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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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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 15h
📣 The September Dementia Community newsletter is out now for members! Featuring: ✨ Book giveaway winner announced! ✨ Our new Editor's Pick from JDC ✨October webinars and much more! Not a member yet? Sign up today 👉 buff.ly/D72tRFS
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 16h
📢 Latest News! 👉 Chinese Admiral Nurse service expands to cover the whole of the UK buff.ly/Lt8Yj77 👉Study shows impact of statins on lowering dementia risk buff.ly/h8CMjTx #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 18h
📢 Miss our last webinar? - What does good dementia guidance look like? Explore what good dementia guidance looks like, what matters most to people affected by dementia, and how guidance can support high-quality person-centred care. 👉️ buff.ly/FCbQ9BQ #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 21h
📢 UKDC Early Bird Ticket Discount Ends Today! Don't miss out! Take a look at our programme and book your place today. 👉 buff.ly/pA4UKmQ 👉 buff.ly/YyqbsGb 📍 Doncaster | 17-18 Nov #UKDC2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉Alzheimer’s Society share research on diagnosis waiting times and call for new diagnosis target buff.ly/9T16h7K 👉Further evidence on HRT usage and dementia documented in study findings buff.ly/fDOnjdr #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💛 Have you read our latest JDC Editor's Pick? From one continent to another: reflections on working in residential care Maryam Adeyemo reflects on her experiences supporting people with dementia and the importance of person-centred care. 📖 buff.ly/9MfozpG #DementiaCare #PersonCentredCare
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 Final Call! Get your Early Bird Tickets today! Our Early Bird ticket discount ends tomorrow! Take a look at our programme and book your place today. 👉 buff.ly/pA4UKmQ 👉 buff.ly/YyqbsGb 📍 Doncaster | 17-18 Nov #UKDC2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉World Alzheimer Report 2026 published by Alzheimer’s Disease International buff.ly/Z2mqKdM 👉 Participants wanted for ‘Dementia, Cancer and Us All’ survey buff.ly/oKW4Tal #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📢 1 Week to go! Future Planning and Dementia: Plan for Tomorrow, Live for Today 🗓 5 October | ⏰ 2-3pm (UK) Learn about advance care planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney with Zoe Harris, Dani Ayre & Clare Fuller. 👉 Register: buff.ly/2Uc0Bly #DementiaCare
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We're proud to welcome York St John University as Academic Partner for #UKDC26. Visit them on 17-18 Nov at Doncaster Racecourse to explore their Emotional Intelligence in Care and Person-Led Support approaches. buff.ly/5Rsp66N buff.ly/RvUTJXS #Dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Dementia UK launch Promise to Care buff.ly/hivczGA #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’re delighted to welcome Sensio as our Headline Sponsor for the 20th UK Dementia Congress 2026 on 17-18 Nov at Doncaster Racecourse. Find out more about them here: buff.ly/m1EIVbP Join us at UKDC 2026: buff.ly/RvUTJXS #UKDC26 #Dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Alzheimer Scotland open student funding call buff.ly/gPQ7rKV #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🎉 Celebrate 20 Years of #UKDC2026 with us on 17th November! 🍽️ Two-course meal 🤝 Networking with colleagues and friends 🎶 Dancing with Dementia Disco 🕡 6:30pm-10pm 🎟️ Tickets: £36 inc. VAT Book now: buff.ly/rFGcrxR #DementiaCare #DementiaDisco #UKDC2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 MedicAlert encourage everyone living with dementia to create their online Herbert Protocol profile buff.ly/0GpnH1q #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The September/October 2026 Journal of Dementia Care is now out! 🔗 Read: buff.ly/WDVU2R1 📬 Subscribe: buff.ly/MhE1fgK #JDC #DementiaCommunity #JournalofDementiaCare
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🎟️ 1 week to go! Get your Early Bird Tickets! You have until 30 Sept to save on your UKDC 2026 ticket. Take a look at our programme and book your place today. 👉 buff.ly/pA4UKmQ 👉 buff.ly/YyqbsGb 📍 Doncaster | 17-18 Nov #UKDC2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Alzheimer’s Research UK launch ‘The First One’ campaign buff.ly/xQ0HNYt 👉 MSNAP Annual Forum to focus on Innovations in Memory Services buff.ly/tWrlyMJ #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Participants wanted for survey into delayed or difficult hospital discharges buff.ly/1Da05dQ - @healthwatchengland.bsky.social #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. We stand with everyone affected by dementia and remain committed to raising awareness and supporting families and carers. #WorldAlzheimersDay #WorldAlzMonth
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
📅 21 Sept, 2-3pm What does good dementia guidance look like? Join Care Quality Commission this World Alzheimer's Day to help shape new statutory dementia guidance. Last day to register! buff.ly/hnbZ1aH 💙 Please support our webinars: buff.ly/xKGZ6GE #DementiaCare #WorldAlzheimersDay
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📢 Free October Webinar Future Planning and Dementia: Plan for Tomorrow, Live for Today 🗓 5 October | ⏰ 2-3pm (UK) Learn about advance care planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney with Zoe Harris, Dani Ayre & Clare Fuller. 👉 Register: buff.ly/2Uc0Bly #DementiaCare
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Queen at Sea now in UK Cinemas buff.ly/YhXFyKv 👉 Alzheimer’s Society launch ‘A personal appeal – Mark’s story’ buff.ly/ntmWyRF #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Dementia Carers Count share film about carers experiences buff.ly/cQ2CD2o 👉Alzheimer’s Research UK announce details of funding schemes to support researchers buff.ly/YN1M0j5 #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📅 21 Sept, 2-3pm What does good dementia guidance look like? Join Care Quality Commission this World Alzheimer's Day to help shape new statutory dementia guidance. 🔗 buff.ly/hnbZ1aH 💙 Please help us by supporting our webinars: buff.ly/xKGZ6GE #DementiaCare #WorldAlzheimersDay
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 1 week to go until the Namaste Care International Conference! Join Namaste Care Int at BMA House, London, on 23 Sept for a day of learning, connection and practical insights into dementia and end-of-life care. 🎟️ Register: buff.ly/hIql1tl #NamasteCareInternational #DementiaCare #SocialCare
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 New blog by Jackie Barker Inspired by her parents' experiences of dementia, Jackie Barker explores how care home design can better support choice, connection, independence and a genuine sense of home. 🏠 Read here: buff.ly/rQeLuw9 #Dementia #DementiaCare #SocialCare #CareHomes
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Deadline approaching to submit evidence to the APPG on Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities buff.ly/HyCqSUN 👉Small Changes, Big Difference - Campaign on hearing loss in care homes launched buff.ly/KKW6Vj0 #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Alzheimer’s Research UK share new funding opportunities for researchers buff.ly/sb4aqAG 👉Alzheimer’s Society publish research on public awareness of dementia risk factors buff.ly/TXDGVJi #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎟️ Early Bird Deadline Extended! You now have until 30 September to save on your UK Dementia Congress 2026 ticket. Take a look at the newly released programme and book your place today. 👉 buff.ly/pA4UKmQ 👉 buff.ly/YyqbsGb 📍 Doncaster | 17-18 Nov #UKDC2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Everyone at Dementia Community is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Andy Burnham's father yesterday. We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Andy, his family and friends at this difficult time. 💛 buff.ly/17dlZjv #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📅 21 Sept, 2-3pm What does good dementia guidance look like? Join Care Quality Commission this World Alzheimer's Day to help shape new statutory dementia guidance. 🔗 buff.ly/hnbZ1aH 💙 Please help us by supporting our webinars: buff.ly/xKGZ6GE #DementiaCare #WorldAlzheimersDay
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Participants wanted for survey into primary progressive aphasia buff.ly/3P52b3o - @ucl.ac.uk 👉National Audit of Care at the End of Life publishes report referencing dementia buff.ly/cLm9JQc #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📢 Free October Webinar Future Planning and Dementia: Plan for Tomorrow, Live for Today 🗓 5 October | ⏰ 2-3pm (UK) Learn about advance care planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney with Zoe Harris, Dani Ayre & Clare Fuller. 👉 Register: buff.ly/2Uc0Bly #DementiaCare
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Report published on the role of technology to support brain health buff.ly/mnLkNt0 👉Play about young onset dementia touring this autumn buff.ly/wjgSS27 #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🎟️ More Time to Save on #UKDC2026 We've extended our Early Bird deadline to 30 September. Explore the newly released programme and secure your place at the UK's largest dementia-focused conference & exhibition. 👉 Tickets: buff.ly/pA4UKmQ 👉 Programme: buff.ly/YyqbsGb Doncaster | 17-18 Nov #UKDC26
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📢 UKDC 2026: Lived Experience Takes Centre Stage To mark the 20th Anniversary of the UK Dementia Congress, people living with dementia and family carers will be at the heart of the conversation, helping shape the future of dementia care. Read more 👇 🔗 buff.ly/ltYx3Ip #UKDC2026 #Dementia
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UKDC 20th Anniversary Conference: Lived Experience Takes Centre Stage – Dementia Community
UK Dementia Congress
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 @ucl.ac.uk Report published on hospital admissions for people with dementia buff.ly/DunrFSX 👉Workshop on dementia research coming to Manchester buff.ly/UZ2JMyT #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉 Scarf for Lewy coming to Scotland in 2027 buff.ly/RDR0e1W @lewybodysociety.bsky.social 👉 Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman publishes report into end of life care complaints buff.ly/Lxtz7U5 #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📅 21 Sept, 2-3pm What does good dementia guidance look like? Join Care Quality Commission this World Alzheimer's Day to help shape new statutory dementia guidance. 🔗 buff.ly/hnbZ1aH 💙 Please help us by supporting our webinars: buff.ly/xKGZ6GE #DementiaCare #WorldAlzheimersDay
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📢 Missed our webinar on shared care? Hear practical insights from TIDE's Shared Care programme on building better partnerships between dementia carers and care home staff. 🎥 Watch now: buff.ly/KkbhoWu ❤️ Donate: buff.ly/cWb80XC
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📣 The August Dementia Community newsletter is out now for members! Featuring: ✨ Another new book giveaway! ✨ Meet Jane Ward from our DC Board ✨Read our latest blog and much more! Not a member yet? Sign up today 👉 buff.ly/D72tRFS
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📢 New blog by Jackie Barker Inspired by her parents' experiences of dementia, Jackie Barker explores how care home design can better support choice, connection, independence and a genuine sense of home. 🏠 Read here: buff.ly/rQeLuw9 #Dementia #DementiaCare #SocialCare #CareHomes
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉Study shows benefits of ‘Musical Museum’ buff.ly/T1kLIEz 👉Report published on inequities in social care experiences buff.ly/jmaz90x #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉‘The Longest Wait to Leave’ highlights dual issue of corridor care and delayed discharges buff.ly/C0Chkbk 👉 Alzheimer’s Society publish data showing majority of adults in England want dementia to be a national healthcare priority buff.ly/ys38Nlp #news #dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🎟️ 4 Days Left! Grab your discounted ticket now for the 20th UK Dementia Congress! ✔️ 10% off for Individual Community Members ✔️ 30% off for Investor Members ✔️ Concessionary tickets are available ⏳ Ends 11 Sept 👉https://buff.ly/QoNv4ZC #UKDC2026 #Dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
📢 Last Chance to Register! 🪧 We talk about shared care... but do we really live it? 🗓 Monday 7 September 2026 ⏰ 2–3pm (UK time) For care providers and families, this session explores how to build genuine partnerships through practical examples and lived experience. 👉 buff.ly/tvg2F1r
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉Community of Practice and podcast episode focus on childhood dementia buff.ly/A3y7KYx 👉Alzheimer’s Research UK launch report on UK leadership in dementia research buff.ly/7mo2xdF
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🎟️ 1 week Left! Grab your discounted ticket now for the 20th UK Dementia Congress! ✔️ 10% off for Individual Community Members ✔️ 30% off for Investor Members ✔️ Concessionary tickets are available ⏳ Ends 11 Sept 👉https://buff.ly/QoNv4ZC #UKDC2026 #Dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 4 Days To Go! 🪧 We talk about shared care... but do we really live it? 🗓 Monday 7 September 2026 ⏰ 2–3pm (UK time) For care providers and families, this session explores how to build genuine partnerships through practical examples and lived experience. 👉 buff.ly/tvg2F1r #WorldAlzMonth
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