, but they don't know who to talk to and what alternative arrangements might be possible." Steve Dubbins, Director of Services, Dementia Carers Count
March 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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#Dementia carers in the UK face tough challenges every day—but what happens if they can’t be there? Our latest report shares lived experiences from #carers, valuable insights and the changes we need to see.

📖 For your #SundayRead visit dementiacarers.org.u... to uncover our 2024 survey findings
Graphic: Heading - Dementia carers worry they won't be able to carry on caring. Around an icon of a dementia carer with their head in their hands are four statistics. 33% think their physical health is getting worse and will impact their ability to care. 34% think their mental health is getting worse and will impact their ability to care. 26% aren't sure if their physical health will stop them from caring. 28% aren't sure if their mental health will stop them from caring.
March 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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By leaving us a gift in your will, you help us support dementia carers in crisis. Write or update your will for free at dementiacarers.org.u... #MakeAWill #FreeWillsMonth
Quote: 'Caring takes a hidden toll that creeps up on you, sometimes it's the very smallest thing that tips you over the edge'.
March 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Happy #InternationalDayOfHappiness! Why not boost your happiness while supporting dementia carers?

Join one of our fabulous fundraising events, have fun, and be part of something truly amazing! 👉 Check out how you can get involved: dementiacarers.org.u...
Photo: A man carries a woman in his arms. They wear muddy shorts and T-shirts. They have big smiles on their faces. The text reads: Fundraise for us and boost your happiness.
March 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We are delighted to announce we are an accredited Living Wage Employer! We are committed to paying all staff the real #LivingWage for the real cost of living. 🔗 dementiacarers.org.u... @livingwageuk.bsky.social #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture
Graphic. A man with a megaphone. The logo: We are a Living Wage Employer. Text: We are delighted to announce we are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
March 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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When someone has #dementia life changes in unimaginable ways. Gifts in wills offer a lifeline to carers so they're not alone. Did you know you can write or update your will for free with Farewill? Visit dementiacarers.org.u... #FreeWillsMonth #MakeAWill
March 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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This #ThankyouThursday we're expressing our gratitude to all the pets in people's lives that can make a huge difference to their well-being. Like Mr Bud, who carer Rosie thanks in
Chat magazine for his relationship with her mum before and after her diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's
March 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM