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We are an active research and education centre at the University of Worcester. Find us at www.worcester.ac.uk/dementia or email dementia@worc.ac.uk

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image showing the Dementia Community logo and the text ‘Personal care and dementia – support for family carers, Monday 27th April 2026, 2-3pm

image showing the Dementia Community logo and the text ‘Personal care and dementia – support for family carers, Monday 27th April 2026, 2-3pm

Looking forward to presenting at the Dementia Community webinar in April. Book your ticket here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/personal-c... @dementiacommunity.bsky.social

06.03.2026 15:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing wavy lines in different shades of blue with the text ‘New blog alert, The slow burn’ and a QR code to take you to the blog site

image showing wavy lines in different shades of blue with the text ‘New blog alert, The slow burn’ and a QR code to take you to the blog site

In this week’s #ADSBlog we’re shining the light on some of our ‘slow burn’ resources that might otherwise be overlooked. Find out more here adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/t...

06.03.2026 13:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hennell award - University Of Worcester

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...

06.03.2026 10:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image showing a close up of the CHARM Framework Manual front cover, purely for decorative purposes

Image showing a close up of the CHARM Framework Manual front cover, purely for decorative purposes

Have you have used the CHARM Framework Manual? Please take a few minutes to provide some feedback in a short survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ucw/charm-.... #CHARMStudy You can find the manual itself here adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/charm/charm-...

05.03.2026 14:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image showing the cover of the booklet with a QR code to take you to it

Image showing the cover of the booklet with a QR code to take you to it

Are you an unpaid family carer who supports someone living with dementia with their personal care? Do you need advice around legal and financial issues in relation to this? You can access our free booklet here: caringhelp.on.worc.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

05.03.2026 10:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📢 Join our Special Interest Group: Dementia in Prisons

Dementia Community, with Meeting Centres Scotland and Age UK Salford & Trafford, invite colleagues in GP, Psychiatry and criminal justice law to join our SIG.

Register your interest (QR on graphic): buff.ly/9IG81B4

05.03.2026 08:01 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
image showing the front cover or a booklet for family carers called ‘We’re all in this together! What do I need to know about Meeting Centres? A guide and top tips for family members and informal carers

image showing the front cover or a booklet for family carers called ‘We’re all in this together! What do I need to know about Meeting Centres? A guide and top tips for family members and informal carers

If you’ve heard of Meeting Centres but aren’t quite sure what they are or if they’re for you, have a look at this short video youtu.be/5zQmQW2T3lU

04.03.2026 15:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing a photo of the booklets, the infographic, and a still from one of the films, together with a QR code to take you to the web page

image showing a photo of the booklets, the infographic, and a still from one of the films, together with a QR code to take you to the web page

If you’re interested in ‘Supporting People Living with Dementia in Extra Care Housing’ have a look at our web page to find booklets, films and an infographic adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/demech/

04.03.2026 10:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing the range of videos available including ‘starting an assessment’ and ‘exporting an assessment’

image showing the range of videos available including ‘starting an assessment’ and ‘exporting an assessment’

Not sure how to use our environmental assessment tools App? Check out the handy ‘how to’ videos www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

03.03.2026 14:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
flyer for the online open evening event with the key info being 12th March 4-6pm, email catrin.jones@worc.ac.uk to book a slot to talk with Course Lead Catrin Jones

flyer for the online open evening event with the key info being 12th March 4-6pm, email catrin.jones@worc.ac.uk to book a slot to talk with Course Lead Catrin Jones

Interested in our Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies but have a few questions? Join Course Lead Catrin Jones on 12th March 4-6pm for an online open evening. Contact Catrin via catrin.jones@worc.ac.uk to book a slot.

03.03.2026 10:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image showing the three booklets from the Get Real project, with the logo visible on all three

Image showing the three booklets from the Get Real project, with the logo visible on all three

Get health and care professionals engaged in the sustainability of Meeting Centres using this booklet of findings from our Get Real project #GetRealStudy eprints.worc.ac.uk/13027/1/Get%...

02.03.2026 13:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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image showing an excerpt from a recent newsletter

Keep up to date with our newsletters and key information by joining our ADS mailing list www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

02.03.2026 10:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing the course flyer with a recommendation to contact dementia@worc.ac.uk for more information

image showing the course flyer with a recommendation to contact dementia@worc.ac.uk for more information

Work in a care home and want to know how to better support people with advanced dementia and at end of life? Take a look at our Namaste Care online course starting in March to find out how it could help adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... Contact us dementia@worc.ac.uk

27.02.2026 15:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing a signpost with lots of coloured arrows pointing in different directions, with the text ‘New blog alert, Multitasking’ and a QR code to take you to the blogsite

image showing a signpost with lots of coloured arrows pointing in different directions, with the text ‘New blog alert, Multitasking’ and a QR code to take you to the blogsite

Find out why multitasking is an important skill here at ADS in our latest #ADSBlog adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/m...

27.02.2026 13:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing the front covers of the assessment tools spread out, with the icon for the App version in one corner

image showing the front covers of the assessment tools spread out, with the icon for the App version in one corner

Have you used any of our dementia-friendly environmental assessment tools or App? Please let us know about any changes you’ve made as a result of carrying out an assessment in a short survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ucw/ref-at

27.02.2026 10:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
decorative image showing the front covers of the three DemECH booklets

decorative image showing the front covers of the three DemECH booklets

Help adult social care commissioners and professionals understand more about Extra Care Housing for people with dementia. Take a look at this #DemECH booklet eprints.worc.ac.uk/13311/1/Book...

26.02.2026 14:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📢 Two Days Left to Nominate for the UK Dementia Awards 2026!

If you would like to nominate, the deadline to recieve your nomination is 27th February 2026 at 5pm!

Don't delay! Nominate today!

Find full details and how to nominate here 👉 buff.ly/cSGHfFo

#UKDA

25.02.2026 12:03 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Image showing lots of colourful heads connected by lines to form a network, with the words ‘Thank you!’ and a QR code to take you to the website

Thank you to the collaborators and partners who were involved in the Crossing the Line study and helped to develop and disseminate the resources. caringhelp.on.worc.ac.uk

25.02.2026 15:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing an excerpt from a recent newsletter

image showing an excerpt from a recent newsletter

Make sure you don’t miss out on Meeting Centre newsletters or key information – join the Meeting Centre mailing list www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

25.02.2026 10:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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24.02.2026 19:05 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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🌟Don't Miss Our Next Webinar! 🌟

🪧 Supporting Children and Young People Affected by Dementia
🗓 Tue 10 March 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm (UK) | 💷 Free

Presented by Hannah Gardner, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People.

👉 Register: buff.ly/SFSv9e5

25.02.2026 08:01 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Image showing the three booklets from the Get Real project fanned out, with the one for people who attend Meeting Centres on the top

Image showing the three booklets from the Get Real project fanned out, with the one for people who attend Meeting Centres on the top

Share the findings from our Get Real project with people who attend Meeting Centres using this handy booklet #GetRealStudy eprints.worc.ac.uk/13057/3/Get%...

24.02.2026 15:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing the course flyer with a recommendation to contact dementia@worc.ac.uk for more information

image showing the course flyer with a recommendation to contact dementia@worc.ac.uk for more information

Book now to join our Namaste Care online course in March-May, and learn how to better support people with advanced dementia and at end of life. adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... Contact us dementia@worc.ac.uk

24.02.2026 11:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing the App icon, which is a stylised eye with a tick instead of a pupil

image showing the App icon, which is a stylised eye with a tick instead of a pupil

Want to assess your environment but you’re not keen on Apps? No problem, ‘paper’ copies of the environmental assessment tools can still be downloaded www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

23.02.2026 13:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
flyer for the online open evening event with the key info being 12th March 4-6pm, email catrin.jones@worc.ac.uk to book a slot to talk with Course Lead Catrin Jones

flyer for the online open evening event with the key info being 12th March 4-6pm, email catrin.jones@worc.ac.uk to book a slot to talk with Course Lead Catrin Jones

Interested in our Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies but have a few questions? Join Course Lead Catrin Jones on 12th March 4-6pm for an online open evening. Contact Catrin via catrin.jones@worc.ac.uk to book a slot.

23.02.2026 12:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Research Conference 2026 Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference will take place the week commencing Monday 23 February 2026.

Looking forward to the Marie Curie ‘Research into Practice’ conference next week where we’ll have a spotlight session on Namaste Care. www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...

20.02.2026 15:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image with a green and white abstract background with the text ‘New blog alert, Life story in dementia’ and a QR code to take you to the blogsite

image with a green and white abstract background with the text ‘New blog alert, Life story in dementia’ and a QR code to take you to the blogsite

As the working week comes to an end, find out why Mondays aren’t always something to dread in our latest #ADSBlog adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/l...

20.02.2026 13:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
decorative image showing a stack of our ‘Making Your Garden Dementia-Friendly’ booklets

decorative image showing a stack of our ‘Making Your Garden Dementia-Friendly’ booklets

Want to make the most of your garden or outside space but are worried it’s not dementia friendly? Our free booklet has hints, tips and a handy checklist to help you get it sorted. www.worcester.ac.uk/documents/Ma...

20.02.2026 11:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
image showing a drawing of a woman cleaning her teeth, supported by her daughter, and a QR code to take you to the website

image showing a drawing of a woman cleaning her teeth, supported by her daughter, and a QR code to take you to the website

Do you need some advice around supporting someone living with dementia with brushing their teeth and caring for dentures? Follow this link: caringhelp.on.worc.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

19.02.2026 14:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image showing a close up of the CHARM Framework Manual front cover, purely for decorative purposes

Image showing a close up of the CHARM Framework Manual front cover, purely for decorative purposes

If you work in a care home and want to conduct research but don’t know where to start, take a look at our CHARM Framework Manual adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/charm/charm-... Lots of advice taking you step-by-step through the research process.

19.02.2026 10:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0