Tide (Together in Dementia Everyday) has the mission to “connect, enable and mobilise carers and former carers of people with dementia to use their experience to influence change.” Carer members of the organisation have access to free online events, information and advice, including the Carer Development Programme. This programme is a series of online informative sessions on topics, each session expertly developed alongside people with lived experience of caring.   The new ‘£1000 for 1000 carers’ campaign aims to recruit 1000 new carer members in 2024. If you’d like to support the ca ..read more

The NCCH Creative Health Associates would like to hear your thoughts on creative health to help shape their work with Integrated Care Boards and Systems. They will use the information to better understand what work is happening and where, and what support organisations and individuals need. The survey is available online, one for individuals and one for organisations.  ..read more

The conference is designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, community leaders, commissioners, link workers and students – and anyone with an interest in social prescribing.  Featuring a diverse range of speakers from across the world, the event will offer an unparalleled opportunity to share, learn, and discuss the latest advances and research in this dynamic field.  This year’s conference will focus on innovation and innovative practices in social prescribing. The objective is to spotlight pioneering approaches, both nationally and internationally, with a fo ..read more

The cross-party Health and Social Care Committee has the responsibility to scrutinise the work of the Department of Health and Social Care and its associated public bodies, examining government policy, spending and administration on behalf of the electorate and the House of Commons.  The Committee’s recently published report Prevention in health and social care: healthy places calls for a national social prescribing strategy, stating that: “Increased use of social prescribing can both relieve pressure on clinical pathways and protect good health through enhancing people’s connections with ..read more

Social Care Future believes that, “Together we can change how people think about social care, why it’s so important and how it needs to change so that everyone can look forward to an equal life.” As part of their #IWouldLoveTo campaign, they are asking the question, If the right support were available, what one thing would you love to do with your life? If you draw on support to live your life, Social Care Future would like to hear from you.  Your response to the above question could be a short piece to camera like the ones in this film, or an audio recording. You could also get together ..read more

The aim of the group is to develop a platform where people with or at risk of dementia, anyone with cognitive difficulties, dementia carers and members of the public interested in or concerned about dementia can share their opinions, perspectives and experiences. People joining this growing community of individuals from a range of European countries will have the opportunity to participate in online or in-person consultations, focus groups, written discussions and brief surveys, sharing their views on topics of interest to them (ie. use of artificial intelligence in dementia research, societal ..read more

The projects, launched on 8th November at the offices of Universal Music UK,  are linked to recommendations of last year’s Power of Music report which among its recommendations called for investment in music programmes for the health and wellbeing of people living with dementia. Power of Music Fund gives grassroots dementia choirs and music groups the opportunity to apply for small grants to cover basic costs, like room hire, travel and refreshments. There will also be one larger grant of £500,000, available for a new Centre of Excellence. The fund was kickstarted by a one million pound d ..read more

Conducted by the Longitude Prize on Dementia, which is funded by Alzheimer’s Society and Innovate UK, and delivered by Challenge Works, the poll set out to understand the appetite amongst primary care doctors for the use of technology in helping people and families affected by dementia. Findings of the research include: 88% believe that people living with dementia who can live in their own homes will live more fulfilling lives. 77% believe that people living with dementia will live longer if they can remain in their own homes. 87% believe the majority of their patients with early-stage dement ..read more

This year’s Alzheimer’s Disease International campaign ‘Never too early, never too late’ focuses on risk factors and risk reduction. It highlights the importance of identifying risk factors and putting in place proactive risk reduction measures to delay the onset of dementia. The site also provides a campaign toolkit of those thinking of organising their own event or campaign – World Alzheimer’s Day is on 21st September, so there’s still time to get involved. For information on fundraising events in the UK, visit Alzheimer’s Society ..read more

Alongside Ageing Without Children and Community Catalysts, Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) will hold the free online event on Thursday, 28th September, 11.30am – 2pm.  The event aims to challenge assumptions, ignite meaningful discussions, and pave the way for a more inclusive future for people ageing without children. With a growing number of people in the UK ageing without family support, the event will explore how this experience intersects with other key issues in later life and discuss ways to raise awareness and develop much-needed support. Individuals who identify as ageing without ..read more