After the rain comes a beautiful rainbow on my morning walk. Rainy days may seem off-putting but are often the most sensory. Did you get out today?

Yesterday’s webinar, Where are the books for people living with dementia?, is now available to watch on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/tZBcoY3 To hear about future sessions as they launch, follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/QIDwALo

Workshop: Why don’t we go into the garden? A Garden Adventure. 12th Feb, venue nr Southampton. A joint event with @DementiaAdv exploring what it takes to create actively used care home #gardens & an overview of positive risk assessments See more at: tinyurl.com/hzvv838w #carehomes #dementia

We'll be speaking with Hallmark sharing how their garden competition incorporated or work this year to drive greater engagement outside.

Off on my travels tomorrow ready for this amazing event. Hope to see you there.

We’re pleased to be working with the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS) as a Gold Sponsor for #UKDC2025. Find out more about NaDCAS: nadcas.org.uk Book your place for Congress: buff.ly/6uXlQeJ

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Hallmark Care Homes, for supporting #UKDC2025 Find out more about Hallmark Care Homes: buff.ly/nTdtJd5 Book your place for Congress: buff.ly/JXaJ5P2

Really looking forward to this. Hope to catch up with lots of lovely people working to improve the lives of people living with dementia. Have you got your ticket?

Dementia Congress is next week. I'll be speaking at parrellel session 2.2,17th,sharing our work with Hallmark Luxury Care Homes on how the garden is being used to drive person-centred care Come & say hit at our stand alongside Dementia Adventure More info or to book: tinyurl.com/mryady86 #UKDC2025

10 days to go until the 19th UK Dementia Congress at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester and Sensio are our brilliant Headline Sponsors. More about Sensio: buff.ly/z0gXpZC Get your ticket for #UKDC2025 now: buff.ly/XPNuvk0

I'll be both exhibiting alongside @DementiaAdv and speaking with @HallmarkCare at this years @JDementiaCare dementia Congress. Are you going, why not join us for an inspiring and informative 2x days. journalofdementiacare.co.uk/events/uk-de... #UKDC2025 #dementia #carehomes

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Coming soon, our new videos about our research, tools and wider support. Be the first to see these by signing up to our newsletter at our home page. www.stepchange-design.co.uk #carehomes #gardens #gardendesign

Coming soon, our new videos about our research, tools and wider support. Be the first to see these by signing up to our newsletter at our home page. www.stepchange-design.co.uk #carehomes #gardens #gardendesign

Looking forward to meeting up with lots of old and new people there. Will be speaking too. Love the feel of this powerful event. Join me...

As Headline Sponsor of the 19th UK Dementia Congress, Sensio is helping us bring together leaders in care, research and technology on 17–18 November 2025 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Book your place at #UKDC2025 here: buff.ly/XPNuvk0 #CareTechnology #DementiaCare

NAPA is our Charity Partner for the 19th UK Dementia Congress, taking place on 17-18 November 2025 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Find out more about NAPA here: buff.ly/bnxHmNz Buy your tickets for #UKDC2025 here: buff.ly/IeafRLL @napaactivities.bsky.social

Autumnal collection, including little owl feather, seedheads & various lovely things that fell off trees. Zoom in to the details if you’re feeling stressed-the patterns in nature have been shown to help our brains relax🪶:

So chuffed to be a finalist for @napaactivities.bsky.social 'Research and Evaluation' awards for our use of our resources with Hallmark care homes. Find out at NAPA Conference and awards in January. Why not join us. lnkd.in/eQfsyJpK

On my way to #Care Show Birmingham. Always time to step in the #garden this autumn morning & even enjoy flowers at the station.

Looking forward to chairing a panel session @careshow.bsky.social tomorrow at 1445. 'Getting outdoor spaces right: design, use, and impact' Why not join me or DM to meet for a cuppa. #carehomes #gardens #dementia

I was proud to represent Disability Together at the Exeter Chiefs rugby match yesterday against the Newcastle Redbulls 26 charities this year will benefit from the donations made to the Exeter Chiefs Foundation www.exeterchiefsfoundation.org.uk

Bumper fruit year. 200+ peaches, loads of apples and pears, now 40+ Quince. What to make next? Fruit trees can create not just produce but memories too. What would your residents grow? Give it a go, there is a tree for even the smallest space. Mine are all 2m× 2m.

We’re pleased to announce NAPA as our Charity Partner for the 19th UK Dementia Congress, taking place on 17-18 November 2025 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Find out more at napa-activities.co.uk Buy your tickets for #UKDC2025 here: buff.ly/IeafRLL @napaactivities.bsky.social

📣 NAPA Members – we want to hear from you! Our Annual Members Survey is now open. It’s your chance to share your views and help shape the future of NAPA’s services for care and support teams across the UK. Log in to the Activity Shed today to take part. napa-activities.co.uk/my-account #NAPA

Love an autumn show, what a beautiful array of colour.

I'm on a panel @careshow.bsky.social Birmingham 9/10. If you're going it would be great to meet up & share a cuppa. I always travel with a few of my books, so if you want to take a sneak peek inside, do get in touch. tinyurl.com/2fstfccs

#Carehomes #activities for this autumn. Collect seeds,take cuttings and grow new plants.

Love this combination gardens and nursing.

Looking forward to this amazing event. Always so informative. We'll be sharing a stand with @dementiaadventure.bsky.social again this year

Sydney is my Gnome, I don't really like Gnomes but I'd never part with him. Find out why and what this may mean for your care home residents. He even made it on the cover of one of out books. #carehomes #gardens #gnomes youtu.be/c1MG731BXNE

This has to be the best theme ever, do many opportunities to combine Art and the garden and nature. Go to @napaactivities.bsky.social for details.

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This years @napaactivities.bsky.socia 'Arts in Care Homes' day theme is'Going Green'. From biodiversity with bug hotels & up-cycling, to the art projects & planting design. There are so many ways to bring green into your resident's day. To take part on 24th September go to: lnkd.in/e6qU579U

🚨 Early Bird Ends September 26th! 🚨 Join us at the 19th UK Dementia Congress – 17 & 18 November at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. ✨ Book now and get 20% off your ticket with our Early Bird promo. ⏰ Don’t miss out – this offer ends September 26th! 👉 Secure your place today: buff.ly/XkCqFqK #UKDC2025

What another amazing DemFest, well done @Romsey_DAG. Lots of lovely chats helping to keep the connection with the #garden alive for people living with #Dementia

It's today, official opening by Susan Hampshire. If in Romsey area why not pop along. #dementia #dementiaawareness #Romsey

We'll be at this #dementia friendly event on Sunday, if you are in the area come along. Its a unique event with the feel of a summer fete with loads of info and support around dementia thrown in. Get to take a peak inside our books too & get our free hints & tips flyer #carehomes #romsey #hampshire

Our Care Culture Map helps care settings understand what may be hindering engagement in the garden in relation to Person-Centred Care. This video shares some key 'Reality Check' steps to be addressed youtu.be/31hL2cEVYkk #carehomes #gardendesigner #dementia #personcenteredcare

The sun is still shining but soon summer will be gone, will you be still going into the #garden? Our Blogs explore: why stepping out is an inside job, avoiding gimmicks, unpicking legacies of fears & becoming truly person in relation to your garden engagement. #carehomes #gardens #dementia

The Churchill Fellowship has announced a new programme entitled: ‘Building a Society that Cares - How might we reimagine a care-centred future for the UK?’  Read More: buff.ly/D5o2yux

A toolkit has been created for children aged nine and above who have a family member with dementia or who are curious about dementia and interested in how they can help. Read More: buff.ly/BCgjH2D

Dementia Adventure are planning a special supported holiday for the 2025 October half term for up to four families, where a parent is living with dementia and there are young children at home. Read More: buff.ly/K9pHCXh

✨ Sponsor a Category at the National Activity Awards! 🏆 Show your support for excellence in activity provision. 📩 Contact Gianna at [email protected]. #NAPA #ActivityAwards #CategorySponsorship

🌟 Exhibit at the National Activity Conference 2026! 🌟 Join us on 23rd January in Liverpool for The Year of Culture! Showcase your products and connect with professionals. 💼 Exhibitor spots available now! 📩 Contact Gianna at [email protected]. #NAPA2026 #YearOfCulture #ExhibitAtNAPA

Early start, cuppa & sit enjoying looking at my #garden. Off on 2nd week judging #Hallmark in Bloom garden competition Inc. #Care Culture Map criteria.

Off to be a judge #Hallmark #CareHomes #garden competition. They've incorporated our 'Care Culture Map' evidence into criteria this year. Excited to see and hear how They've applied this to benefit residents.

Nationwide and Dementia UK team up to offer free dementia support clinics in Ayrshire the clinics are visitng Ayr, Irvine and Kilmarnock next month www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/nat...

Lots of new followers today. Thanks for linking up if your passionate to ensure residents in #carehomes can enjoy stepping into the #garden. #dementia #gardendesign #nopolitics

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