🔸58% incorrectly believe that dementia care is mostly funded by charities, however the majority of care costs are covered by families.

Read the YouGov Embed Care Poll to find out more 👉 buff.ly/4RM5hIM

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🔸Less than 45% know dementia is a terminal illness.
🔸93% did not know that the number of people dying with dementia is projected to more than double by 2040 in England and Wales

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👉 Carers UK
Contact: Helpline 0808 808 7777
Website: buff.ly/2o2MRsp

👉 Age UK
Contact: Helpline 0800 678 1602
Website: buff.ly/2WD4dQe

👉 Mind
Contact: Infoline 0300 123 3393
Website: buff.ly/tCvhB4g

♻️Share with someone you think might need to see this

These organisations are a lifeline and can provide help, information and support. 🙏

👉 Alzheimer's Society
Contact: Helpline 0333 150 3456
Website: buff.ly/3uH1Qcr

👉 Dementia UK
Contact: Helpline 0800 888 6678
Website: buff.ly/30FZ34x

Taking rare dementias, for example, clinical and scientific expertise can only get you so far.

💡 In his post UCL research fellow, Dr. Chris Hardy shares more about a Disruption Award funded project called 'Conversations with Experts'.

↳ Check out the conversations buff.ly/M7YNzQD

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Trustees then make the final decision.

Successful projects usually start within six weeks.📅

We've received some great applications and look forward to working with successful projects later in the year. 👏

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Want to find out more about our Awards, tap the link 👉 buff.ly/4crYWNK

Find out how our three new trustees are challenging assumptions, bringing a new lense to our work, and asking questions that push us forward ⤵

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Download the RfP for full details → buff.ly/5kHXvct

📅 Apply by 18 July 2025 to admin@dementiatrust.org.

Help us change the story for people living with dementia and their carers 💜

♻️ Please share with anyone you think might be interested in this role.

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We’re looking for someone with charity sector comms experience, strong writing skills, and a flair for creative, strategic storytelling.

The basics:
👉 Flexible, part-time (approx. 5 days/month)
👉 Up to £350/day DOE
👉 Collaborate with a dynamic, mission-driven team

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The premiere is scheduled for Friday 9 August 2025 at Nantwen, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, during the highly anticipated annual summer concert.

If you would like to attend the premiere or find out more about the project tap the link → buff.ly/qCzLMmp

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To help support your application, trust advisor Sonia Mangan will be hosting two 1hr online walk‑through & Q&A sessions.

📅 The second session is on Weds 18th June 2025, 12:30pm — 1:30pm

Sign up for the session by tapping the link → buff.ly/ycED5mD

Together, let’s reimagine what’s possible 💜

More about TIDE → buff.ly/3LBiPa3
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🚨 Do you have a unique or disruptive idea? Would £15,000 help your BIG IDEA take off? 🚀 The 2025 Disruption awards are now open → Tap to apply: buff.ly/5qp8PS6

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The project aims to help address the unique challenges they face, like balancing work, young families, and financial commitments.

The grant from the Dementia Trust enables the TIDE team, with strong backing from the @NHS and partners like the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social‬ to scale this project

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