Here’s a new taking part opportunity- if you are interested in helping shape and plan a research intervention www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...

Did you miss our collaborative webinar with NIHR Palliative and End-of-Life Care and EMPOWER Network? Follow the link to catch up on the recording and access slides and resources shared in the session ➡️ shorturl.at/II1J7

Delighted to be working with #DevonMemoryCafe consortium - with people with dementia,carers & vols exploring the question "What does a great memory cafe feel like"? #Belonging is the word of the day dmcc.org.uk

If you've used Knowledge is Power - making life easier after a diagnosis of #dementia - or are interested to do so - we would love your views. Survey below. Thanks!

Our latest blog! www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/2025/11/you-... @nihrarcs.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social @whoseshoes.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @loreleiking.bsky.social @tlap.bsky.social @ianmccreath.bsky.social @zenaaldridge.bsky.social

A new taking part opportunity. On what? – Well YOU can decide! Do you want to help Jess put together a new investigation around issues of stigma around dementia? Then see this and message Jess! www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...

@steveemilton.bsky.social you may find this interesting

Co-production has always been at the heart of our work in #dementia. Our @rachaellitherland.bsky.social said this recently about co-production, as part of @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social It's not easy, it's not perfect, it's about mistakes, relationships and values.

"Our Age-positive image library, which is part of our @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social campaign, is the first stock image bank in the world to solely focus on positive and realistic photos of people over 50."

🚀New research alert! Our latest paper, 'Prevalence of living alone with dementia and other progressive neurological conditions: findings from primary care data in England' is now published in BMC Medicine. 🔗 shorturl.at/H6qgk

Listening to Carers: Your experiences are shaping change 💜 We’re hearing from dementia carers about the challenges and dedication behind care—support, strain & guidance matter. Your voice helps drive real improvement. Share your story in our survey 👉 ow.ly/IZUt50XeTmJ

Calling people living with or caring for people with #MotorNeuroneDisease 👇

This is great news. We are delighted to run some #PPIE activities for @penarc.bsky.social including a #dementia research involvement group - congratulations!

📰Exciting news! PenARC has secured £15.5 million from @NIHRresearch to continue vital health research across the SW, improving care for patients and communities. This funding will help us deliver innovations that matter - locally & nationally. 🔗 Link: bit.ly/4nQrcQn

Excited to share we’ve been awarded £215k from NIHR @nihr.bsky.social to continue our research on #antipsychotic use in #dementia 💡 Next up: analysing trial data, electronic health records & lived experiences to optimise safe prescribing. We’ll be recruiting soon - watch this space for adverts!

Join us for a series of live debates on the biggest questions in dementia research. From animal models to AI, prevention, funding and more, every week from 15th Oct to 10th Dec. communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/

Dementia UK has made recordings from their 2025 Summer School, that we reported on here buff.ly/T8DRpR6, available to view on YouTube.  Read More: buff.ly/GRZj21r

Fantastic headline. Too unusual (and too good) a story to look too hard for morals but there something here about the desire for independence, isn’t there? #socialcare www.bbc.com/news/article...

Read about our work in this blog from @denpruexeter.bsky.social facilitating the involvement of people with different neurodegenerative conditions #dementia #MND #Huntingtons #Parkinsons in policy research denpruexeter.nihr.ac.uk/news/what-do...

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | What should emotionally safe coproduced research with lived experience researchers on sensitive topics look like?, 22 October 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/emoti... #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social

New research alert🚨 This paper reviews evidence of existing interventions designed to improve care for people with dementia who may have reduced awareness of their difficulties. It also considers the utility, feasibility, and acceptability of such interventions. 🔗 shorturl.at/kA0tz

📢Ahead of World Alzheimer's Day, join @alzint.org for the launch of the 2025 World Alzheimer Report. 🗓️18 September 🕐13.00 BST The 2025 report will focus on a vital but often overlooked aspect of dementia care: rehabilitation. 🔗 www.alzint.org/news-events/...

From #Invisibility. That AirPods Max moment linkedin.com/pulse/airpod...

📣 We’re hiring! National Voices is looking for a Project and Policy Officer to support our work advocating for inclusive and person-centred care. We welcome applications from people who want to make a real difference in policy and practice.

Check out the great work in neurodegeneration and policy #dementia #motorneurone #huntingtons #parkinsons We are proud to lead the work around lived experts and involvement for this Policy Research Unit

We have a PhD position open for a talented & enthusiastic grad student interested in Neuro-Immune communication in the context of dementia. Come and join myself and @nickjonesimmuno.bsky.social click 👇 or contact me for more info www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...

🧓👧 Join us on Tuesday 8th July, 2–3 pm for our free webinar: Alleviating Social Isolation Through Intergenerational Connections 📅 Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/alleviatin... Our guest speaker is David Annand of Adopt a Grandparent. 📌Follow on EventBrite: eventbrite.co.uk/o/dementia-c... #dementia

George responds to the proposal to cut the budget for the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at Bradford University #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23178/...

Peter comments on the dismal debate in Parliament about #dementia #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23165/...

Gail’s latest #DementiaDiaries - When you see from both sides dementiadiaries.org/entry/23155/...

The Dong and Dementia - Lynne’s 10th #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23159/...

Huge and growing numbers of engaged interested and active people with dementia of all abilities and ages are coming together and are making powerful calls to action.

The first ‘People with dementia CAN’ gathering went down a treat today. Huge thanks to East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Humber and North Yorks ICB.

people with dementia CAN! A gathering of over 50 people with dementia taking place at Beverley Racecourse- celebrating a growing network of active engaged peers across Humber and North Yorks.

Dory reads two inspirational poems by Donna Ashworth #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23149/...

Here's another taking part opportunity for people with dementia to help review the @skillsforcare.bsky.social dementia core skills framework. www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...

📢Abstract submissions for the ADI's 37th Global Conference in Lyon is now open📢 Submissions close on Friday 19th September! www.adiconference.org

You can get your own copy of this book here: www.mheducation.co.uk/living-with-... Wonderful front cover artwork by Jacqui (and Julia) @denpruexeter.bsky.social

Peter really recommends a listen to #TheArchers and how well they depicted dementia. #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23145/...

Jacqui is really pleased to have been a part of “Living With Dementia Reconsidered” and she also thinks oit is a very good book. #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23141/...

Allison says a big thank you to volunteers in #VolunteersWeek2025 #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23136/...

I talk about these so much but honestly, if you only do one thing for #DementiaActionWeek, visit @innov-dementia.bsky.social Dementia Diaries dementiadiaries.org. An amazing resource to hear directly from people living with dementia talk about their experiences, views & thoughts

a new taking part opportunity. If you are living with dementia and would be interested in helping Norina explore the impact of robotic animals in care home settings then this might be for you! www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...

Join Professor Linda Clare, @rachaellitherland.bsky.social, Allison and Chris on 18th June, 12.30-1.30pm where they will be exploring practical ideas and resources that can support the autonomy of people with young onset dementia. @innov-dementia.bsky.social @youngdemnetwork.bsky.social

Lynne reads the fabulous Edward Lear “The Jumblies” which feels strangely familiar #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23130/...

“The heart never forgets’. Maxine’s #DementiaDiaries about her new Tee shirt which she will wear to a ‘Dementia Day’ "Dementia is just one part of my life” dementiadiaries.org/entry/23124/...

There's a new book in town! 📖 'Living with #dementia reconsidered': this co-produced volume shares research findings from a decade of the IDEAL programme and leads to a manifesto for change. Use the code below for a discount! @innov-dementia.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social

Our tutor, Carole has designed the certificates for the latest #AGoodLifeWithDementia course. 'Organiser' ='putting the kettle on' 'Helpers' ='course tutors, designers and deliverers' in #DementiaActionWeek take the lead from ppl w dementia! @elhijodevera.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social

A funny poem written by the LikeMinded #DEEP group is introduced by Dory and read by Stacy #OutsideLives Brighten up your day with #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23116/...

Today on #BBCMorningLive #DementiaDiaries were featured with Gail, George and Steve flying the flag #Dementia. Please do watch to see how much journaling or keeping a diary or a blog helps.Watch from about 10.30am www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...