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Attendance Allowance is a benefit for older people (over 65) who may need extra help to stay independent at home, due to an illness or disability.  Dementia is a disability…

The Dementia Carer Workshop Feedback we receive confirms to us that our work is important and effective. Dementia Carer health risk When we deliver our workshops we meet all kinds of people faced with situations and…

Undiagnosed dementia Support should be available to those who are affected by undiagnosed dementia.  Whilst there are 529,098 in the UK with diagnosed dementia (Dept of Health 2016/17 figs), this…

Dartington Social Entrepreneurs The Dartington  School for Social Entrepreneurs 2016-17 programme  has come to an end. It has been a whirlwind of learning and development. 20 members of the cohort…

Hospitals understanding dementia impact Hospitals understanding dementia impact is essential for recovery. Dementia adds additional and often invisible complex needs which have a negative impact on the person therefore delaying discharge. For the person the whole experience is confusing, disorientating and…