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Dementia Community
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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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The Digital Care Hub has launched ‘Digital Care in Focus.’ A new series exploring digital tech and data in social care to support learning and practical improvement.

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#DigitalCareInFocus #SocialCare
January 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Consultations are open on updates to the End-of-Life Care and Frailty Core Capabilities Frameworks, inviting feedback from across health and social care.

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#EndOfLifeCare #Frailty #HealthCare
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🚨Final weekend to book you place on our webinar!

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

⏳ Booking closes at midnight on Sunday 26 January, so don't miss out!

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Researchers are seeking lived experience advisors to contribute to research into dementia and psychosis, ensuring personal insight helps shape outcomes.

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#DementiaCare #Psychosis #LivedExperience #LatestNews
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We are delighted to be at the NAPA National Activity Conference and Awards today, learning from some amazing colleagues and sharing the work of Dementia Community. We are featured in the programme, showcasing JDC and our free webinars.

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#NAPAConference #DementiaCommunity
January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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HRT does not impact dementia risk

New findings indicate that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not affect dementia risk, according to recent research.

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#HRT #DementiaCare #Research
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Staying active with dementia booklet published

Dementia Alliance International has published a new booklet offering practical ideas to support people living with dementia to stay active.

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#DementiaAllianceInternational #StayingActive
January 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
4 days to go 📢

🪧 Burns Gym – Making Fitness Social
🗓 26 Jan
💷 Free
👉 buff.ly/Z62g9SG

Award-winning sessions bringing joy & connection in dementia care.

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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A survey led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking views from care home staff on post-falls management practices.

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#CareHomes #FallsManagement #DementiaCare #PatientSafety
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Dementia NI publish 2026–2031 strategy

Dementia NI has launched its Strategic Vision 2026–2031, setting out priorities for empowering people with dementia and guiding its work over the next five years.

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#DementiaNI #DementiaCare #DementiaStrategy
January 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Report published looking at how demand for care homes is changing

carehome.co.uk has published a new Ageing Britain report exploring changing demand for care homes, including dementia care.

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#CareHomes #DementiaCare #AgeingBritain
January 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We’re seeking sponsors for the 2026 UK Dementia Awards.

An excellent opportunity to align your organisation with excellence in dementia care and celebrate alongside leaders across the sector.

30th April, Warwickshire

🔗 journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards/ukda2...

#UKDementiaAwards #DementiaCare
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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British Geriatrics Society has published a report entitled, ‘Overcoming barriers to age-attuned care’.

Read more here:
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#BritishGeriatricsSociety #Geriatrics #DementiaCare #ComprehensiveGeriatricAssessment
January 20, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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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
👉 buff.ly/Z62g9SG

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.
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#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.

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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.

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#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.

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@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
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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.

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#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