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Dementia Community is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, a membership cooperative that provides learning and networking opportunities for the dementia care community. For more information please visit our website: journalofdementiacare.co.uk
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Nominations are now OPEN for the UK Dementia Awards 2026

There are 15 awards open for nomination, celebrating outstanding individuals, teams, and organisations across care.

Start your nomination here:
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🌟 Latest news 🌟

Step Change Design launch videos about their garden research findings.

Step Change Design has shared three short videos on research and tools supporting care home residents to step outside when they choose.

Read more here:
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#StepChangeDesign #DementiaFriendly
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
One week to go ⏰

🪧 Burns Gym – Making Fitness Social
🗓 26 Jan | 2–3pm UK
💷 Free
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Inclusive movement, laughter and connection for people living with dementia.

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Age Space campaign urges people to ‘Prepare to Care’.

Age Space has launched a campaign encouraging families to begin conversations about future care needs.

Read more here:
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#PrepareToCare #AgeSpace #FamilyCarers #LaterLife
January 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Inclusive, joyful movement in dementia care 💜

🪧 Burns Gym – Making Fitness Social
🗓 26 Jan | 2–3pm UK
💷 Free

Live sessions, laughter, connection, plus a short demo.
👉 buff.ly/Z62g9SG

#dementia #webinar
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Dementia Services Development Centre share information on Palliative Care Needs Rounds.

New information highlights how Palliative Care Needs Rounds can support better end-of-life care for people living with dementia.

Read more here:
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#PalliativeCare #DementiaCare
January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Sign-up open for the ADEPT study on dementia-inclusive design.

The ADEPT study is exploring how dementia-inclusive design is taught, understood, and applied in practice.

Read more here:
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#ADEPTStudy #InclusiveDesign #DementiaCare #DementiaFriendly
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Dementia training for tennis coaches available in Hertfordshire.

Dementia Adventure is offering a half-day training session to help tennis coaches run dementia-friendly tennis at their club.

Read more here: buff.ly/9lyDIuc

#DementiaFriendly #InclusiveSport #Tennis #Hertfordshire
January 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Singing & songwriting sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, led by Turtle Key Arts, being offered in London.

Read more 👉 buff.ly/OGFo8au

@TurtleKeyArts

#TurtleSong #DementiaFriendly #MusicAndDementia
January 15, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Our 1st webinar of 2026 will see Burns Gym share how their kilted #fitness sessions bring laughter, movement & connection to #olderpeople.

Join us:
🗓 Mon 26 Jan 2026
⏰ 2–3pm (UK time)

👉 Free sign up: buff.ly/Z62g9SG
👉 Follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/VenPGEU

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
🏅Submit your nominations for the UK Dementia Awards 2026🏅

With 15 #awards to choose from, help us to celebrate the outstanding individuals, teams & organisations who truly make a difference for people with #dementia.

#Nominate for #UKDA2026 today ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🌟Latest news🌟

New Year Honours List 2026: Recognition for leading figures in dementia care.

Hilary Evans-Newton, Alzheimer’s Research UK Chief Executive, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2026.

Read more here: buff.ly/ii9HkJ3

#NewYearHonours2026 #DementiaCare
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
We are looking forward to joining NAPA at their National Activity Conference 2026.

We'd love to see you there. Tickets are selling fast so book now: buff.ly/WHUBvJN

#NAPAConference2026
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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🔸Share your views with the #CaseyCommission buff.ly/AEYsa9q #socialcare

🔸Alzheimer’s Research UK publish #dementia treatments report buff.ly/0C4DjmY

🔸Accessibility gaps in the #music and #technology sectors highlighted buff.ly/6jCUOMT
January 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🏅Nominations are OPEN for the UK Dementia Awards 2026🏅

With 15 #awards to choose from, help us to celebrate the outstanding individuals, teams & organisations who truly make a difference for people with #dementia.

#Nominate for #UKDA2026 today ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
January 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Our first 2026 webinar is now live! Do join us for:

🪧 Burns Gym - Making Fitness Social
🗓 Monday 26 January 2026
⏰ 2–3pm (UK time)
💷 Free to attend

👉 Sign up here: buff.ly/Z62g9SG

👉 Follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/VenPGEU

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
👀Catch up on one of our most popular webinars from 2025👀

🔶 Delirium & Dementia: Recognising, Responding, and Supporting Together
🗣️ Presented by Alison Keizer, Consultant Nurse Dementia & Delirium Queen's Nurse

youtu.be/hlPmJL4IyVw?...
January 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🌟Latest news🌟

🔸Alzheimer’s Society partner with the British Deaf Association to improve dementia support for the deaf community buff.ly/oxdRvWS

🔸Guidance launched to support recruitment of Shared Lives carers from diverse communities buff.ly/I0fkKCL

#BSL #dementia #SharedLives
January 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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🔸Alzheimer’s Research UK publish analysis on deaths from dementia buff.ly/5xpHPeP

🔸Good practice involving African Caribbean communities in dementia research showcased buff.ly/m4dRgPy

#dementia #research
January 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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🔸Frailty report published focusing on support in local communities buff.ly/rDUZcXn

🔸Applications open for Clinical Future Leaders Fellowship buff.ly/kMNukCB

#frailty #dementia #research
January 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Do you know of an outstanding individual making a difference for people living with #dementia?

🏅Our People’s Choice Award honours individuals whose impact is deeply felt & appreciated🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia #Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🌟Latest news🌟

🔸Centre for Ageing Better publish ‘Age-friendly Town and Parish Guide’ buff.ly/SdXpfV1

🔸Carol Jennings Fellow for 2025/26 announced buff.ly/MVXR09k

#Ageing #dementia #research
January 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Do you know of a #dementia initiative supporting #wellbeing?

🏅Our Promoting Health & Wellbeing Award champions initiatives that support physical & emotional wellbeing through nature, movement & mindfulness🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia #Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Do you know of a #dementia #arts & #culture project doing fantastic work?

🏅Our Creative Arts & Culture in Dementia Award honours arts, heritage, & cultural projects that spark memory & connection🏅

#Nominate for the UK Dementia #Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
January 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🌟Latest news🌟

🔸Social Care Future publish their suggestions for the #CaseyCommission on the future of adult #socialcare buff.ly/CiLOmWU

🔸PhD researcher looking for people with dementia to share their knowledge and help shape project on ‘Open Dialogue’ buff.ly/pXPshw3

#dementia #research
January 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Do you know of an #intergenerational #dementia initiative?

🏅Our Intergenerational Award celebrates initiatives that bring generations together, fostering understanding, joy, and mutual support🏅

#Nominate for the UK #Dementia #Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
January 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM