The Dementia Trust
@dementiatrust.bsky.social
Our vision is a world where people with dementia and their carers thrive. Help us make change happen. Find us at www.dementiatrust.org
🤔 What the public don't know about dementia 👇
9 in 10 members of the British public underestimate the impact of dementia.
Stats from the UK's largest end-of-life dementia care research show:
🔸94% weren't aware dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK.
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9 in 10 members of the British public underestimate the impact of dementia.
Stats from the UK's largest end-of-life dementia care research show:
🔸94% weren't aware dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK.
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August 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🤔 What the public don't know about dementia 👇
9 in 10 members of the British public underestimate the impact of dementia.
Stats from the UK's largest end-of-life dementia care research show:
🔸94% weren't aware dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK.
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9 in 10 members of the British public underestimate the impact of dementia.
Stats from the UK's largest end-of-life dementia care research show:
🔸94% weren't aware dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK.
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Carers often find it difficult to talk about the emotional impact of caring. 😔
Nearly 60% of people caring for a person living with dementia report experiencing feelings of guilt when seeking support, and around 90% experience stress or anxiety several times a week as a result of their caring role
Nearly 60% of people caring for a person living with dementia report experiencing feelings of guilt when seeking support, and around 90% experience stress or anxiety several times a week as a result of their caring role
July 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Carers often find it difficult to talk about the emotional impact of caring. 😔
Nearly 60% of people caring for a person living with dementia report experiencing feelings of guilt when seeking support, and around 90% experience stress or anxiety several times a week as a result of their caring role
Nearly 60% of people caring for a person living with dementia report experiencing feelings of guilt when seeking support, and around 90% experience stress or anxiety several times a week as a result of their caring role
What does it mean to be an expert in rare dementias? 🧠
Typically, we think of expertise as something gained through years of study and/or professional experience.
↳ But this definition neglects expertise developed through lived experience.
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Typically, we think of expertise as something gained through years of study and/or professional experience.
↳ But this definition neglects expertise developed through lived experience.
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July 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
What does it mean to be an expert in rare dementias? 🧠
Typically, we think of expertise as something gained through years of study and/or professional experience.
↳ But this definition neglects expertise developed through lived experience.
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Typically, we think of expertise as something gained through years of study and/or professional experience.
↳ But this definition neglects expertise developed through lived experience.
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It's 2025 and the Dementia Trust is celebrating nearly forty years of working to help make things better for people living with dementia and their carers.
But, this year we want to do more.
Tap the link to find out about our vision, values & mission.
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But, this year we want to do more.
Tap the link to find out about our vision, values & mission.
🔗 buff.ly/unMM0SK
♻️ Follow us for updates
July 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It's 2025 and the Dementia Trust is celebrating nearly forty years of working to help make things better for people living with dementia and their carers.
But, this year we want to do more.
Tap the link to find out about our vision, values & mission.
🔗 buff.ly/unMM0SK
♻️ Follow us for updates
But, this year we want to do more.
Tap the link to find out about our vision, values & mission.
🔗 buff.ly/unMM0SK
♻️ Follow us for updates
📣 The 2025 Disruption Awards are now closed 📣
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted an application this year!
Short‑listed applicants chat with a Trustee and our Advisor to explore ambition, feasibility, and fit. No extra paperwork ⤵
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted an application this year!
Short‑listed applicants chat with a Trustee and our Advisor to explore ambition, feasibility, and fit. No extra paperwork ⤵
July 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
📣 The 2025 Disruption Awards are now closed 📣
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted an application this year!
Short‑listed applicants chat with a Trustee and our Advisor to explore ambition, feasibility, and fit. No extra paperwork ⤵
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted an application this year!
Short‑listed applicants chat with a Trustee and our Advisor to explore ambition, feasibility, and fit. No extra paperwork ⤵
📣 Just 2 days left to apply for a 2025 Disruption Award 📣
Applications are closing on Weds, 9th July.
If you have an idea that could challenge assumptions, inspire hope, or make everyday life better for people living with dementia, we want to hear from you. 🫵
🚨 Apply today at → buff.ly/WVUcOD9
Applications are closing on Weds, 9th July.
If you have an idea that could challenge assumptions, inspire hope, or make everyday life better for people living with dementia, we want to hear from you. 🫵
🚨 Apply today at → buff.ly/WVUcOD9
July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📣 Just 2 days left to apply for a 2025 Disruption Award 📣
Applications are closing on Weds, 9th July.
If you have an idea that could challenge assumptions, inspire hope, or make everyday life better for people living with dementia, we want to hear from you. 🫵
🚨 Apply today at → buff.ly/WVUcOD9
Applications are closing on Weds, 9th July.
If you have an idea that could challenge assumptions, inspire hope, or make everyday life better for people living with dementia, we want to hear from you. 🫵
🚨 Apply today at → buff.ly/WVUcOD9
"One of the most rewarding aspects of serving as Chair of the Dementia Trust is the opportunity to sit alongside some truly remarkable people", @Dylanharper shares with us.
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June 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"One of the most rewarding aspects of serving as Chair of the Dementia Trust is the opportunity to sit alongside some truly remarkable people", @Dylanharper shares with us.
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📣 We’re hiring!
The Dementia Trust is looking for a Marketing & Comms Contractor (Sept 2025–Feb 2026).
Join our mission-led charity to lead digital comms, run campaigns, and help launch our Impact Accelerator programme. Be part of shaping the future of dementia support.
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The Dementia Trust is looking for a Marketing & Comms Contractor (Sept 2025–Feb 2026).
Join our mission-led charity to lead digital comms, run campaigns, and help launch our Impact Accelerator programme. Be part of shaping the future of dementia support.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📣 We’re hiring!
The Dementia Trust is looking for a Marketing & Comms Contractor (Sept 2025–Feb 2026).
Join our mission-led charity to lead digital comms, run campaigns, and help launch our Impact Accelerator programme. Be part of shaping the future of dementia support.
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The Dementia Trust is looking for a Marketing & Comms Contractor (Sept 2025–Feb 2026).
Join our mission-led charity to lead digital comms, run campaigns, and help launch our Impact Accelerator programme. Be part of shaping the future of dementia support.
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📣 Following an award from the Dementia Trust we are delighted to announce that South Wales based composer, David John Roche has agreed to compose the work for the Nantwen Ensemble. 🎶 🎻
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June 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
📣 Following an award from the Dementia Trust we are delighted to announce that South Wales based composer, David John Roche has agreed to compose the work for the Nantwen Ensemble. 🎶 🎻
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📣 The Dementia Trust Disruption Awards fuel bold, people‑first ideas that improve life with dementia, today.
This year we want to fund 2–3 projects, that continue the extraordinary legacy of innovation, inclusion, and hope.
This year we want to fund 2–3 projects, that continue the extraordinary legacy of innovation, inclusion, and hope.
June 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📣 The Dementia Trust Disruption Awards fuel bold, people‑first ideas that improve life with dementia, today.
This year we want to fund 2–3 projects, that continue the extraordinary legacy of innovation, inclusion, and hope.
This year we want to fund 2–3 projects, that continue the extraordinary legacy of innovation, inclusion, and hope.
📣 Project spotlight: Disruption Awards ⤵
@tide (together in dementia everyday), with the support of a grant from the Dementia Trust has launched a project to support carers of people with Young Onset Dementia in Liverpool.
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@tide (together in dementia everyday), with the support of a grant from the Dementia Trust has launched a project to support carers of people with Young Onset Dementia in Liverpool.
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June 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
📣 Project spotlight: Disruption Awards ⤵
@tide (together in dementia everyday), with the support of a grant from the Dementia Trust has launched a project to support carers of people with Young Onset Dementia in Liverpool.
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@tide (together in dementia everyday), with the support of a grant from the Dementia Trust has launched a project to support carers of people with Young Onset Dementia in Liverpool.
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27% of adults in the UK report feeling lonely often, always, or some of the time.
There is a common misconception that people with dementia are no longer able to form new connections, or benefit from friendship.
→ This couldn’t be further from the truth.
There is a common misconception that people with dementia are no longer able to form new connections, or benefit from friendship.
→ This couldn’t be further from the truth.
June 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
27% of adults in the UK report feeling lonely often, always, or some of the time.
There is a common misconception that people with dementia are no longer able to form new connections, or benefit from friendship.
→ This couldn’t be further from the truth.
There is a common misconception that people with dementia are no longer able to form new connections, or benefit from friendship.
→ This couldn’t be further from the truth.
Loneliness Awareness Week begins on Monday 📅
It is a time to pause, reflect, but also act.
We're reminded that, for many people, especially those living with dementia, loneliness is more than a passing feeling.
→ It’s a deep, persistent sense of disconnection 😔
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It is a time to pause, reflect, but also act.
We're reminded that, for many people, especially those living with dementia, loneliness is more than a passing feeling.
→ It’s a deep, persistent sense of disconnection 😔
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June 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Loneliness Awareness Week begins on Monday 📅
It is a time to pause, reflect, but also act.
We're reminded that, for many people, especially those living with dementia, loneliness is more than a passing feeling.
→ It’s a deep, persistent sense of disconnection 😔
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It is a time to pause, reflect, but also act.
We're reminded that, for many people, especially those living with dementia, loneliness is more than a passing feeling.
→ It’s a deep, persistent sense of disconnection 😔
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It's #VolunteersWeek 🥳
📣 This volunteers' week, we're giving a big shout-out to all the volunteers across the UK who are helping create change through acts of kindness and service.
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A BIG thank you to all our volunteer trustees at the Dementia Trust for all you do 💜
#DoGood
📣 This volunteers' week, we're giving a big shout-out to all the volunteers across the UK who are helping create change through acts of kindness and service.
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A BIG thank you to all our volunteer trustees at the Dementia Trust for all you do 💜
#DoGood
June 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It's #VolunteersWeek 🥳
📣 This volunteers' week, we're giving a big shout-out to all the volunteers across the UK who are helping create change through acts of kindness and service.
••••
A BIG thank you to all our volunteer trustees at the Dementia Trust for all you do 💜
#DoGood
📣 This volunteers' week, we're giving a big shout-out to all the volunteers across the UK who are helping create change through acts of kindness and service.
••••
A BIG thank you to all our volunteer trustees at the Dementia Trust for all you do 💜
#DoGood
📣 Apply for a £15,000 Disruption Award 2025 grant today 🙌
If you are ready to turn your ideas into practical change, alongside people living with dementia and their carers, tap the link below to apply!
↳ Apply NOW 👉 buff.ly/cbRvlo5
Please help us share with others ♻️
If you are ready to turn your ideas into practical change, alongside people living with dementia and their carers, tap the link below to apply!
↳ Apply NOW 👉 buff.ly/cbRvlo5
Please help us share with others ♻️
June 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM
📣 Apply for a £15,000 Disruption Award 2025 grant today 🙌
If you are ready to turn your ideas into practical change, alongside people living with dementia and their carers, tap the link below to apply!
↳ Apply NOW 👉 buff.ly/cbRvlo5
Please help us share with others ♻️
If you are ready to turn your ideas into practical change, alongside people living with dementia and their carers, tap the link below to apply!
↳ Apply NOW 👉 buff.ly/cbRvlo5
Please help us share with others ♻️
📣 Applications for the 2025 Disruption Awards are now OPEN! 🙌
What to do next ⤵
If you are ready to turn your ideas into practical change, alongside people living with dementia and their carers, tap the link below to apply!
Apply Now 👉 buff.ly/cbRvlo5
#DisruptionAwards2025
What to do next ⤵
If you are ready to turn your ideas into practical change, alongside people living with dementia and their carers, tap the link below to apply!
Apply Now 👉 buff.ly/cbRvlo5
#DisruptionAwards2025
June 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📣 Applications for the 2025 Disruption Awards are now OPEN! 🙌
What to do next ⤵
If you are ready to turn your ideas into practical change, alongside people living with dementia and their carers, tap the link below to apply!
Apply Now 👉 buff.ly/cbRvlo5
#DisruptionAwards2025
What to do next ⤵
If you are ready to turn your ideas into practical change, alongside people living with dementia and their carers, tap the link below to apply!
Apply Now 👉 buff.ly/cbRvlo5
#DisruptionAwards2025
📣 The Dementia Trust Disruption Awards fuel bold, people‑first ideas that improve life with dementia today.
In less than 48 hrs, the 2025 Awards launch 🚀
We'll be hosting two 1hr online Q&A info sessions.
📅 The first session: 5 June 2025, 1 pm
Tap the link to sign up 👉 buff.ly/gRHsbdu
In less than 48 hrs, the 2025 Awards launch 🚀
We'll be hosting two 1hr online Q&A info sessions.
📅 The first session: 5 June 2025, 1 pm
Tap the link to sign up 👉 buff.ly/gRHsbdu
May 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
📣 The Dementia Trust Disruption Awards fuel bold, people‑first ideas that improve life with dementia today.
In less than 48 hrs, the 2025 Awards launch 🚀
We'll be hosting two 1hr online Q&A info sessions.
📅 The first session: 5 June 2025, 1 pm
Tap the link to sign up 👉 buff.ly/gRHsbdu
In less than 48 hrs, the 2025 Awards launch 🚀
We'll be hosting two 1hr online Q&A info sessions.
📅 The first session: 5 June 2025, 1 pm
Tap the link to sign up 👉 buff.ly/gRHsbdu
📣 On Monday, the Dementia Trust launches the 2025 'Disruption Awards'.
"Small ideas can grow into something with purpose and impact thanks to a little support and a lot of heart 💜 That is what the Disruption Awards are all about.” - Dementia Trust Chair, Dylan Harper
Find out more buff.ly/kFhZo20
"Small ideas can grow into something with purpose and impact thanks to a little support and a lot of heart 💜 That is what the Disruption Awards are all about.” - Dementia Trust Chair, Dylan Harper
Find out more buff.ly/kFhZo20
May 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📣 On Monday, the Dementia Trust launches the 2025 'Disruption Awards'.
"Small ideas can grow into something with purpose and impact thanks to a little support and a lot of heart 💜 That is what the Disruption Awards are all about.” - Dementia Trust Chair, Dylan Harper
Find out more buff.ly/kFhZo20
"Small ideas can grow into something with purpose and impact thanks to a little support and a lot of heart 💜 That is what the Disruption Awards are all about.” - Dementia Trust Chair, Dylan Harper
Find out more buff.ly/kFhZo20
🎬 Project Rewind: Looking back at impactful and awareness raising Disruption Awards. ⤵
🤔 The 'Digital Dementia Game' project challenged the way people think about dementia.
Watch the short film and learn more about this awareness raising project 👉 buff.ly/4cGqyPR
🤔 The 'Digital Dementia Game' project challenged the way people think about dementia.
Watch the short film and learn more about this awareness raising project 👉 buff.ly/4cGqyPR
May 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🎬 Project Rewind: Looking back at impactful and awareness raising Disruption Awards. ⤵
🤔 The 'Digital Dementia Game' project challenged the way people think about dementia.
Watch the short film and learn more about this awareness raising project 👉 buff.ly/4cGqyPR
🤔 The 'Digital Dementia Game' project challenged the way people think about dementia.
Watch the short film and learn more about this awareness raising project 👉 buff.ly/4cGqyPR
💬 Friday thought. 💜
“Caring for a person with dementia is an act of love. It is heroic. It teaches us things we didn't know about ourselves. It exposes our weaknesses and our strengths.
It asks us to move towards a love we didn't know possible.”
#MentalHealthAwareness #Carers #Heroic
“Caring for a person with dementia is an act of love. It is heroic. It teaches us things we didn't know about ourselves. It exposes our weaknesses and our strengths.
It asks us to move towards a love we didn't know possible.”
#MentalHealthAwareness #Carers #Heroic
May 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
💬 Friday thought. 💜
“Caring for a person with dementia is an act of love. It is heroic. It teaches us things we didn't know about ourselves. It exposes our weaknesses and our strengths.
It asks us to move towards a love we didn't know possible.”
#MentalHealthAwareness #Carers #Heroic
“Caring for a person with dementia is an act of love. It is heroic. It teaches us things we didn't know about ourselves. It exposes our weaknesses and our strengths.
It asks us to move towards a love we didn't know possible.”
#MentalHealthAwareness #Carers #Heroic
What does it mean to be an expert in rare dementias? 🧠
↳ Read our post and find out from @ucl.ac.uk Researcher Dr. Chris Hardy buff.ly/M7YNzQD
↳ Read our post and find out from @ucl.ac.uk Researcher Dr. Chris Hardy buff.ly/M7YNzQD
May 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What does it mean to be an expert in rare dementias? 🧠
↳ Read our post and find out from @ucl.ac.uk Researcher Dr. Chris Hardy buff.ly/M7YNzQD
↳ Read our post and find out from @ucl.ac.uk Researcher Dr. Chris Hardy buff.ly/M7YNzQD
💡Impactful past projects: Dementia Friendly Outdoor Design 🚶♂️
Next month we're launching our 2025 'Disruption Awards programme.
We will be looking to fund new projects that are all designed to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.
Next month we're launching our 2025 'Disruption Awards programme.
We will be looking to fund new projects that are all designed to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.
May 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
💡Impactful past projects: Dementia Friendly Outdoor Design 🚶♂️
Next month we're launching our 2025 'Disruption Awards programme.
We will be looking to fund new projects that are all designed to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.
Next month we're launching our 2025 'Disruption Awards programme.
We will be looking to fund new projects that are all designed to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.
When world-class music meets joy and connection 💜
Last week we were at @thequeenshall.bsky.social in #Edinburgh for the first of four @scomusic.bsky.social ReConnect 'Tea Dance' Concerts, designed especially for people living with dementia, their families and loved ones.
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Last week we were at @thequeenshall.bsky.social in #Edinburgh for the first of four @scomusic.bsky.social ReConnect 'Tea Dance' Concerts, designed especially for people living with dementia, their families and loved ones.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
When world-class music meets joy and connection 💜
Last week we were at @thequeenshall.bsky.social in #Edinburgh for the first of four @scomusic.bsky.social ReConnect 'Tea Dance' Concerts, designed especially for people living with dementia, their families and loved ones.
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Last week we were at @thequeenshall.bsky.social in #Edinburgh for the first of four @scomusic.bsky.social ReConnect 'Tea Dance' Concerts, designed especially for people living with dementia, their families and loved ones.
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History helps us understand what we have done. The future will show us what we have learned along the way 😊
⏲ More than 35 years on, Dr. Peter Murdoch, our longest serving Trustee, explores the history of the Dementia Trust, it's origins, impact and continuing evolution.
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⏲ More than 35 years on, Dr. Peter Murdoch, our longest serving Trustee, explores the history of the Dementia Trust, it's origins, impact and continuing evolution.
👉 buff.ly/4e4hdSQ
April 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
History helps us understand what we have done. The future will show us what we have learned along the way 😊
⏲ More than 35 years on, Dr. Peter Murdoch, our longest serving Trustee, explores the history of the Dementia Trust, it's origins, impact and continuing evolution.
👉 buff.ly/4e4hdSQ
⏲ More than 35 years on, Dr. Peter Murdoch, our longest serving Trustee, explores the history of the Dementia Trust, it's origins, impact and continuing evolution.
👉 buff.ly/4e4hdSQ
Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay 💙
Approximately 153,000 people are currently living with Parkinson's in the UK.
We're supporting Parkinson's UK and all the Parkinsons organisations around the world for the work they do for those living with, or affected by Parkinson's. 🙏
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Approximately 153,000 people are currently living with Parkinson's in the UK.
We're supporting Parkinson's UK and all the Parkinsons organisations around the world for the work they do for those living with, or affected by Parkinson's. 🙏
buff.ly/a6Fu5p0
April 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay 💙
Approximately 153,000 people are currently living with Parkinson's in the UK.
We're supporting Parkinson's UK and all the Parkinsons organisations around the world for the work they do for those living with, or affected by Parkinson's. 🙏
buff.ly/a6Fu5p0
Approximately 153,000 people are currently living with Parkinson's in the UK.
We're supporting Parkinson's UK and all the Parkinsons organisations around the world for the work they do for those living with, or affected by Parkinson's. 🙏
buff.ly/a6Fu5p0