Coxwell Hall’s Zippy Magana Wins National Dementia Registered Manager Award
Zippy Magana, care home manager at Coxwell Hall has won the Dementia Registered Manager Award at the national Dementia Care Awards 2026.
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Dementia
New Research Points to Fresh Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists in the United States have proposed a new theory that could reshape understanding of how Alzheimer’s disease develops, offering potential new directions for future treatments and research.
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King’s Fund Report Says That Addressing ‘Dementia Data Gap’ Key to Delivering Future Recommendations of Casey Commission and MSF
A new King’s Fund report has today [23rd June] said that addressing the ‘dementia data gap’ is key to delivering on the future recommendations of the Casey Commission and Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia.
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Government Sets Out Progress on Adult Social Care Reform Recommendations
The Government has outlined a series of measures aimed at strengthening adult social care in England, following recommendations made by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care led by Baroness Louise Casey.
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FA and Alzheimer’s Society Extend Charity Partnership To 2028
The Football Association has announced a two-year extension of its charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, taking the collaboration into a seventh year through to the end of the 2027–28 season.
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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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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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