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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Great to spend the morning with Dr Maggie Ellis MBE sharing #adaptiveinteractions with #BoltonDementiaSupport and #Bolton friends interested in how we can ensure people with advanced #dementia can connect to those around them. #connections #family #caregivers #greatermanchester

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Live in #GreaterManchester, #Lancashire or #NELondon? Does #dementia impact on you and your family or maybe a friend? Check out our research- #free #communication course for caregivers, helping you understand how dementia impacts on communication. More information - empowered-conversations.co.uk

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If you missed Claire and Kay on ITV News, here's their story! A #preventative approach where we offer earlier support for families affected by #dementia to support them to stay #well, stay #connected and stay #together for longer #saves #money, #avoids #crisis and keeps the whole #family well.

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Many of our courses, groups and counselling sessions are delivered online. You don't need a computer, laptop or a tablet! You just need a smart phone, some decent wifi and a bit of quiet space. Laura share's her experience of using her phone to join our courses and groups. #dementia #family #GM

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

What a pleasure to chat with Natalie from #TheDementiaDialogues. We support family carers to stay well, stay connected and stay together for longer. For more information - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk To listen to the full episode - open.spotify.com/episode/7BMt...

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We have our new look leaflets out for printing. Thanks to our Carers Voice group for support with the design. It was our first chance to use the image library from #agewithoutlimits, offering a fantastic mix of positive photos of real people. www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-library

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Empowered Conversations supports families affected by dementia to stay connected. Emma talks about how the course helps. Live or support somebody with #dementia in #GM, #Lancs & #NorthEastLondon - you might be eligible. NE London -Zack.Wootten@nelft.nhs.uk Lancs & GM -EmpoweredRCT@gmmh.nhs.uk

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Empowered Conversations #Research #Trial is live! This is currently available for people living in or supporting people with #dementia living at home in #GreaterManchester. For more information - empowered-conversations.co.uk/5-research/ #DAW2026 #family #caregivers #communication

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Excited to share that the national RCT for Empowered Conversations has just started. All details below, Greater Manchester has opened first so we are looking for #family #carers of people with #dementia still living at home. Please share out with those who would benefit.

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Empowered Carers offer one to one dementia focused therapeutic support for family caregivers. Based on #NYUCI, we support families to live as well as they can with a dementia. Keeping people well in their caregiving role and families together for longer. #UKDA #dementia #greatermanchester

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Prevention sits at the core of our work, while we can do nothing to halt the progression of #dementia, we can support #family #caregivers in #greatermanchester to stay well within their caring role, enabling families to stay together at home for longer, avoiding carer breakdown and associated costs.

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We've been delivering Empowered Conversations at Salford Royal for a few years. The #course offers attendees a space to pause and think about #communication, get #curious around how #dementia impacts on a person's ability to communicate and then try out some new ways to #connect. Great feedback!

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Zita describing how Empowered Carers helps her. We offer #family #caregivers one to one #dementia focused therapeutic support. Sessions help caregivers to plan and prepare for the changes that come with a dementia diagnosis, keeping carers well and families together in #GreaterManchester.

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Empowered Conversations have been working across #GreaterManchester for 10 years offering #family #carers of people with dementia - #dementia focused #communication courses and one to one #therapeutic sessions. Emma will tell you how this supports her, her mum and her daughter.

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

When you get asked back to deliver the same course, you know you are doing something right. "Everything about the course was helpful, and I can take what I've learned and use it with everyone I come into contact with". empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/ #boltoncares #dementia #communication

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We delivered an Empowered Conversations course to Salford Royal team members, it offers a chance to #pause, #reflect and get #curious around how #dementia impacts on #communication. @ageuksandt.bsky.social deliver Empowered Conversations for family affected by #dementia and for professionals.

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

This is happening on Friday! It will be a great opportunity to come together, have fun, eat scones, find out what dementia support is available and learn more about what happens at Salford University. Will we see you there? Emma

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Proud to be supporting this fantastic event for #worldalzheimersmonth with @salforduni.bsky.social, Goofus Theatre, @ageuksandt.bsky.social and a range of fantastic dementia organisations and groups from #GreaterManchester.

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Anne-Marie shares her Empowered experience. With funding support, the team provide #GreaterManchester #families affected by #dementia with #communication #courses and #therapeutic support. Empowered Conversations is a project of #AgeUKSalfordandTrafford. Info - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Empowered Conversations course with staff & students at #Salford Royal. It offers a reflective space to explore #dementia and #communication. For more information: empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/ @emmavardy2.bsky.social @lindseydarley1.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

We offer communication courses for people who want to change, to get curious and create conversations that people with dementia can join in with. Our next family courses for people living in Greater Manchester - www.empowered-conversations.co.uk

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

It's #NationalCarersWeek! Listen to Anne-Marie describe the support provided for family caregivers of people with dementia in Greater Manchester. Helping carers to stay well makes sense for families, communities, economies and society. Can we move the conversation over to prevention?

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We deliver communication courses for professionals supporting people living with dementia. I could bang on about outcomes or what the course will offer you, or I could just share this quote from somebody who has just finished the course! For more information - empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

To recognise #DementiaActionWeek2025 #DAW2025 I'm sharing this quote from a care worker who completed the Empowered Conversations : Professional course in April. #communication #training #greatermanchester #connection #dementia

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Last week we supported Kook Ensemble and The Lowry to host a wonderful, seaside themed afternoon of #connection, cake and cahoots. The amazing Kook Ensemble shared a flavour of their breathtaking show, #SAND. #creativity #dementia #movement #fun #play

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Do you need an injection of creativity into your week? There are still a few places available to join Mary and others to get playful around creating communication where everyone is supported. Interested? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1338539019... #free #creative #conversation #dementia

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Interested to find out how #AI has been used to process #carersassessments freeing up #SocialWorker #keyworkers time to focus on in-depth support for #carers? emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat... @dementiacommunity.bsky.social @dpcic.bsky.social @socialworkengland.bsky.social

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Building on our theme of play, I'll be chatting with Chloe & Mike from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social to find out more about their research on #playwork within #carehomes. Interested to find out more? emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat... #dementia #webinar #play #creativity #connections

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Have you come across #BrickBasedBrains? In this short Kitty explains what it is and shares a brilliant rap! Play is an amazing in the moment way of #connecting with anybody, especially people with #dementia! creativeconfidencecic.co.uk

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Donna recently completed the Empowered Conversations : Professional course funded by GM Social Care Hub. To read the full story visit our website - empowered-conversations.co.uk/news/ #connections #dementia #socialcare #gm #uk

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Mary & Maxine invite those who want to relate to a #dementia diagnosis as a starting point for #creativity, intimacy, compassion and yes, #JOY to join the conversation. emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in.../register @gailgreg.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I love play! I love to be silly! I'm excited that our next webinars will be exploring #play, in different ways, but within a #dementia context. emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat... emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat... #free #webinar #dementia

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We have a couple of Empowered Conversations : Professionals left providing #free #dementia #communication courses for registered staff members working in Social Care in Greater Manchester: * Wed 26 March, 2, 9 April, 2 – 3.30 * Tue 15, 22, 29 April – 2 – 3.30 Email - joey.hetherington@nhs.net

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Brick Based Brains - say it fast if you can! I'll be in conversation with the wonderful Kitty Short in a couple of weeks finding out all about her work. Want to join us? emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat... #webinar #free #dementia #creative #wellbeing

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

What happens when our favourite drink suddenly tastes terrible,or a lovely meal out smells so bad we can't eat it? Find out why it happens, the impact of this and some work arounds that might help. #dementia #senses #smell #taste #loss #webinar #free emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat...

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I had the pleasure to watch/take part in #Barbara, an intimate & immersive gathering. Barbara and Bernard provide songs, discussions, generating laughter and tears as they explore #dementia with love and understanding. Next performance - www.manchestersfinest.com/events/barba...

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Have you heard about #MyFolks? It's a brilliant new approach for #caregivers supporting a family member from a distance. Join us next week to find out more! To register: emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat... #dementia #webinar #support #home

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Our 8th Empowered Conversations : Professionals course with the team at the Bevan Unit, Salford Royal Hospital. Key learning: Take a breath, slow down, patience, #pause, build a #connection, #invite people living with #dementia into a #conversation. empowered-conversations.co.uk/at-work/

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Very excited to be In Conversation with ... Louise Thompson in a few weeks time. Louise will be sharing the work of #Myfolks and the story behind its creation. Want to join us? emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat... #free #webinar #dementia #UK #family #caregivers

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

#DashaKiper final thoughts from 'Travellers to Unimaginable Lands'. 'Striving to understand a mind, see it in context, reckon with its contradictions and simply let that #mind know it is worth knowing' - so powerful. #curiouitys #acceptance #connection #relationships #dementia

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Rik recently completed Moving Beyond Words, it's a #course for family #caregivers supporting people living with advanced #dementia. The 5 wk course provides a space to consider how we stay connected when words become less relevant. Read full story - empowered-conversations.co.uk/its-made-lif...

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Kicking off 'In Conversation with...' the wonderful Jenny Harris. Jenny is challenging #dementia #stigma and has taken to the road to share her photographs capturing her mum's relationship with dementia. Free to join us? emmasmith561.clickmeeting.com/in-conversat... #webinar #free

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Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Moving Beyond Words is a 5 week course for family #caregivers of people living with #dementia. The course is funded by the lottery so free for #families living in Greater Manchester. #courses #communication #dementia #greatermanchester

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