📢 Missed our mouth care webinar? Jane Peterson shared practical tips for supporting people reluctant to engage in mouth care. ▶️ Watch: buff.ly/2TpfyUr ❤️ Support our 2026 webinars: buff.ly/cWb80XC #dementia #mouthcare

📣 Have you nominated yet? The Environmental Design Award calls for nominations for best use of Garden and Indoor/Outdoor Space. Recognising the value of spaces that support wellbeing through thoughtful, dementia-friendly design. Nominate here!👉https://buff.ly/mlipBMb #UKDA

🏆 Latest news: NHS Excellence Awards – nominations now open 🏆 The NHS Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, celebrating local innovation and best practice across the NHS. 👉 Find out more and nominate here: buff.ly/3OQYuhS

🌟 Latest news 🌟 A new reminiscence arts training & apprenticeship scheme in dementia care has been announced by the European Reminiscence Network, with the University of Greenwich. 📍 Woolwich, London | 5–6 March 2026 👉 Read more: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/training-in-...

We’re seeking sponsors for the 2026 UK Dementia Awards. An excellent opportunity to align your organisation with excellence in dementia care and celebrate alongside leaders across the sector. 30th April, Warwickshire 🔗 journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards/ukda2... #UKDementiaAwards #DementiaCare

🌟 Join us for our next free webinar 🌟 🪧 Supporting People to Live Well with Dementia 🗓 Mon 23 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm (UK) Practical tools & insights from Skills for Care, Age UK Salford & Trafford and Beacon. 👉 Register: buff.ly/8UUYpyY #DementiaCare

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Healthwatch has launched a confidential, quick survey to gather feedback on health and social care services in England. Responses won’t affect care and will help inform service improvements. View the survey: buff.ly/3P9CM4y #Healthwatch #HaveYourSay

🌙 Latest news The International Longevity Centre explore the importance of good sleep for healthy ageing in a new webinar recording 🛌 Featuring Prof Derk-Jan Dijk on sleep, memory & insights from dementia home monitoring data. 👉 Watch & read more: buff.ly/YgO2Ufy #SleepHealth #Dementia

📣 Have you nominated yet? Home-Care Service Award calls for nominations of home-care providers who deliver high-quality, respectful, and relationship-based care in people’s own homes. Start Now!👉https://buff.ly/A5GoAna #EDI #Inclusion #UKDA

💛 Our Editor’s Pick Is Well Worth a Read! How the language we use shapes dementia care. Dr Joanna Marshall & colleagues propose a shift to “Behavioural Expressions of Need” inviting everyone supporting people with dementia to rethink terminology. 🔗 Read: buff.ly/9DRgKcq

🌟 Latest News 🌟 Resources released to help care homes use data more effectively to enhance quality of care. “These resources give care home staff practical ways to translate data into everyday decisions" 👉 Read more: buff.ly/irqHBnP

📣 Have you nominated yet? The EDI in Practice: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award calls for nominations of inclusive practices that reflect the diversity of our communities and ensures equitable access to support. 👉https://buff.ly/33iamEv #EDI #Inclusion #UKDA #DementiaCommunity

🌟 Latest news 🌟 The Disabled Facilities Grant has been increased by £50m, bringing total funding to £761m for 2025–26. Announced by the UK Government, the funding is expected to help around 5,000 more people access home adaptations and assistive technology. Read more: buff.ly/mexVzky

📢 Final Call! 🪧 Transforming Mouth Care Challenges into Success 🗓 Mon 9 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm (UK) | 💷 Free Practical strategies for supporting people reluctant to engage in mouth care, with Jane Peterson. 👉 Register: buff.ly/fO1YI1y

📣 Welcome Isabelle Latham to the Dementia Community Board! With 30 years’ experience in social care, Isabelle brings passion and insight to help connect, inspire and strengthen the dementia community. 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/UvLB8PD #Welcome #DementiaCommunity

💛 Have You Read Our Editor's Pick Yet? How the language we use shapes dementia care. Dr Joanna Marshall & colleagues propose a shift to “Behavioural Expressions of Need” inviting everyone supporting people with dementia to rethink terminology. 🔗 Read: buff.ly/9DRgKcq

🌟 Latest news 🌟 A new initiative, Power of Attorney Day, has been launched by Carers UK and Standard Life and will run on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Read more here: buff.ly/YDVo7J3 #PowerOfAttorneyDay #CarersUK #UnpaidCarers

🌟4 Days to Go! 🌟 🪧 Transforming Mouth Care Challenges into Success 🗓 Mon 9 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm (UK) | 💷 Free Practical strategies for supporting people reluctant to engage in mouth care, with Jane Peterson. 👉 Register: buff.ly/fO1YI1y

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Leeds Beckett University is leading a new project to help care home staff better support older people with complex needs, including dementia and multiple health conditions. Funded by NIHR. Read more: buff.ly/PLGqvSK

📢 Join our Special Interest Group: Dementia in Prisons Dementia Community, with Meeting Centres Scotland and Age UK Salford & Trafford, invite colleagues in GP, Psychiatry and criminal justice law to join our SIG. Register your interest (QR on graphic): buff.ly/9IG81B4

📣 The January Dementia Community newsletter is out now for members! Not a member yet? Sign up today 👉 t.co/Mfkf4XVN9Y #dementiacommunity #member

🌟 Latest News 🌟 Registered nurses wanted for focus groups on opportunities and challenges in adult social care. Read more here 👉 buff.ly/lFD5FZg #AdultSocialCare #RegisteredNurses #NursingResearch #DementiaCare #LatestNews

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Following its launch in 2024, Dementia UK is continuing its free online programme Dementia: What Next?. Led by Admiral Nurses, the sessions offer expert guidance for people living with dementia and their families on key questions and next steps. Read more here: buff.ly/tY09H3h

We’re seeking sponsors for the 2026 UK Dementia Awards. An excellent opportunity to align your organisation with excellence in dementia care and celebrate alongside leaders across the sector. 30th April, Warwickshire 🔗 journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards/ukda2... #UKDementiaAwards #DementiaCare

🌟 Latest news 🌟 A new book, A Lifetime of Flavours, by Sanctuary Care brings together treasured recipes and food stories from care home residents, celebrating how food connects memory, family and identity. Read more here: buff.ly/ZtgTiO6 #FoodAndMemory #SanctuaryCare #DementiaCare

🌟 1 Week to Go! 🌟 🪧 Transforming Mouth Care Challenges into Success 🗓 Mon 9 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm (UK) | 💷 Free Practical strategies for supporting people reluctant to engage in mouth care, with Jane Peterson. 👉 Register: buff.ly/fO1YI1y

🌟 Latest news 🌟 A new intergenerational YouTube channel, Bridging the Gap, has been launched by Alive Activities, connecting young people in schools with older people in care to share stories and experiences. Read More: buff.ly/DDiWNEU

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Researchers have identified specific gene variants that are linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, shedding light on the genetic factors that contribute to its development and opening doors for future research. Read more here: buff.ly/2CzcWwn #Alzheimers #Genetics

💛 JDC Editor’s Pick – Out Now! How the language we use shapes dementia care. Dr Joanna Marshall & colleagues propose a shift to “Behavioural Expressions of Need” inviting everyone supporting people with dementia to rethink terminology. 🔗 Read: buff.ly/9DRgKcq

🌟 Latest news 🌟 The British Geriatrics Society has opened submissions for abstracts for its Dementia, Delirium and Brain Health Conference. Read more here: buff.ly/ZR8m7BG #BritishGeriatricsSociety #DementiaCare #BrainHealth #Delirium

We’re seeking sponsors for the 2026 UK Dementia Awards. An excellent opportunity to align your organisation with excellence in dementia care and celebrate alongside leaders across the sector. 30th April, Warwickshire 🔗 journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards/ukda2... #UKDementiaAwards #DementiaCare

🌟 Latest news 🌟 New Let’s Talk Dementia resources have been published, helping researchers adapt their communication when involving people with dementia as partners (rather than participants) in research. Read more: buff.ly/z1JCTHv #LetsTalkDementia #DementiaCare

🌟 Join us for our next webinar 🌟 🪧 Transforming Mouth Care Challenges into Success 🗓 Mon 9 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm (UK) | 💷 Free Practical strategies for supporting people reluctant to engage in mouth care, with Jane Peterson. 👉 Register: buff.ly/fO1YI1y

The Jan/Feb Journal of Dementia Care is now out! 🔗 Read: buff.ly/RtEHRbF 📬 Subscribe: buff.ly/MhE1fgK #JDC #DementiaCommunity #JournalofDementiaCare

🌟 Latest news 🌟 British Geriatrics Society has published a pragmatic prescribing resource to support clinicians and care teams working with older people. Read more here: buff.ly/2NsN3xP #BritishGeriatricsSociety #Prescribing #DementiaCare

Missed our recent webinar? You can now watch the full session on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/RwtMPQd Webinar: Burns Gym - Making Fitness Social Presenters: Joe Burns and Tony Burns, Co-founders Burns Gym

🌟 Latest news 🌟 An Admiral Nurse has been named International Community Nurse of the Year, celebrating exceptional leadership and commitment to dementia care and family support. Read more: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/admiral-nurs... #DementiaCare #CommunityNursing #LatestNews

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Skills for Care has launched its ‘Learning and Development Matters’ campaign to support and spotlight learning and development opportunities for everyone working in adult social care. Read more here: buff.ly/3IwXej7 #SkillsForCare #KeepLearning #LatestNews #SocialCare

This week, we’re proud to stand alongside the The Lewy Body Society in supporting Lewy Body Awareness Week 💙 We’re pleased to add our voice in support and encourage our community to get involved by sharing awareness messages this week. #lewybodyawarenessweek #dementiaawareness

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Participants wanted for Lived Experience Narratives in Dementia (LEND) survey The LEND survey is seeking lived experience input from people affected by dementia to inform understanding and future research Read more here: buff.ly/BkvroXt #LENDSurvey #DementiaCare #LivedExperience

🌟 Latest news 🌟 The Digital Care Hub has launched ‘Digital Care in Focus.’ A new series exploring digital tech and data in social care to support learning and practical improvement. Read more: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/digital-care... #DigitalCareInFocus #SocialCare

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Consultations are open on updates to the End-of-Life Care and Frailty Core Capabilities Frameworks, inviting feedback from across health and social care. Find out more: buff.ly/mcVxO0s #EndOfLifeCare #Frailty #HealthCare

🚨Final weekend to book you place on our webinar! 🪧 Burns Gym – Making Fitness Social 🗓 26 Jan | 2–3pm UK 💷 Free 👉 buff.ly/Z62g9SG Joyful, inclusive movement for people living with dementia. ⏳ Booking closes at midnight on Sunday 26 January, so don't miss out! #dementia #socialcare #webinar

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Researchers are seeking lived experience advisors to contribute to research into dementia and psychosis, ensuring personal insight helps shape outcomes. Read more here: buff.ly/EomnEhI #DementiaCare #Psychosis #LivedExperience #LatestNews

We are delighted to be at the NAPA National Activity Conference and Awards today, learning from some amazing colleagues and sharing the work of Dementia Community. We are featured in the programme, showcasing JDC and our free webinars. buff.ly/aRjhKg8. #NAPAConference #DementiaCommunity

🌟 Latest news 🌟 HRT does not impact dementia risk New findings indicate that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not affect dementia risk, according to recent research. Read more here: buff.ly/NDvAQUP #HRT #DementiaCare #Research

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Staying active with dementia booklet published Dementia Alliance International has published a new booklet offering practical ideas to support people living with dementia to stay active. Read more here: buff.ly/CW9gIxM #DementiaAllianceInternational #StayingActive

4 days to go 📢 🪧 Burns Gym – Making Fitness Social 🗓 26 Jan 💷 Free 👉 buff.ly/Z62g9SG Award-winning sessions bringing joy & connection in dementia care. #dementia #socialcare #webinar

🌟 Latest news 🌟 A survey led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking views from care home staff on post-falls management practices. Read more here: buff.ly/OYGmmnc #CareHomes #FallsManagement #DementiaCare #PatientSafety

🌟 Latest news 🌟 Dementia NI publish 2026–2031 strategy Dementia NI has launched its Strategic Vision 2026–2031, setting out priorities for empowering people with dementia and guiding its work over the next five years. Read more here: buff.ly/sI4IkyX #DementiaNI #DementiaCare #DementiaStrategy