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Innovations in Dementia

@innov-dementia.bsky.social
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UK community interest company working hand-in-hand with people with dementia. Inspiring different conversations about dementia. Damian (York), Steve and Rachael (Exeter). For more about us visit www.myid.org.uk

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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 12h
Please help us to get this survey to the right people. We want to improve NHS digital tools for people with #dementia and other #neurological conditions
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 12h
Have you come across @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social yet? Do give them a follow for research and ideas around dementia prevention and living well with #dementia
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 12h
Do join us at our upcoming webinar talking about #dementia peer support with the wonderful Dory 👇
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Are you a Forensic or Health Psychologist looking to help shape the future of psychological practice? We're seeking representatives from both disciplines to join our Practice Board. Help shape the future of psychological practice. 🗓️ Apply by 1 Sept 26: www.bps.org.uk/are-you-fore...
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📢 Latest News! 👉Study into ‘Good Life with Dementia’ looking for participants in Sheffield, Bristol and Manchester buff.ly/Hwdja3y
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Sarah Tilsed @sarahtilsed.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
NHS to overhaul patient communications and end ‘farce’ of invitations arriving after appointment. Patients are to receive at least 3 weeks’ notice from the #NHS for all new planned medical appointments, under new plans. www.england.nhs.uk/2026/07/nhs-...
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NHS England » NHS to overhaul patient communications and end ‘farce’ of invitations arriving after appointment
NHS England » NHS to overhaul patient communications and end ‘farce’ of invitations arriving after appointment
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
we've been blogging we've been gathering evidence of what we know works. there's a taking part opportunity in here too www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/2026/06/a-go...
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Building the Evidence | Innovations in Dementia
Learning led BY people with dementia FOR people with dementia – building the evidence. Here at Innovations in Dementia towers (well, our various sheds and home office spaces) we have known for a long ...
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Please circulate to people with lived experience of #dementia in or near #Manchester Join the #BRIDGES dementia network at the Dementia Design Lab - to help design #technology to make life better 22nd and 23rd June
Flyer for a dementia design lab on 22nd and 23rd June. Includes QR code for registration
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📢 Join us for our next free webinar! 🪧 Creative Dementia: ‘Arts gave me a voice’ 🗓 Monday 22 June 2026 ⏰ 2–3pm (UK time) 💷 Free to attend 👉 Register here: buff.ly/raURWTg 💙 Support us: buff.ly/xKGZ6GE #dementia
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scie.org.uk @scie.org.uk · 08/06/2026
SCIE has today unveiled the full Co-production Week programme. Taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026, this year's theme is ‘Care equity: who gets care?’ To find out more, please see: www.scie.org.uk/news/detail/...
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SCIE Co-production Week 2026: Who gets care? – Programme revealed- SCIE
Not everyone gets equal care. SCIE unveils its Co-production Week programme — five sessions tackling who gets care and why, 29 June–3 July.
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Please circulate to people with lived experience of #dementia in or near #Manchester Join the #BRIDGES dementia network at the Dementia Design Lab - to help design #technology to make life better 22nd and 23rd June
Flyer for a dementia design lab on 22nd and 23rd June. Includes QR code for registration
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Looking forward to running this webinar for #BRIDGES #dementia network. People with dementia & carers educating researchers about the ways that they want to be involved in dementia research bridgesfordementia.org/event/good-p...
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Association for Dementia Studies @dementiastudies.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We’re writing a book chapter around the experiences of people living with dementia with personal care and need your help. If you’re living with dementia please consider sharing your thoughts in a short online survey via the following link app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ucw/person...
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Association for Dementia Studies @dementiastudies.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Thinking of studying with us on our Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies in September? www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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Association for Dementia Studies @dementiastudies.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
If you’ve made any changes to your environment after using one of our dementia-friendly environmental assessment tools, please let us know about them in a short survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ucw/ref-at
image showing the front covers of the assessment tools spread out, with the icon for the App version in one corner
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 30/04/2026
Did you know that fraud is now the UK's most common crime? Take Five Week is an opportunity to learn how to spot the warning signs of fraud. Libraries, as trusted purveyors of high-quality information, are crucial to this awareness. www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/about/about-...
A graphic for the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign asking people to 'think like a detective'.
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today is Power of Attorney Day! Hear from Carers UK Chief Executive Helen Walker about why we launched the campaign and how you can get involved. #powerofattorneyday
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Give @paul-husband.bsky.social a follow for great photos
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Association for Dementia Studies @dementiastudies.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
If you’re studying on one of our #PGCert modules don’t forget that you are eligible for the Hennell Award so take a look www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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Hennell award - University Of Worcester
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
@scldnews.bsky.social @autismallianceuk.bsky.social @qmuldementia.bsky.social @innov-dementia.bsky.social @strathcarron.bsky.social @stevehardyldn.bsky.social @basaphasia.bsky.social @socialenterprise.scot @lingeborgsophie.bsky.social @qmuldementia.bsky.social Be grateful for any reshares Thanks
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
we have a new taking part opportunity posted - a chance to support the work of Dementia UK www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...
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a chance to Join an advisory group for a Dementia UK project about Admiral Nursing (specialist dementia nursing) - DEEP
Phil Joddrell is a Research Fellow in the Research and Publications team at the national charity Dementia UK. His team works with people living with dementia, health and social care professionals, and...
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social @georgerook.bsky.social @imcmillan.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @kateswaffer.bsky.social @markwilberforce.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @exeter.ac.uk @claudiacooper.bsky.social @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Damian Murphy @elhijodevera.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Another #agoodlifewithdementia course concludes this week. Designed and delivered BY people with dementia FOR people with dementia in the rural coastal community of Withernsea . So many champagne moments as ever. Now leading to a new DEEP group shaping local services @innov-dementia.bsky.social
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Two live #DementiaResearcher Showcases today 12pm BST Dr Angela Carter on creative participatory research in advanced dementia 8pm BST Dr Daniel Ruiz Gabarre on vascular dementia pathways and sex differences Join us live - communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
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Rachael Litherland @rachaellitherland.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Doing a bit of “work” at the Mill on the Exe. #Exeter She’s been told she can’t go on the furniture so doesn’t know what to do with herself #dogsky
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
🎉 Super Early Bird tickets now available for The 20th UK Dementia Congress! 📅 17–18 Nov 2026 | 📍 Doncaster Racecourse Limited tickets - don’t miss out! buff.ly/65f8DiE 2-day tickets only + 10% off for Community Members ⏳ Offer Ends 30 April #UKDC2026 #Dementia
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The March/April Journal of Dementia Care is now out! 🔗 Read: buff.ly/n0UDeur 📬 Subscribe: buff.ly/MhE1fgK #JDC #DementiaCommunity #JournalofDementiaCare
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🌟 Join us for our next free webinar 🌟 🪧 10 reasons to embrace gardening, your secret weapon in living with dementia 🗓 Monday 13 April 2026 ⏰ 2–3pm (UK time) 💷 Free to attend 👉 Register here: buff.ly/vzpWJVm 💙 Support us: buff.ly/1jdos7T #Dementia #gardening #health
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Intergenerational Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us - awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Creative Arts and Culture in Dementia Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us - awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the End of Life Care Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us - awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Promoting Health and Wellbeing Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us - awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Leadership Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us at the awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Independent Small Provider Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us - awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Technology & AI in Dementia Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us to celebrate - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Environmental Design Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us at the awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Dementia Research Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us at the awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Home-Care Service Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us at the awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Respite and Carer Support Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us at the awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Young Onset Dementia Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us - awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏆 UK Dementia Awards 2026 Finalists Announced! We are excited to reveal the finalists for the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Dementia Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026 🎉 Congratulations to all of the finalists! 📅 Join us - awards ceremony - 30 April: buff.ly/exkef9s #UKDA2026
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Association for Dementia Studies @dementiastudies.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
If you’re studying on one of our #PGCert modules don’t forget that you are eligible for the Hennell Award so take a look www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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Hennell award - University Of Worcester
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Rachael Litherland @rachaellitherland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Getting ready for our next team meeting! #Buckfast @steveemilton.bsky.social @elhijodevera.bsky.social
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Great question posed by @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social on behalf of @swanseauni.bsky.social "How is #dementia shown in film and TV and does it shape how we think about it?" Give your views 👇
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Our @steveemilton.bsky.social was delighted to host a panel of 7 people with #dementia at @rowcrofthospice.bsky.social annual dementia and palliative care conference. They discussed challenges and opportunities of living one's "best life with dementia'. And received the best conference gift!
Bottle of Buckfast Tonic Wine.
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Take 10 mins to see connections growing between people from #LGBTQIA+ communities & @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social We are delighted to be part of this work and looking forward to building on this event. You might catch our @rachaellitherland.bsky.social who was compering the day, in this great film
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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
June and Brian were with us in the very early days of Innovations in Dementia. A wonderful award in memory 👇
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