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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

12 March 2026: EMPOWER Network launched its policy brief, Reducing inequalities in dementia care for people needing greater support, at the House of Commons, hosted by Jim Dixon. The brief sets out five recommendations to address inequalities in dementia care.

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Join Rowcroft Hospice for the UK Dementia & Palliative Care Conference. Tuesday 24 March 2026 | Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre. Smart Early Bird tickets are on sale until 31 January. Book TODAY - this price is only available until 31 January 2026 - buytickets.at/rowcroft/187...

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Smart Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now – UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference 2026 – Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre

UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference 2026 – Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, Tue 24 Mar 2026 - UK Dementia & Palliative Care Conference 2026 We’re delighted to announce that the UK Dementia...

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Neil Chadborn @neilchadborn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Andy Bradshaw introduces EMPOWER network - supporting #dementia communities #UKDC2025 @empowerdementianet.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social

Man presenting project next to a screen showing a schematic of dementia care research network

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK, yet many people do not get the right end-of-life support. The PALLDEM-Homecare study, supported by the EMPOWER Dementia Network, is helping homecare workers provide better, person-centred care for people with dementia. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/hf7a6vnv

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Marie Curie Research Grants Scheme

The Marie Curie Research Grants Scheme aims to improve the end of life experience for people with any form of dementia, and for those who care for them.

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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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DETERMIND Research Study @determindstudy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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 · 26/06/2025

🕐 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...

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Small Research Project Funding | EMPOWER Dementia Network+

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🧠 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...

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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.

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🌟 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

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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 · 22/05/2025

🧠 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 · 22/05/2025

#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

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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!

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

#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 · 21/05/2025

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 · 20/05/2025

#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 · 19/05/2025

‘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! 👇👇👇 shorturl.at/Hi64W

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

#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

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‎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 · 19/05/2025

✨ 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

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EMPOWER Dementia Network + @empowerdementianet.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

🌟 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 · 24/04/2025

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 · 27/03/2025

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 · 22/04/2025

🧠 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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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

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...

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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 · 01/04/2025

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 · 06/03/2025

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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