Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK, yet many people do not get the right end-of-life support. The PALLDEM-Homecare study, supported by the EMPOWER Dementia Network, is helping homecare workers provide better, person-centred care for people with dementia. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/hf7a6vnv

The EMPOWER Co-production Toolkit is here. It was created with researchers, community partners and lived-experience experts to support inclusive and meaningful collaboration. Download it here: empowerdementia.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Our Sandpit event brought together 100+ people including researchers, community partners & lived experts to co-produce ideas for our Small Research Project Fund. A powerful day of collaboration, inclusion & creativity. Read more here: www.uwl.ac.uk/news/empower...

What did you do after the bank holiday? We reunited our team to spend the day planning an application at the @empowerdementianet.bsky.social Sandpit Event. It was a real joy to meet others passionate about making a difference to the lives of those living with dementia and those who support them :)

🕐 Just over 2 weeks left! EOIs open for Small Research Project Fund close on Friday 11th July at 1pm (GMT). We’re funding small collaborative research projects that address inequalities in dementia care. 🔗 Apply now: empowerdementia.co.uk/grants-and-f...

🧠 The EMPOWER Dementia Network + is funding small, inclusive research projects tackling inequalities in dementia care. Got an idea? Submit your EOI today - Deadline 11th July! #DementiaResearch @empowerdementianet.bsky.social www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/smal...

🌟 Just 1 hour to go! 🌟 Join us today, June 2 (11:30–12:30) for the official launch of the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Small Research Projects Fund 🧠✨ 🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6b9a7e... #inclusiveresearch #dementiacare

Join us for the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Co-production Training 🗓️ 17th June | 🕙 10:00–11:30 AM Explore how co-production can shape better dementia research. 📲 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a9725b... #CoProduction #DementiaResearch #LivedExperience #EMPOWERDementia

#DementiaActionWeek 🐞 Workstream 5: Digital Inclusion 🎶 Spotlight on Deepness Dementia Radio – a 24/7 station run by people with dementia, sharing music, & stories to stay connected and creative. 📻 Tune in: www.deepnessdementiamedia.com/deepness-dem...

🧠 Join us for the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Small Research Projects Fund webinar! 📅 Mon 2 June | 🕦 11:30–12:30 Open to community partners, researchers & lived experts. Let’s fund work that tackles dementia care inequalities. Register here: bit.ly/4morQEJ

#DementiaActionWeek 🦋 Workstream 4: Self-care for family carers Spotlight on Butterflies Memory Loss Support in Hull – creating space for carers to connect & recharge. 💜 Carers are unsung heroes and they deserve spaces where they are heard, supported and empowered. 📍 www.butterflies.org.uk

#DementiaActionWeek 🐛 Workstream 3: Addressing inequalities in dementia care 📚 Spotlight: Reading Well for dementia – an inclusive initiative tackling inequalities through free UK library access, e-books, audiobooks, and other resources. ⭐ Learn more: readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/

A new approach to care is making dementia support better for people in Suffolk, after people came forward to share their experiences with Healthwatch Suffolk - www.healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2025-05...

#DementiaActionWeek 🦟 Workstream 2: Innovating inclusive research approaches Spotlight on ⭐ Dementia Enquirers ⭐ who put people with dementia in the driving seat - leading their own research, shaping what matters to them. 📘 Gold Standards for Co-Research: bit.ly/4jhDHBz #inclusiveresearch

‘How to Catch Ageism’ Series – No 1: Language Join us for our free online workshop w/ Canopy 10 June, 11am - 12.30pm BST Sign up now! 👇👇👇 shorturl.at/Hi64W

#DementiaActionWeek 🦜 Workstream 1: Meaningful engagement of underrepresented groups Spotlight on ⭐ My House of Memories⭐: an app co-created with people living with dementia. It brings together digital objects from across cultures and decades. 📱iOS: bit.ly/3SIOVnK 📱Google Play: bit.ly/3FazP7u

✨ It’s #DementiaActionWeek! We’re celebrating work across the EMPOWER Dementia Network+, focusing each day on a key theme: 🦜 Mon: Engaging underrepresented groups 🦟 Tue: Inclusive research 🐛 Wed: Inequalities in care 🦋 Thu: Carer self-care 🐞 Fri: Digital inclusion Stay tuned! #dementiacare #empower

🌟 Join us on June 2 2025, 11:30–12:30 for the launch of the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Small Research Projects Fund! 💡 Apply for funding to co-produce inclusive dementia research tackling inequalities in care. 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/er7HCJBW #DementiaResearch #FundingOpportunity #Inclusivity

We are pleased to share that INTERDEM has featured our network on their blog: Introducing the EMPOWER Dementia Network Plus: Empowering a Meaningful Life for All Read more about our work and vision in INTERDEM’s blog: interdem.org?p=9151 #dementiacare #coproduction #INTERDEM

A great #PolicyLab for @empowerdementianet.bsky.social yesterday with a fabulous network of people. "Reducing health inequalities for people with dementia who need greater support." A big question but with some practical actions for the network's next steps...

🧠 A great question landed in our Solutions Lab: Can co-researchers with lived experience help analyse interview transcripts ethically? Dr Victoria Shepherd shares her expert advice 👇 #CoProduction #ResearchEthics @vickylshepherd.bsky.social www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/privacy-meet...

A new taking part opportunity!!! Can you help Charlotte investigating how building design can aid health and wellbeing of people with dementia www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...

Hello Bluesky! 👋 Welcome to The ACE Study, funded by @nihr.bsky.social Between 2025-2027, we’re hearing the experiences of African & Caribbean people – who are experiencing memory problems – of seeking support, and observing existing care provision Find out more 👇 www.uwl.ac.uk/research/res...

Last week, we hosted a Policy Lab focused how can we reduce the most significant inequalities in care for people living with dementia and their families who need greater support. Thank you everyone for contributing to such an impactful day of meaningful discussions and actionable insights.

The EMPOWER Network is synthesising insights from our UK-wide co-creation workshops, where people affected by dementia share what excellent, inclusive care looks like. Our vision: a values-driven, person-centred & sustainable system that removes barriers, tackles stigma, and leaves no one behind.