The Perfume Shop Raises Over £2 Million for Vital Dementia Research
The Perfume Shop celebrated reaching £1 million in 2023, which means it has more than doubled this figure in the past three years.
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Dementia
London Firefighters Highlight Fire Safety Tips for Dementia Patients and their Carers
London firefighters are highlighting fire safety to help carers [in Carer’s Week 8-14 June] looking after individuals living with dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Announces Record £9.5m Investment in Dementia Studies
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced its largest ever single funding round, committing £9.5 million to 25 new research projects across the United Kingdom in a…
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East Kent Police Specials Become Dementia Friends in Ramsgate
The team from Chartwell House Care Home in Broadstairs travelled to Ramsgate Fire Station last month to deliver a Dementia Friends session to 25 East Kent Police Specials, helping volunteer officers better understand and support people living with dementia in their communities.
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Jon Snow Responds to Outpouring of Support as Alzheimer’s Society Sees Surge in Web Visits Following Diagnosis News
Alzheimer’s Society has seen a sharp rise in website visitors following the announcement that veteran news anchor Jon Snow is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Veteran News Anchor Jon Snow Reveals His Dementia Diagnosis
Former news anchor Jon Snow has revealed he is living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. The reality of Jon’s life with the condition will feature in a powerful new documentary produced by Basement Films, Jon Snow: A Last Big Story, airing on Channel 4 on Saturday, 20 June.
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Diabetes and Dementia: The Hidden Link Care Homes Must Know About
New survey data from Alzheimer’s Research UK has revealed a significant gap in public awareness around one of dementia’s most influential risk factors — with profound implications for those working in residential and nursing care.
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Government Sets Out Ambitious Plans to Improve Dementia Care, Diagnosis and Research
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving dementia care, diagnosis and research, outlining a series of measures designed to enhance support for people living…
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Millions Face Hidden Toll Of Dementia, New Research Reveals
Nearly one million people in the UK are living with dementia, but its impact stretches far beyond those diagnosed, with millions of families silently carrying…
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Channel 4 to Broadcast Colourised 1966 World Cup Final in Support of Dementia Awareness
A special colourised broadcast of England’s historic 1966 FIFA World Cup Final victory will be shown on Channel 4 this June, combining one of the…
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Psychological Course Could Be Game Changer For Carers Of People With Dementia
The neglected psychological support needs for carers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a major multicentre trial led by…
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Care Sector Caught in Health and Social Care ‘No Man’s Land’, Warns The King’s Fund
A major new report from The King’s Fund has highlighted the ongoing challenges facing older people as they navigate the divide between the NHS and…
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New Research Identifies Potential Target to Reduce Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have identified a promising new therapeutic target that could help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from…
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Staff from Liverpool Care Home go to Great Heights for Dementia Charity
Six members of staff from Simonsfield care home in Liverpool raised £1,300 after completing an abseil down Anfield Stadium in support Alzheimer’s Society. Staceyjane McGuinness,…
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Old Malton Care Staff Experience Living with Dementia During Dementia Action Week
Staff at Manor Park care home in Old Malton, part of Sandstone Care Group, were given a glimpse of life with dementia when the Virtual…
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