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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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One week to go ⏰

🪧 Burns Gym – Making Fitness Social
🗓 26 Jan | 2–3pm UK
💷 Free
👉 buff.ly/Z62g9SG

Inclusive movement, laughter and connection for people living with dementia.

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🌟 Latest news 🌟

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
🌟 Latest news 🌟

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

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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
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🔸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
👀Catch up on one of our most popular webinars from 2025👀

🔶 Changing the Conversation About #Hearing & #Dementia
🗣️ Presented by Dr Helen Henshaw & Dr Hannah Semeraro

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January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM