Barbara Stephens

Our 'Ask an Admiral Nurse' webinar is on Tuesday, 28 January, 2025 at 2-3pm. Speaker: @viclyons, It will showcase @DementiaUK ’s work and the evolution of Admiral Nursing. Book For Free: buff.ly/4gJYNaX Our Webinar Schedule: buff.ly/3Bvsm13 #dementia

Our next webinar, Holidaying with #Dementia, is on 14 January, 2025 at 2-3pm. Speaker: @casargent1964 Attendees will gain strategies to create enjoyable getaways and embrace new experiences. Book For Free: buff.ly/49WhwOf Our Webinar Schedule: buff.ly/3Bvsm13

Dementia: The Musical features in ⁦@alzheimerssoc⁩ Dementia Together mag ⁦@Artful_Minds⁩ ⁦@Deepnessdement1⁩

@patrickjbutler @guardian @JoshHalliday @NAOorguk FFS stop talking to charities and start talking to us #Carers! Better still, organise a meeting between carers and the relevant Minister! I would LOVE to take part. The level of #CarersAllowance has ALWAYS been set too low, much lower than the benefits foster parents get.

My @guardian story w/@joshhalliday: 600 unpaid carers prosecuted and left with a criminal record, 262k in ruinous debt - official @NAOorguk audit shows the scale of the DWP failure on carer's allowance in the 5 years after it vowed to fix the benefit theguardian.com/society/2024/d…

Still currently more than 134,500 #unpaidcarers repaying overpayment debts of more than £251m, whilst CA unit focused on internal savings, cutting staff who did checks by 14% over past 2yrs despite previous NAO warnings Everything should be put on hold til Govt review is done!

If you're struggling with breathlessness, there are several different things you can do to help with that... Singing is one of them! blf.org.uk/support-for-yo…

This is a brilliant story! In 2018, music helped to bring about a 60% drop in the use of sedative drugs at this care home. playlistforlife.org.uk/playlists-redu…

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Creative Health launched on 26 Nov. Chaired by Dr Simon Opher, MP for Stroud & a longtime supporter of creative health. At its first meeting, the APPG elected Officers & set the agenda for the year ahead. ncch.org.uk/blog/all-party…

Tune in @ 11.15am tomorrow to hear my colleague @JessicaHiles16 share whats happening @MeetMacIntyre #Shropshire especially if you 💜 #Dance #learningdisability #autism @MacIntyreShrop1 @BBCShropshire @SafePlaceShrops @AnitaJT01 @bethyb1886 @HealthMacIntyre @MacIntyreDancer 💜

Rachael Litherland was interviewed by Dr Miranda Melcher about the book she co-wrote w/ @phillyhare: ‘People with Dementia at the Heart of Research - Co-Producing Research through The Dementia Enquirers Model'. Listen: newbooksnetwork.com/people-with-de… Read More: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/people-with-de…

Brand new resource - Creative Health Across the System: ICB, Hospitals, Public Health, and Combined Authorities. The short video explainer helps audiences to orientate themselves as to how creative health shows up in four key healthcare contexts! Watch youtu.be/7fHHiXsa8vo

Another thoughtful blog by @Dementiawho highlighting the #sensory issues & confusion that flashing lights & busy decorations can cause at this time of year with ideas of how to create a ‘Safe and Festive Christmas’ for our loved ones w #dementia dementiawho.com/10-tips-for-sa…

'What you really want to know about working with dementia', co-authored by @KarenDening1 @HildaHayo and @AmyPepper00, will be published on 19th December. Use the code DEMENTIA20 to receive a 20% discount when ordering on @JKPBooks: uk.jkp.com/products/what-…

The wonderful @PlaylistforLife has launched their festive campaign ‘Gift a playlist’. It encourages people to build personalised playlists this Christmas. A guide has been created with links to inspirational resources for compiling a playlist. Read more: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/playlist-for-l…

From our #WightProms founder @MCClubOfficial about our associated charity #IndependentArts Double your impact this Christmas before midday Tues 10th Dec by donating to support their mission on the #IsleofWight donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569… Thank you 🙏🏼

The @NHSEngland has launched a new stroke campaign, its first major update to ‘Act FAST’ since 2009. You can view the campaign film here: youtu.be/2p0rUIKkX50?si… Read more: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/new-stroke-cam…

@gloshospitals could someone contact me from the Ophthalmology Dept, I have left several messages, have tried to speak to the relevant consultant, or anyone, my calls have not been returned. My elderly uncle had a procedure 8 weeks ago, we have heard nothing since. Plse msg me.

Dementia Pathfinders will be at at the #DementiaCongress!💜 Join us at the 18th UK Dementia Congress on 26th-27th November in Coventry. Jatinder and Victoria will be there discussing our Asian colouring book (pictured). Get your tickets now! For tickets: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/events/uk-deme…

Are you joining us at this year's UK Dementia Congress? Join us on the 26-27 November 2024 at Coventry Building Society Arena Find out more and book your tickets here: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/events/uk-deme… #UKDC2024