My latest blog about life with dementia. Pls RT if you like it. Or not. What is art to me? georgerook51.wordpress.com/2024/08/26/wha… via George Rook

📢 Many dying people end up in A&E because there isn’t enough community care to go round. Kate experienced a lack of health and care support when caring for her dad which resulted in many trips to A&E. Since being diagnosed with terminal cancer herself, she is now moving to an

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re launching a landmark new report: Taking blood cancer out of the shadows: A plan to increase survival, that details how blood cancer survival in the UK is being overshadowed 🩸

We're so pleased to see Irene's story shared as part of Scot Gov Health's new #RethinkDementia campaign “It’s so important to keep being yourself and do the things you’ve always done together.” Read and watch Irene's full story 👇nhsinform.scot/campaigns/reth…

#RethinkDementia

Dementia affects so many of us, but your experience is unique. This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, use your voice and tell us how #dementia has impacted your life. 👇 Your experiences can offer hope, understanding, and support to others. 💙

Hospice to cut jobs and services over funding shortfall - new development after we revealed last week 5 hospices planning cuts bbc.com/news/articles/…

This little warrior princess deserves unlimited retweets 💪

Sharon struggled to access palliative care for her husband, Kevin. 💔 She said: "It really was just the two of us. I didn’t feel there was support in place, so I worried all of the time. If I’d have had the palliative care team – who did come in at the very end – there a bit

Both 'young onset' dementia and 'early onset' dementia can be used to describe someone who’s experienced #dementia symptoms before the age of 65. So, what's the difference? 🤔 'Early onset' dementia can also refer to the early stages of dementia. Whereas ‘young onset’ dementia

Too good not to share. Trust in humanity restored 🤗

Brilliant news and so well deserved. Please vote for the University of Bradford

🕙 From 10am: #HouseOfLords debates two private members’ bills on lithium-ion battery safety and support services for infants, parents and carers. ➡️ See more and watch online at the link in our bio

❓Did you know Dr Sophie Morse is developing a technique that harnesses ultrasound technology as a potential tool to treat Alzheimer's? This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, learn how UK DRI is solving the puzzle of Alzheimer's & other neurodegenerative conditions👉buff.ly/4e3PWzq

'People don’t always die between the hours of 9am and 5pm. People need care and access to medication 24/7. There aren’t the resources to cover those extra hours, meaning people simply end up in A&E, where they often die – and die alone. Read Sarah Holmes in this mornings

Chris Maddocks Great to see them highlighting the importance of Coproduction perhaps you could share this with your colleagues Alzheimer's Society Kate Lee who I see are currently more than doubling the size of their Central Executive Team with vacancies for Assistant Director/Executives with

It was formed in the late nineteenth century around ‘a belief in the power of kindness’ and that is exactly what The British Red Cross (BRC) is bringing today to the frontline of one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Wales. Read the story here sbuhb.nhs.wales/news/swansea-b…

Have you seen the wide range of resources and fact sheets that we have produced for people living with dementia and family carers? 📰 You’ll find them here: ow.ly/Q75h50TaOyv #DementiaSupports #WorldAlzheimersMonth

Our Head of Campaigns Helen Pyper is speaking at next week's @dementiasummit 📢 The session will explore how our social care system can better support unpaid carers & person-centered care. Find out more on attending here: bit.ly/4eJ1RUC #dementiasummit2024 The King's Fund

Dr Andrew Woodhead (Andy) He/Him Chris Maddocks Alzheimer's Society Kate Lee Bloody disgrace, not in their interests to make positive change then they wouldn’t be needed - incentivise results not the status quo!!! Move with the times muppets