Dementia UK
@DementiaUK
We’re the UK’s only specialist dementia nursing charity, providing life-changing support for everyone who needs it.
"As men, we're fearful of being fearful, in my opinion." @TommyTommytee18 and @Swinno1976 talk about the emotions they and their families experienced after a diagnosis of #dementia. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=gXdGi8…
Temperatures in the UK have become very warm once again... ⚠️ Here is some advice about keeping you and your loved one with #dementia safe in the heat. ☀️ 👇 dementiauk.org/information-an…
Thank you @SteveDarlingMP for visiting the @AskNationwide branch in Torquay and sharing information about our Admiral Nurse clinics. We really appreciate the support! 💙
Yesterday at Nationwide Torquay, I joined branch manager Ali to hear about an incredible initiative supporting those affected by dementia. In partnership with Dementia UK, the branch hosts a dementia nurse every three months, offering free one-hour appointments. Anyone can book…
Exciting job vacancy news: @DementiaUK & Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are collaborating to provide a new Admiral Nurse for Young Onset #Dementia (Band 6) based in Kettering. Closing date for applications 25th July 2025. Find out more: jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…
"You’re doing two full-time, emotional jobs." 💬 Thank you to @womanandhome for sharing Admiral Nurse @viclyons experience of being a sandwich carer - caring for both a parent or elderly relative, as well as a child. 👇 womanandhome.com/life/inspirati…
"They'll talk about football, drink, golf...but not dementia." @TommyTommytee18 shares with @Swinno1976 how his friends shy away from discussing his #dementia diagnosis. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=gXdGi8…
As part of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, Pratibha shares her experience of caring for her late husband, Narayan Gopala, who lived with vascular #dementia and died in 2024. Read her full story here: dementiauk.org/information-an…
This morning, @RicHolden MP visited Basildon University Hospital @MSEHospitals where he got to see firsthand the award-winning work of #dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, @JaneGilby. Thank you Richard for your support and thank you Basildon Hospital for hosting such an…
Our free online series, ‘Dementia: what next?’, is designed to help you learn more about #dementia. In our 'financial and legal issues' session, we cover: 🧠 mental capacity 📝 lasting power of attorney 💰 benefits 🏡 paying for your care Sign up: dementiauk.org/information-an…
We're pleased to be supporting this project. 👇💙
Understanding and improving death literacy in dementia: the development and implementation of a measure of death literacy for carers of people with dementia @MCPCRD @UCLPsychiatry @DementiaUK youtube.com/watch?v=U0hEbf… mariecurie.org.uk/research-and-p…
In this candid pub conversation, @TommyTommytee18 and @Swinno1976 speak about focusing on the positives after a diagnosis of #dementia. 🗣️ Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=gXdGi8…
We recently shared a video from @TommyTommytee18, who talked about his experience of grief since his #dementia diagnosis. Here @Swinno1976, a #carer for his mum, talks about what he grieves. Does this resonate with you? 👇 Watch the full conversation here:…
On Sunday we visited @itvcorrie. 📺 We have worked closely with the production team for a number of months, supporting and advising on Debbie Webster’s #YoungOnsetDementia storyline. We had a brilliant day. Admiral Nurses @SophieDodswort3, Wonda Heritage and Yvonne Biney gave…
Great to see 'Debbie's dementia' shortlisted for the 'Best storyline' category in this year's Inside Soap Awards! We have been advising and supporting the production team on this storyline about #YoungOnsetDementia for a number of months. Cast your vote via the post below. 👇
🎉 The Inside Soap Awards are BACK - and it’s time to have your say! From shocking secrets to iconic Street drama, Corrie’s had a year to remember ✨ Vote now: insidesoap.co.uk/awards
"Reforming continuing healthcare (CHC) will only be one part of a wider struggle, but I think it is a vital part. Because in order to function properly, the health and social care systems need to work together." - Marianne. 📢 On Thursday, we attended @candsalliance’s…
The NHS 10-year plan for England has the potential to deliver significant improvements to the support people receive. But to truly transform dementia care, specialist nurses, like our #AdmiralNurses, must be part of it. Watch our video to see what the plan means for families…
Both @TommyTommytee18 who lives with #dementia, and @Swinno1976, a #carer for his mum, sat down together in a local pub for an honest conversation about dementia. 💬 You can watch their full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=gXdGi8…