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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · Aug 29

The EMPOWER Co-production Toolkit is here. It was created with researchers, community partners and lived-experience experts to support inclusive and meaningful collaboration.

Download it here: empowerdementia.co.uk/wp-content/u...

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our Sandpit event brought together 100+ people including researchers, community partners & lived experts to co-produce ideas for our Small Research Project Fund. A powerful day of collaboration, inclusion & creativity.

Read more here: www.uwl.ac.uk/news/empower...

Empower Dementia Network+ brings key stakeholders together to support collaborative research projects access funding | University of West London

More than 100 researchers, people with lived experience of dementia and community partners gathered for an Empower Dementia Network+ ‘sandpit’ event on Tuesday, 26 August at the University of West Lon...

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DETERMIND Research Study @determindstudy.bsky.social · Aug 28

What did you do after the bank holiday? We reunited our team to spend the day planning an application at the @empowerdementianet.bsky.social Sandpit Event. It was a real joy to meet others passionate about making a difference to the lives of those living with dementia and those who support them :)

A group of six happy team members, dressed semi-casually, in front of a projector screen. They all work on the DETERMIND dementia study together and are stood posing for the photo. On the screen is the title of the event 'Empower Dementia Network + Sandpit Event'. It is surrounded by illustrations of some trees and two characters holding flowers with a butterfly flying between them.

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · Jun 26

🕐 Just over 2 weeks left! EOIs open for Small Research Project Fund close on Friday 11th July at 1pm (GMT).

We’re funding small collaborative research projects that address inequalities in dementia care.

🔗 Apply now: empowerdementia.co.uk/grants-and-f...

Small Research Project Funding | EMPOWER Dementia Network+

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jun 25

🧠 The EMPOWER Dementia Network + is funding small, inclusive research projects tackling inequalities in dementia care. Got an idea? Submit your EOI today - Deadline 11th July! #DementiaResearch @empowerdementianet.bsky.social

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/smal...

Small Project Grants: Inequalities in Dementia

Apply for funding to tackle inequalities in dementia care through inclusive, community-led research. Open to all (UK). Submit your idea to the EMPOWER Network.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌟 Just 1 hour to go! 🌟

Join us today, June 2 (11:30–12:30) for the official launch of the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Small Research Projects Fund 🧠✨

🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6b9a7e...

#inclusiveresearch #dementiacare

EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 23

Join us for the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Co-production Training
🗓️ 17th June | 🕙 10:00–11:30 AM

Explore how co-production can shape better dementia research.

📲 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a9725b...

#CoProduction #DementiaResearch #LivedExperience #EMPOWERDementia

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 23

#DementiaActionWeek

🐞 Workstream 5: Digital Inclusion

🎶 Spotlight on Deepness Dementia Radio – a 24/7 station run by people with dementia, sharing music, & stories to stay connected and creative.

📻 Tune in: www.deepnessdementiamedia.com/deepness-dem...

Deepness Dementia Radio | Easy Listening For Living Well With DementiaCookie Control

Listen to Deepness Dementia Radio and join the friendly community. For people going through dementia, music and the spoken word serve as crucial vehicles for memory and connection. That is why Deepnes...

www.deepnessdementiamedia.com

EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 22

🧠 Join us for the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Small Research Projects Fund webinar!

📅 Mon 2 June | 🕦 11:30–12:30

Open to community partners, researchers & lived experts. Let’s fund work that tackles dementia care inequalities.

Register here: bit.ly/4morQEJ

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 22

#DementiaActionWeek

🦋 Workstream 4: Self-care for family carers

Spotlight on Butterflies Memory Loss Support in Hull – creating space for carers to connect & recharge.

💜 Carers are unsung heroes and they deserve spaces where they are heard, supported and empowered.

📍 www.butterflies.org.uk

Butterflies - Memory Loss Support Group

The Butterflies support group helps memory loss fighters get the vital support they need. We are here to help · Make a donation today!

www.butterflies.org.uk

EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 21

Initiative by: @readingagency.bsky.social

EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 21

#DementiaActionWeek

🐛 Workstream 3: Addressing inequalities in dementia care

📚 Spotlight: Reading Well for dementia – an inclusive initiative tackling inequalities through free UK library access, e-books, audiobooks, and other resources.

⭐ Learn more: readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/

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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · May 21

A new approach to care is making dementia support better for people in Suffolk, after people came forward to share their experiences with Healthwatch Suffolk - www.healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2025-05...

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 20

#DementiaActionWeek

🦟 Workstream 2: Innovating inclusive research approaches

Spotlight on ⭐ Dementia Enquirers ⭐ who put people with dementia in the driving seat - leading their own research, shaping what matters to them.

📘 Gold Standards for Co-Research: bit.ly/4jhDHBz

#inclusiveresearch

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Flourishing Lives @flourishinglives.bsky.social · May 19

‘How to Catch Ageism’ Series – No 1: Language

Join us for our free online workshop w/ Canopy

10 June, 11am - 12.30pm BST
Sign up now!
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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 19

#DementiaActionWeek

🦜 Workstream 1: Meaningful engagement of underrepresented groups

Spotlight on ⭐ My House of Memories⭐: an app co-created with people living with dementia. It brings together digital objects from across cultures and decades.

📱iOS: bit.ly/3SIOVnK
📱Google Play: bit.ly/3FazP7u

‎My House of Memories

‎Has your life been touched by dementia? Download My House of Memories today and start exploring the past together with family, friends and carers. Look through pictures of inspiring objects from a r...

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 19

✨ It’s #DementiaActionWeek! We’re celebrating work across the EMPOWER Dementia Network+, focusing each day on a key theme:
🦜 Mon: Engaging underrepresented groups
🦟 Tue: Inclusive research
🐛 Wed: Inequalities in care
🦋 Thu: Carer self-care
🐞 Fri: Digital inclusion

Stay tuned! #dementiacare #empower

EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · May 8

🌟 Join us on June 2 2025, 11:30–12:30 for the launch of the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Small Research Projects Fund!

💡 Apply for funding to co-produce inclusive dementia research tackling inequalities in care.

🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/er7HCJBW

#DementiaResearch #FundingOpportunity #Inclusivity

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · Apr 24

We are pleased to share that INTERDEM has featured our network on their blog: Introducing the EMPOWER Dementia Network Plus: Empowering a Meaningful Life for All

Read more about our work and vision in INTERDEM’s blog: interdem.org?p=9151

#dementiacare #coproduction #INTERDEM

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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · Mar 27

A great #PolicyLab for @empowerdementianet.bsky.social yesterday with a fabulous network of people. "Reducing health inequalities for people with dementia who need greater support." A big question but with some practical actions for the network's next steps...

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Apr 22

🧠 A great question landed in our Solutions Lab: Can co-researchers with lived experience help analyse interview transcripts ethically? Dr Victoria Shepherd shares her expert advice 👇 #CoProduction #ResearchEthics @vickylshepherd.bsky.social

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/privacy-meet...

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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · Apr 8

A new taking part opportunity!!! Can you help Charlotte investigating how building design can aid health and wellbeing of people with dementia www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...

Building design and health and well-being for individuals living with dementia. - DEEP

A request from Charlotte at Reading Uninversity Your project: I am currently undertaking a dissertation that investigates how building design can actively promote health and well-being for individuals...

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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · Apr 10

Hello Bluesky! 👋

Welcome to The ACE Study, funded by @nihr.bsky.social

Between 2025-2027, we’re hearing the experiences of African & Caribbean people – who are experiencing memory problems – of seeking support, and observing existing care provision

Find out more 👇
www.uwl.ac.uk/research/res...

The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study | University of West London

The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study: Understanding the support needs of African and African-Caribbean people living with dementia and their care partners and families: identifying inclusive s...

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · Apr 1

Last week, we hosted a Policy Lab focused how can we reduce the most significant inequalities in care for people living with dementia and their families who need greater support. Thank you everyone for contributing to such an impactful day of meaningful discussions and actionable insights.

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · Mar 6

The EMPOWER Network is synthesising insights from our UK-wide co-creation workshops, where people affected by dementia share what excellent, inclusive care looks like.

Our vision: a values-driven, person-centred & sustainable system that removes barriers, tackles stigma, and leaves no one behind.

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