Royal Voluntary Service helps to improve wellbeing of hospital patients with dementia in Cumbria

The Royal Voluntary Service is working with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) to develop volunteer-led services to improve the wellbeing of older patients with long term conditions such as dementia, during their stay in hospital.This integrated approach between UHMBT and RVS helps volunteers provide companionship and reassurance, relieve boredom, read, help […]

BBC to film new drama focusing on dementia care starring Sheridan Smith

The BBC is all set to film a 90 minute drama written by celebrated screenwriter Jimmy McGovern and Gillian Juckes, whose own life experiences provided the inspiration for the story. Care will tell the story of Jenny, a mother-of-two raising her girls alone after the departure of her husband Dave. Her one lifeline is Mary, her […]

Free activities planned for Dementia Action Week in the Cotswolds

Dementia Action Week Monday 21st May to Friday 25th May 2018 Various venues across the areaCotswold District Council has joined forces with the Alzheimer’s Society and several local organisations to organise the Cotswold Dementia Action Week from May 21-25.The public are invited to the following free events across the district which are designed to highlight […]

Alzheimer’s Society magazine is a great source of dementia support

This spring, the Alzheimer’s Society launched a new name for its bimonthly magazine – Dementia together. The magazine features a host of informative and inspiring true-life stories and is aimed at anyone and everyone affected by Alzheimer’s or the other many varied causes of dementia. Insert Image The Alzheimer’s Society explains….”We wanted a magazine name that makes clear […]

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